3689 — Mauve light
Pinks family#F5ACC2
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.
About DMC 3689
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pale Orchid
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3689
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 3689 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
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3689 (Mauve light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3689 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 light turns up.
DMC 3689 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 3689.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3689, Diamond Drills USA DMC3689. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3689 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3689
DMC threads that pair well with 3689, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3689 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 1094 (Pink Medium Light) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1201 (Desert Sand Light, 86%) and Anchor 25 (Baby Pink, 83%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3689?
No. DMC 3689 (Mauve 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 3689?
Diamond Dotz D3689 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3689 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3689 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 3689?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 3042 Mauve light (100%), Mill Hill Beads 72005 (95%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 682 Hot Pink (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.