DMC 3689 — Mauve Light

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 1.7

• DMC 761

  Salmon Light

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 605

  Cranberry Very Light

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 3708

  Melon Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 894

  Carnation Very Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 3779

  Rosewood Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 776

  Pink Medium

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 604

  Cranberry Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 224

  Shell Pink Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3689?

DMC 3689 is Mauve Light, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FBBFC2 — RGB 251, 191, 194 and HSL 357°, 88%, 87% — 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 Light?

Mauve Light is DMC 3689, and it converts to Anchor 49. 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 3689?

DMC 3689 (Mauve Light) converts to Anchor 49. 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 3689?

DMC 3689 (Mauve Light) is #FBBFC2 in hex — that's RGB 251, 191, 194 or HSL 357°, 88%, 87%. 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 3689?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3689 (87% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Salmon Light (DMC 761) sits at 89% for highlights, and Pink Medium (DMC 776) at 84% 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 3689?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3689 are Dusty Rose Medium Very Light (DMC 3716), Salmon Light (DMC 761), Geranium Pale (DMC 957), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3689 is out of stock.