DMC 3685Mauve Very Dark
DMC 3685 — Mauve Very Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #881531
- RGB
- 136, 21, 49
- Anchor
- 1028
- DMC code
- 3685
Nearest DMC colors to 3685
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3685 is out of stock.
- DMC 902
Garnet Very Dark
ΔE 2.7
- DMC 815
Garnet Medium
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 814
Garnet Dark
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 777
Raspberry Very Dark
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 816
Garnet
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 150
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 221
Shell Pink Very Dark
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 498
Red Dark
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 915
Plum Dark
ΔE 8.5
- DMC 3831
Raspberry Dark
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 3803
Mauve Dark
ΔE 10.4
- DMC 917
Plum Medium
ΔE 10.9
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3685?
- DMC 3685 (Mauve Very Dark) converts to Anchor 1028. 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 3685?
- DMC 3685 (Mauve Very Dark) is #881531 in hex, or RGB 136, 21, 49. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 3685?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3685 are Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902), Garnet Medium (DMC 815), Garnet Dark (DMC 814), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3685 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.