What color is DMC 3609?

DMC 3609 is Ultra Light Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F4AED5 (RGB 244, 174, 213), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3609?

Anchor 85 is the closest published match for DMC 3609. 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 3609?

DMC 3609 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Plum shades. The next darker one is DMC 3608 Very Light Plum.

Can I get DMC 3609 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3609 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3609

DMC 3609 Ultra Light Plum

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3609.

Code3609

NameUltra Light Plum

Hex#F4AED5

RGB244, 174, 213

HSL327°, 76%, 82%

CIELAB78.6, 31.3, -9.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3609 is Anchor 85. 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 3609 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 3609

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3609, 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.

3609Ultra Light PlumThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green

Analogous

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

3608Very Light Plum
3609Ultra Light PlumThis color
760Salmon

Triadic

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

3609Ultra Light PlumThis color
15Apple Green
3325Light Baby Blue

Split complementary

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

3609Ultra Light PlumThis color
14Pale Apple Green
964Light Sea Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3609?: DMC 3609 is Ultra Light Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F4AED5 (RGB 244, 174, 213), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3609?: Anchor 85 is the closest published match for DMC 3609. 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 3609?: DMC 3609 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Plum shades. The next darker one is DMC 3608 Very Light Plum.
Can I get DMC 3609 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3609 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3609

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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