DMC 3688Mauve Medium
DMC 3688 — Mauve Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #E7A9AC
- RGB
- 231, 169, 172
- Anchor
- 66
- DMC code
- 3688
Nearest DMC colors to 3688
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3688 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 231, 169, 172. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.