DMC 3607 — Plum Light

• DMC 3804

  Cyclamen Pink Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 601

  Cranberry Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 600

  Cranberry Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3805

  Cyclamen Pink

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 602

  Cranberry Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 33

  Fuschia

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3835

  Grape Medium

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 12.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3607?

DMC 3607 is Plum Light, a medium red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C54989 — RGB 197, 73, 137 and HSL 329°, 52%, 53% — and it falls in the reds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Plum Light?

Plum Light is DMC 3607, and it converts to Anchor 87. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3607?

DMC 3607 (Plum Light) converts to Anchor 87. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 3607?

DMC 3607 (Plum Light) is #C54989 in hex — that's RGB 197, 73, 137 or HSL 329°, 52%, 53%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3607?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3607 (53% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cyclamen Pink (DMC 3805) sits at 62% for highlights, and Cyclamen Pink Dark (DMC 3804) at 52% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3607?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3607 are Cyclamen Pink Dark (DMC 3804), Cranberry Dark (DMC 601), Violet (DMC 553), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3607 is out of stock.