Anchor 893 Rose Wine
Anchor 893 Rose Wine is a light, soft beige with the screen hex #eeb3a7. The closest DMC thread is DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.2; in Madeira, use Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light (ΔE 3.2, close).
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Anchor 893 Rose Wine
#eeb3a7 · RGB 238, 179, 167
Closest to Anchor 893 in other brands
- DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light ΔE 2.2 very close
- Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Peach ΔE 4.9 close
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 3.8 close
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 3.6 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 3.4 close
Anchor 893 color values
| Code | 893 |
|---|---|
| Name | Rose Wine |
| Hex (screen) | #eeb3a7 |
| RGB | 238, 179, 167 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 78.0, a* 19.8, b* 14.5 |
| HSL | 10°, 68 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 14 of 23 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 78.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light, ΔE 2.2 |
Anchor 893 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 893: the best is DMC 224 at ΔE 2.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | 2.2 | very close |
| DMC | 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | 2.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2605 | Peach Very Light | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2313 | Peach Flesh | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 6.4 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 3.8 | close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 5.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 3.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 3.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 11.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 893
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 893; the nearest, Anchor 1021 Peony Light, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1021 | Peony Light | #e9aba5 | 3.1 | a little darker |
| 1020 | Peony Very Light | #f1beb6 | 3.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 6 | Salmon Very Light | #fbbba7 | 3.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 968 | Wineberry Light | #e5acaa | 4.3 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 8 | Salmon Light | #f8a597 | 5.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 868 | Flesh Medium | #eaa68e | 5.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | #eabaa4 | 5.5 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1012 | Chicory Light | #f5c0a6 | 6.6 | a little lighter |
Shading Anchor 893: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor beige and tan family, L* from 86 to 70.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | 86.0 |
| 3 lighter | 1012 | Chicory Light | 81.8 |
| 2 lighter | 6 | Salmon Very Light | 81.2 |
| 1 lighter | 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | 79.2 |
| this color | 893 | Rose Wine | 78.0 |
| 1 darker | 388 | Ecru Medium | 74.1 |
| 2 darker | 376 | Fawn Light | 73.9 |
| 3 darker | 831 | Sierra Light | 72.3 |
| 4 darker | 1080 | Mocha Beige Light | 70.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 893
One strand each of Anchor 24 and Anchor 880 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1021, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 893 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 24 Carnation Very Light + 1 × Anchor 880 Copper Light | #eeb4a8 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light + 1 × Anchor 968 Wineberry Light | #f0b4a9 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 1021 Peony Light + 1 × Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light | #f2b3a6 | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 893
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #eeb3a7; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 11.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 893
DMC 224 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 893. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.2 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 893 is number 14 of 23 in the Anchor beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 4146 Sportsman Flesh and down to Anchor 388 Ecru Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 893 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.6:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peach (ΔE 4.9), Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 3.8) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 3.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 893?
DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 893 Rose Wine (ΔE 2.2, very close). Runners-up: DMC 758 (ΔE 2.7) and DMC 3771 (ΔE 3.1).
What color is Anchor 893?
Anchor 893 Rose Wine is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #eeb3a7, RGB 238, 179, 167, L* 78.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 893?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1021 Peony Light is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, DMC 224 (ΔE 2.2) or Madeira 2605 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 24 and Anchor 880 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Anchor 893 in Perler beads?
Perler Peach (#e9bfb9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 3.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 893?
Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Madeira 2309 at ΔE 4.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 3.3
- Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light ΔE 3.7
Anchor 893 in other brands
- DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light ΔE 2.2
- Perler Peach ΔE 4.9
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 3.8
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 3.6
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 3.4