Petal D Initial
Includes DMC 893 in its default stitch grid.
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Carnation Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 893
- Name
- Carnation Light
- Hex
- #FC90A2
- RGB (0-255)
- 252, 144, 162
- CIELAB (D65)
- 71.73, 42.62, 8.57
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 893
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3833 Raspberry Light | #EA8699 | 3.75 |
| 3733 Dusty Rose | #E8879B | 4.02 |
| 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light | #FF8CAE | 4.18 |
| 3705 Melon Dark | #FF7992 | 4.87 |
| 892 Carnation Medium | #FF798C | 5.33 |
Free patterns using DMC 893
Garden K Initial
Includes DMC 893 in its default stitch grid.
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Cherry Blossom Branch
Includes DMC 893 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Carnation Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.