DMC 3687 — Mauve

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3801

  Melon Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 8.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3687?

DMC 3687 is Mauve, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C96B70 — RGB 201, 107, 112 and HSL 357°, 47%, 60% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Mauve?

Mauve is DMC 3687, and it converts to Anchor 68. 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 3687?

DMC 3687 (Mauve) converts to Anchor 68. 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 3687?

DMC 3687 (Mauve) is #C96B70 in hex — that's RGB 201, 107, 112 or HSL 357°, 47%, 60%. 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 3687?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3687 (60% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Salmon Dark (DMC 3328) sits at 66% for highlights, and Raspberry Medium (DMC 3832) at 60% 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 3687?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3687 are Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961), Shell Pink Medium (DMC 3722), Salmon Dark (DMC 3328), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3687 is out of stock.