DMC 3688 — Mauve Medium

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 1.3

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 2.9

• DMC 3727

  Antique Mauve Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 776

  Pink Medium

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 152

  Shell Pink Medium Light

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 894

  Carnation Very Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 778

  Antique Mauve Very Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 604

  Cranberry Light

  ΔE 5.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3688?

DMC 3688 is Mauve Medium, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E7A9AC — RGB 231, 169, 172 and HSL 357°, 56%, 78% — 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 Medium?

Mauve Medium is DMC 3688, and it converts to Anchor 66. 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 3688?

DMC 3688 (Mauve Medium) converts to Anchor 66. 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 3688?

DMC 3688 (Mauve Medium) is #E7A9AC in hex — that's RGB 231, 169, 172 or HSL 357°, 56%, 78%. 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 3688?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3688 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose Light (DMC 3326) sits at 83% for highlights, and Shell Pink Medium Light (DMC 152) at 74% 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 3688?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3688 are Dusty Rose Light (DMC 3354), Salmon (DMC 760), Antique Mauve Light (DMC 3727), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3688 is out of stock.