DMC Mouliné Spécial

3609 — Plum ultra light

Pinks family

Need details on DMC 3609? This light, vivid pink shade (Plum ultra light) is hex #E591CE, RGB 229, 145, 206. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#E591CE
RGB
229, 145, 206
HSL
316°, 62%, 73%
Lab
70.4, 40.5, -18.1
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
316°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3609

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

DMC 3609 Plum ultra light

Madeira

Mauve Very Light 0710 94% Good
Rose Very Light 0614 78% Approx
Plum Very Light 0606 74% Approx
Rose Medium Light 0612 69% Approx
Rose Light 0613 69% Approx

J&P Coates

Lavender Medium Light 4302 71% Approx
Orchid Medium Light 4086 53% Fair
Amethyst Medium Light 4222 30% Fair
Thistle Medium 7110 30% Fair
Beauty Rose Light 3001 24% Fair

Sullivans

Plum Ultra Light 45354 84% Good
Cranberry Very Light 45140 69% Approx
Cranberry Light 45139 67% Approx
Violet Very Light 45468 61% Fair
Plum Very Light 45353 60% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 501 501 85% Good
Cosmo 113 113 79% Approx
Cosmo 354 354 74% Approx
Cosmo 353 353 71% Approx
Cosmo 482 482 67% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Pink Posey Pink Posey 45% Fair
Organza Pink Organza Pink 43% Fair
Amethyst Amethyst 40% Fair
Pink Champagne Pink Champagne 40% Fair
Miss Madalynn Miss Madalynn 37% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Sugar Plum (obsolete 2291 63% Fair
Lavender (obsolete) 2301 51% Fair
Lilac 2334 44% Fair
Crepe Myrtle 2275 44% Fair
Emma's Pink 2280 37% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Bubblegum 0790 54% Fair
Jasmine 0890 33% Fair
Wisteria 0811 32% Fair
Victorian Pink 0720 24% Fair
Poppy 0760 16% Fair

Valdani

Plum ultra light 45 100% Excellent
Violet light 881 69% Approx
Violet very light 44 68% Approx
Cranberry very light 557 62% Fair
Lavender medium 1222 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Sugar and Spice 040 63% Fair
Organza Pink 022 54% Fair
Heatherleigh 097 53% Fair
Pink Posey 024 52% Fair
Cashmere 077 48% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3609

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 3609

DMC threads that pair well with 3609, 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 3609 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About DMC 3609

DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) is a light, vivid shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in rose buds and florals. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring skin tones and romantic motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 3609 look like?

DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #E591CE and RGB 229, 145, 206. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3609?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) is Anchor 86 (Mauve Medium Light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light, 73%) and Anchor 96 (Violet Very Light, 71%).

What DMC colors are similar to 3609?

The closest DMC threads to 3609 are 554 Violet light (ΔE 6.2), 153 Violet very light (ΔE 6.36), and 605 Cranberry very light (ΔE 7.64). These are useful substitutes when 3609 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 3609?

Reach for DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3609.