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 Colors, 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 3607Plum light

Closest match to DMC 3607 in 43 more brands

The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual colour distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.

More stranded cotton

Ariadna159687% Good
Dimensions14087 Plum light80% Fair
Luca-S6980% Fair
PNK Kirov141080% Fair
Finca2402 Plum light80% Fair
Gamma0072 св.лиловый74% Approx
Riolis52868% Approx

Hand-dyed & overdyed

Needle NecessitiesC037 American Beauty87% Good
ThreadworX1152 Very Berry78% Fair
Classic Colorworks SilkPrincess65% Approx
Caron2004 Cherry54% Approx
Crescent Colors Silk072 Empress51% Approx
Dinky Dyes37 Fuchsia45% Approx
The Gentle Art0860 Red Plum31% Approx
The Gentle Art Simply Shaker7011 Berry Cobbler29% Approx
Olde Willow013 Purple Passion27% Approx

Silk

Eterna Silk2480 Orchid Medium Dark84% Fair
Silk and Ivory186 Sloe Gin Fizz80% Fair
Kreinik Silk Mori1046 Dk Cobalt Violet80% Fair
Vineyard Silk174 Hot Pink67% Approx
YLI Silk203 Dark Orchid61% Approx
Soie d'Alger1043 Plum57% Approx
Kimono Silk313 Ginger Flower32% Approx

Wool for needlepoint

Appleton673 Bubble Gum Pink48% Approx

Metallic, rayon & specialty

Anchor Marlitt814 Cranberry75% Fair
Coats Rayon277 Red Rose75% Fair
Rainbow GalleryFT9 Rose74% Approx
Madeira Rayon1110 Ruby Glint66% Approx
Kreinik1046 Cobalt Violet dk61% Approx
Glissen Gloss615 Azalea29% Approx
Petite Treasure BraidPB24 Rose0% Approx

Other threads & beads

Coats Puppets7087 7087Puppets65% Approx
Planet Earth222 jazz63% Approx
Planet Earth Pepperpot023 bubblegum56% Approx
Mill Hill Beads8205142% Approx

Fuse beads

CocoK2381% Fair
MARDE1081% Fair
Artkal SS88 Dark Pink71% Approx
PerlerP60 Plum64% Approx
HamaH29 Magenta41% Approx

Yarn for crochet & knitting

Caron One Pound10619 Purple67% Approx
Bernat Super Value53805 Raspberry67% Approx
Red Heart Super Saver0718 Shocking Pink39% Approx

Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3607 (Plum light) in any brand.

Similar DMC Colors to 3607

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

Working with DMC 3607

On white fabric
4.9:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
magenta

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

DMC 3607 in other DMC lines

DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Plum light turns up.

DMC Satin S3607 — Plum lightHigh-sheen rayon in the same shade, for highlights and accents.#bf3d8f

Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3607, Diamond Drills USA AD3607. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3607 means this colour. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.

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
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

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

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.

What fabric color works best with DMC 3607 (Plum light)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3607 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

Does DMC 3607 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?

Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S3607. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fibre changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.

What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3607?

Diamond Dotz D3607 and Diamond Drills USA AD3607 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3607 is this colour regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.

Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3607?

Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1596 (87%), Needle Necessities C037 American Beauty (87%), Eterna Silk 2480 Orchid Medium Dark (84%). Percentages are perceptual colour distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.