Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light
Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light (#f3d3c5) is a very light, muted cream. The closest DMC thread is DMC 950 Desert Sand Light, very close at ΔE 2.0; in Madeira, use Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.5, very close).
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Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light
#f3d3c5 · RGB 243, 211, 197
Closest to Anchor 892 in other brands
- DMC 950 Desert Sand Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Perler Peach ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 6.4 similar
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 6.4 similar
Anchor 892 color values
| Code | 892 |
|---|---|
| Name | Rose Wine Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f3d3c5 |
| RGB | 243, 211, 197 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.8, a* 9.0, b* 11.0 |
| HSL | 18°, 66 %, 86 % |
| Color family | Cream and ecru, 8 of 10 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 950 Desert Sand Light, ΔE 2.0 |
Anchor 892 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 892: the best is DMC 950 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 950 | Desert Sand Light | 2.0 | very close |
| DMC | 353 | Peach | 3.2 | close |
| DMC | 225 | Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | 3.3 | close |
| Madeira | 306 | Coral Ultra Very Light | 2.5 | very close |
| Madeira | 305 | Coral Very Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 2308 | Flesh Light | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 7.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S67 | Vanilla | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 8.5 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 892
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 892; the nearest, Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | #f7cec4 | 3.8 | slightly more saturated |
| 1011 | Flesh Very Light | #f8dcc6 | 4.7 | a little lighter |
| 271 | Soft Carnation | #fde2dd | 5.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 778 | Flesh Light | #eec6ab | 5.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 933 | Fawn Very Light | #f0cfb3 | 5.8 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1009 | Copper Very Light | #f7dcc2 | 6.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 880 | Copper Light | #e2c0a5 | 7.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | #eabaa4 | 7.1 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 892: lighter and darker cream steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Anchor cream and ecru family, L* from 92 to 85.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 386 | Citrus Very Light | 92.0 |
| 3 lighter | 1011 | Flesh Very Light | 89.5 |
| 2 lighter | 1009 | Copper Very Light | 89.3 |
| 1 lighter | 387 | Ecru | 87.9 |
| this color | 892 | Rose Wine Light | 86.8 |
| 1 darker | 933 | Fawn Very Light | 85.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 892
One strand each of Anchor 271 and Anchor 778 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1026, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 892 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 271 Soft Carnation + 1 × Anchor 778 Flesh Light | #f6d5c6 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 271 Soft Carnation + 1 × Anchor 880 Copper Light | #f0d2c4 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light + 1 × Anchor 1011 Flesh Very Light | #f8d5c5 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 892
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f3d3c5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 14.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 310 | Topaz Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 892
DMC 950 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 892. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 892 is number 8 of 10 in the Anchor cream and ecru family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 387 Ecru and down to Anchor 933 Fawn Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 892 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peach (ΔE 6.7), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 6.8) and Artkal S S67 Vanilla (ΔE 6.4); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 892?
DMC 950 Desert Sand Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light (ΔE 2.0, very close). Runners-up: DMC 353 (ΔE 3.2) and DMC 225 (ΔE 3.3).
What color is Anchor 892?
Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light is a very light, muted cream in the cream and ecru family: hex #f3d3c5, RGB 243, 211, 197, L* 86.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 892?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, DMC 950 (ΔE 2.0) or Madeira 306 (ΔE 2.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 271 and Anchor 778 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Anchor 892 in Perler beads?
Perler Peach (#e9bfb9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 6.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 892?
Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light at ΔE 2.5 (very close), then Madeira 305 at ΔE 3.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 3.8
- Anchor 271 Soft Carnation ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 933 Fawn Very Light ΔE 5.8
Anchor 892 in other brands
- DMC 950 Desert Sand Light ΔE 2.0
- Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.5
- Perler Peach ΔE 6.7
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 6.4
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 6.4