3689 — Mauve light
Pinks family
DMC 3689 — Mauve light — has hex #F5ACC2 and RGB 245, 172, 194. This light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3689
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3689
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3689
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 3689 (Mauve light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) is so near (ΔE 1.72), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3689
DMC threads that pair well with 3689, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3689 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3689
DMC 3689 (Mauve light) is a light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a soft and lively feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3689 look like?
DMC 3689 (Mauve light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #F5ACC2 and RGB 245, 172, 194. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3689?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3689 (Mauve light) is Anchor 49 (Pink Light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light, 86%) and Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light, 81%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3689?
The closest DMC threads to 3689 are 151 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 1.72), 963 Dusty Rose ultra very light (ΔE 4.82), and 3716 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 5.91). These are useful substitutes when 3689 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3689?
Reach for DMC 3689 (Mauve 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 3689.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3689 (Mauve light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3689 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.