DMC 3608Plum Very Light
DMC 3608 — Plum Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #EA9CC4
- RGB
- 234, 156, 196
- HSL
- 329°, 65%, 76%
- Anchor
- 86
- DMC code
- 3608
- Color family
- Pinks
Nearest DMC colors to 3608
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3608 is out of stock.
- DMC 3609
Plum Ultra Light
ΔE 4.5
- DMC 210
Lavender Medium
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 603
Cranberry
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3806
Cyclamen Pink Light
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 554
Violet Light
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 3706
Melon Medium
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 604
Cranberry Light
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 3733
Dusty Rose
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 3727
Antique Mauve Light
ΔE 9.5
- DMC 3836
Grape Light
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 3833
Raspberry Light
ΔE 10.0
- DMC 893
Carnation Light
ΔE 10.0
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 3608?
- DMC 3608 is Plum Very Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #EA9CC4 — RGB 234, 156, 196 and HSL 329°, 65%, 76% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Plum Very Light?
- Plum Very Light is DMC 3608, and it converts to Anchor 86. 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 3608?
- DMC 3608 (Plum Very Light) converts to Anchor 86. 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 3608?
- DMC 3608 (Plum Very Light) is #EA9CC4 in hex — that's RGB 234, 156, 196 or HSL 329°, 65%, 76%. 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 3608?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 3608 (76% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Plum Ultra Light (DMC 3609) sits at 82% for highlights, and Dusty Rose (DMC 3733) at 72% 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 3608?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3608 are Plum Ultra Light (DMC 3609), Lavender Medium (DMC 210), Cranberry (DMC 603), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3608 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.