DMC Mouliné Spécial

3608 — Plum very light

Pinks family

DMC 3608 — Plum very light — has hex #D770AD and RGB 215, 112, 173. This medium-light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#D770AD
RGB
215, 112, 173
HSL
324°, 56%, 64%
Lab
60.8, 47.7, -14.2
Lightness
64%
Light
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
324°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3608

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

DMC 3608 Plum very light

Madeira

Mauve Light 0709 83% Good
Plum Light 0605 83% Good
Dusty Rose Dark 0609 81% Good
Violet Light 0711 78% Approx
Pink Purple Medium 2713 64% Fair

J&P Coates

Lavender Medium Light 4302 53% Fair
Orchid Medium 4087 51% Fair
Thistle Medium 7110 45% Fair
Violet Medium 4097 41% Fair
Orchid Medium Light 4086 38% Fair

Sullivans

Plum Very Light 45353 83% Good
Cyclamen Pink Light 45403 70% Approx
Geranium Pale 45292 69% Approx
Cranberry Light 45139 67% Approx
Melon Light 45361 65% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 482 482 86% Good
Cosmo 502 502 79% Approx
Cosmo 114 114 78% Approx
Cosmo 2222 2222 78% Approx
Cosmo 222 222 76% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Pink Champagne Pink Champagne 71% Approx
Pink Posey Pink Posey 62% Fair
Organza Pink Organza Pink 56% Fair
Carrie Berry Carrie Berry 46% Fair
Lavender Louise Lavender Louise 43% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Dahlia 2293 55% Fair
Busy Lizzie 2272 50% Fair
Love 4109 45% Fair
Sugar Plum (obsolete 2291 41% Fair
Lavender (obsolete) 2301 39% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Bubblegum 0790 78% Approx
Red Grape 0340 47% Fair
Cherry Wine 0330 41% Fair
Poinsettia 0370 38% Fair
Victorian Pink 0720 38% Fair

Valdani

Plum very light 52 100% Excellent
Cranberry light 48 64% Fair
Plum ultra light 45 57% Fair
Violet light 881 56% Fair
Grape light 881A 45% Fair

Crescent Colours

Heatherleigh 097 66% Approx
Lavender Louise 037 64% Fair
Pink Posey 024 64% Fair
Organza Pink 022 54% Fair
Pixie Dust 112 52% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3608

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 3608

DMC threads that pair well with 3608, 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 3608 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About DMC 3608

A medium-light, vivid entry in the pinks family, DMC 3608 carries the name Plum very light with rose pink tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for florals or skin tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is DMC 3608?

DMC 3608 is called Plum very light. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #D770AD, RGB 215, 112, 173) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.

What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3608?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3608 (Plum very light) is Anchor 86 (Mauve Medium Light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 96 (Violet Very Light, 62%) and Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light, 60%).

What's a good substitute for DMC 3608?

The closest DMC threads to 3608 are 604 Cranberry light (ΔE 7.12), 3806 Cyclamen Pink light (ΔE 7.28), and 3609 Plum ultra light (ΔE 8.6). These are useful substitutes when 3608 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use DMC 3608?

Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3608 (Plum very light) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.