DMC 892 Medium Carnation
DMC 892 Medium Carnation is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FF798C and RGB 255, 121, 140. The closest substitute is DMC 3705 Dark Melon.
Color values
| DMC code | 892 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Carnation |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FF798C |
| RGB | 255, 121, 140 |
| HSL | 351°, 100%, 74% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3705 Dark Melon | View color | Very close |
| 603 Cranberry | View color | Very close |
| 899 Medium Rose | View color | Very close |
| 21 Light Alizarin | View color | Close |
| 3328 Dark Salmon | View color | Similar |
| 893 Light Carnation | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 892 in patterns
Medium Carnation sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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