DMC Mouliné Spécial

3607 — Plum light

Pinks family

Looking up DMC 3607? It's Plum light, a medium pink shade (#BF3D8F / RGB 191, 61, 143). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#BF3D8F
RGB
191, 61, 143
HSL
322°, 52%, 49%
Lab
47.5, 59.5, -17.2
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
52%
Rich
Hue
322°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3607

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3607 Plum light

Madeira

Mauve Medium 0708 89% Good
Dusty Rose Very Dark 0610 71% Approx
Mauve Medium Dark 0707 66% Approx
Cerise Light 0701 62% Fair
Pink Purple Dark 2714 60% Fair

J&P Coates

Violet 4092 53% Fair
Violet Medium 4097 51% Fair
Lavender Medium 4301 49% Fair
Cherry Red 3410 48% Fair
Cherry Red Medium 3000 48% Fair

Sullivans

Plum Light 45352 67% Approx
Mauve Medium 45357 55% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 54% Fair
Mauve 45356 46% Fair
Cyclamen Pink 45402 45% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 483 483 84% Good
Cosmo 503 503 80% Good
Cosmo 223 223 75% Approx
Cosmo 484A 484A 74% Approx
Cosmo 504 504 72% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Prickly Pear Prickly Pear 67% Approx
House Wine House Wine 50% Fair
Cayenne Cayenne 49% Fair
Secondhand Rose Secondhand Rose 48% Fair
Aunt Marie's Violet Aunt Marie's Violet 46% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Dahlia 2293 51% Fair
Bubble Gum 2275a 41% Fair
Azaleas 4145 39% Fair
Love 4109 36% Fair
Sedona (obsolete) 2261 31% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Claret 0310 52% Fair
Cherry Wine 0330 41% Fair
Red Plum 0860 39% Fair
Cranberry 0360 39% Fair
French Lilac 8093 38% Fair

Valdani

Plum light V3 100% Excellent
Violet 79 53% Fair
Mauve 54 50% Fair
Grape light 881A 40% Fair
Cranberry dark M14 34% Fair

Crescent Colours

Jelly Roll 098 56% Fair
Pickled Beets 148 47% Fair
Lavender Louise 037 45% Fair
Cerise 008 40% Fair
Prickly Pear 025 34% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3607

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 3607 Plum light
Cyclamen Pink DMC 3805 Noticeable ΔE 7.23 Plum DMC 718 Noticeable ΔE 8.55 Violet DMC 553 Noticeable ΔE 9.48 Mauve DMC 3687 Noticeable ΔE 10.02 Cyclamen Pink dark DMC 3804 Noticeable ΔE 10.15 Cranberry medium DMC 602 Noticeable ΔE 10.43 Cyclamen Pink light DMC 3806 Noticeable ΔE 11.11 Fuchsia DMC 33 Noticeable ΔE 11.42

Color Harmonies for DMC 3607

DMC threads that pair well with 3607, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
3607
911 Emerald Green medium
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
3607
3731 Dusty Rose very dark 155 Blue Violet medium dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
3607
581 Moss Green 3844 Bright Turquoise dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
3607
917 Plum medium 3608 Plum very light 605 Cranberry very light

Pinks Family

DMC 3607 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

3607 Plum light 3607 209 Lavender dark 209 316 Antique Mauve medium 316 3042 Antique Violet light 3042 3836 Grape light 3836 602 Cranberry medium 602 3805 Cyclamen Pink 3805 3687 Mauve 3687 553 Violet 553 601 Cranberry dark 601 208 Lavender very dark 208

About DMC 3607

Known as Plum light, DMC 3607 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a vibrant and steady look that suits tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching rose buds or florals.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 3607 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 3607 is Plum light — a medium pink thread (hex #BF3D8F, RGB 191, 61, 143). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3607?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3607 (Plum light) is Anchor 87 (Mauve) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 62 (Cerise Light, 74%) and Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark, 67%).

Which DMC threads are close to 3607?

The closest DMC threads to 3607 are 3805 Cyclamen Pink (ΔE 7.23), 718 Plum (ΔE 8.55), and 553 Violet (ΔE 9.48). These are useful substitutes when 3607 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 3607 good for?

DMC 3607 (Plum light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3607.

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