DMC 3685 — Mauve Very Dark

• 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 color is DMC 3685?

DMC 3685 is Mauve Very Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #881531 — RGB 136, 21, 49 and HSL 345°, 73%, 31% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Mauve Very Dark?

Mauve Very Dark is DMC 3685, and it converts to Anchor 1028. 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 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 — that's RGB 136, 21, 49 or HSL 345°, 73%, 31%. 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 3685?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3685 (31% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902) sits at 33% for highlights, and Garnet Medium (DMC 815) at 28% 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 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.