3608 — Plum very light
Pinks family#D770AD
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.
About DMC 3608
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Foxglove
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3608
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 3608 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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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 3608 (Plum very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3608
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3608
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3608 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 very light turns up.
DMC 3608 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3608.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3608, Diamond Drills USA DMC3608. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3608 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3608
DMC threads that pair well with 3608, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3608 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 97 (Violet Light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 86 (Mauve Medium Light, 72%) and Anchor 87 (Mauve, 57%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3608 (Plum very light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3608 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3608?
No. DMC 3608 (Plum very light) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3608?
Diamond Dotz D3608 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3608 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3608 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 3608?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Mill Hill Beads 10052 (94%), Ariadna 1597 (89%), Needle Necessities 5193 Anemone (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.