What color is DMC 3608?

DMC 3608 is Very Light Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EA9CC4 (RGB 234, 156, 196), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3608?

Anchor 86 is the closest published match for DMC 3608. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3608?

Among DMC's 6 Plum shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3609 Ultra Light Plum and the next darker one is DMC 3607 Light Plum.

Can I get DMC 3608 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3608 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3608

DMC 3608 Very Light Plum

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3608.

Code3608

NameVery Light Plum

Hex#EA9CC4

RGB234, 156, 196

HSL329°, 65%, 76%

CIELAB73.1, 34.7, -8.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3608 is Anchor 86. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Plum shades

All 6 DMC Plum shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3608 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3608

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3608, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3608Very Light PlumThis color
955Light Nile Green

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3609Ultra Light Plum
3608Very Light PlumThis color
152Medium Light Shell Pink

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3608Very Light PlumThis color
15Apple Green
800Pale Delft Blue

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3608Very Light PlumThis color
14Pale Apple Green
964Light Sea Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3608?: DMC 3608 is Very Light Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EA9CC4 (RGB 234, 156, 196), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3608?: Anchor 86 is the closest published match for DMC 3608. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3608?: Among DMC's 6 Plum shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3609 Ultra Light Plum and the next darker one is DMC 3607 Light Plum.
Can I get DMC 3608 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3608 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3608

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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