DMC 3609Plum Ultra Light
DMC 3609 — Plum Ultra Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #F4AED7
- RGB
- 244, 174, 215
- HSL
- 325°, 76%, 82%
- Anchor
- 85
- DMC code
- 3609
- Color family
- Pinks
Nearest DMC colors to 3609
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3609 is out of stock.
- DMC 3608
Plum Very Light
ΔE 4.5
- DMC 210
Lavender Medium
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 554
Violet Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 603
Cranberry
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 605
Cranberry Very Light
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 3706
Melon Medium
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 604
Cranberry Light
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 3727
Antique Mauve Light
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 778
Antique Mauve Very Light
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 776
Pink Medium
ΔE 10.3
- DMC 894
Carnation Very Light
ΔE 10.4
- DMC 3806
Cyclamen Pink Light
ΔE 10.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 3609?
- DMC 3609 is Plum Ultra Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F4AED7 — RGB 244, 174, 215 and HSL 325°, 76%, 82% — 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 Ultra Light?
- Plum Ultra Light is DMC 3609, and it converts to Anchor 85. 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 3609?
- DMC 3609 (Plum Ultra Light) converts to Anchor 85. 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 3609?
- DMC 3609 (Plum Ultra Light) is #F4AED7 in hex — that's RGB 244, 174, 215 or HSL 325°, 76%, 82%. 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 3609?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 3609 (82% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cranberry Very Light (DMC 605) sits at 88% for highlights, and Plum Very Light (DMC 3608) at 76% 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 3609?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3609 are Plum Very Light (DMC 3608), Lavender Medium (DMC 210), Violet Light (DMC 554), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3609 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.