3609 — Plum ultra light
Purples family#E591CE
Need details on DMC 3609? This light, vivid purple 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.
About DMC 3609
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Lotus Blossom
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3609
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 3609 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 3609 (Plum ultra light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3609
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3609
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3609 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 ultra light turns up.
DMC 3609 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 3609.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3609, Diamond Drills USA DMC3609. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3609 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3609
DMC threads that pair well with 3609, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC3609 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 3609
DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) is a light, vivid shade in the purples family. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in galaxy motifs and lavender fields. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring royal motifs and floral details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3609 look like?
DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) is a light shade in the purples family with hex #E591CE and RGB 229, 145, 206. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3609?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) is Anchor 86 (Mauve Medium Light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 96 (Violet Very Light, 76%) and Anchor 97 (Violet Light, 63%).
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 amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3609.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3609 (Plum ultra 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, 3609 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3609?
No. DMC 3609 (Plum ultra 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 3609?
Diamond Dotz D3609 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3609 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3609 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 3609?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Vineyard Silk 011 Rose Bloom (87%), Coco J10 (86%), MARD D12 (86%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.