3687 — Mauve
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DMC 3687 (Mauve) is a medium, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #B13D64 and RGB values 177, 61, 100. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3687
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Berry Smoothie
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3687
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 3687 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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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 3687 (Mauve) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3687
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3687
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3687 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 Mauve turns up.
DMC 3687 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 3687.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3687, Diamond Drills USA DMC3687. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3687 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3687
DMC threads that pair well with 3687, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3687 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3687
Known as Mauve, DMC 3687 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a steady and rich presence to projects featuring tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs. Look for it in charts that feature rose buds or florals.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3687 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3687 is Mauve — a medium pink thread (hex #B13D64, RGB 177, 61, 100). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3687?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3687 (Mauve) is Anchor 89 (Mauve Dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium, 73%) and Anchor 77 (Plum Medium, 72%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3687?
The closest DMC threads to 3687 are 3804 Cyclamen Pink dark (ΔE 4.57), 3731 Dusty Rose very dark (ΔE 4.96), and 601 Cranberry dark (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 3687 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3687 good for?
DMC 3687 (Mauve) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3687.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3687 (Mauve)?
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, 3687 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 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 3687?
No. DMC 3687 (Mauve) 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 3687?
Diamond Dotz D3687 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3687 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3687 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 3687?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 3024 Lie de Vin (93%), Kreinik Silk Mori 1054 Medium Fuchsia (93%), Caron B2 Fuschsia (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.