3607 — Plum light
Pinks family#BF3D8F
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.
About DMC 3607
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Hibiscus
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3607
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3607 in 67 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 color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Wool for needlepoint
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
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
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.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3607, Diamond Drills USA DMC3607. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3607 means this color. 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.
Pinks Family
DMC3607 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 88 (Mauve Medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 92 (Purple Medium, 74%) and Anchor 87 (Mauve, 72%).
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 fiber 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 DMC3607 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3607 is this color 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 Artkal S S133 Pink Plum (88%), Artkal C C132 Pink Plum (88%), Artkal A A132 Pink Plum (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.