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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3608
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
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.