What color is DMC 3685?

DMC 3685 is Very Dark Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #881531 (RGB 136, 21, 49), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3685?

Anchor 1028 is the closest published match for DMC 3685, and some conversion charts list Anchor 70 instead. 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 3685?

DMC 3685 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Mauve shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3803 Dark Mauve.

Can I get DMC 3685 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3685 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3685

DMC 3685 Very Dark Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3685.

Code3685

NameVery Dark Mauve

Hex#881531

RGB136, 21, 49

HSL345°, 73%, 31%

CIELAB29.4, 47.8, 14.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3685 is Anchor 1028 (some charts list 70). 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 Mauve shades

All 5 DMC Mauve 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 3685 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 3685

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3685, 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.

3685Very Dark MauveThis color
505Jade Green

Analogous

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

718Plum
3685Very Dark MauveThis color
918Dark Red Copper

Triadic

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

3685Very Dark MauveThis color
701Light Green
796Dark Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

3685Very Dark MauveThis color
700Bright Green
517Dark Wedgewood

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3685?: DMC 3685 is Very Dark Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #881531 (RGB 136, 21, 49), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3685?: Anchor 1028 is the closest published match for DMC 3685, and some conversion charts list Anchor 70 instead. 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 3685?: DMC 3685 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Mauve shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3803 Dark Mauve.
Can I get DMC 3685 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3685 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3685

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