What color is DMC 3687?

DMC 3687 is Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C96B70 (RGB 201, 107, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3687?

Anchor 68 is the closest published match for DMC 3687, and some conversion charts list Anchor 77, Anchor 79, or Anchor 970 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 3687?

Among DMC's 5 Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3689 Light Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3688 Medium Mauve.

Can I get DMC 3687 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3687 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3687

DMC 3687 Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3687.

Code3687

NameMauve

Hex#C96B70

RGB201, 107, 112

HSL357°, 47%, 60%

CIELAB56.2, 37.6, 14.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3687 is Anchor 68 (some charts list 77, 79, or 970). 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 3687 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 3687

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3687, 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.

3687MauveThis color
959Medium Sea Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
3687MauveThis color
436Tan

Triadic

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

3687MauveThis color
703Chartreuse
798Dark Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

3687MauveThis color
954Nile Green
826Medium Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3687?: DMC 3687 is Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C96B70 (RGB 201, 107, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3687?: Anchor 68 is the closest published match for DMC 3687, and some conversion charts list Anchor 77, Anchor 79, or Anchor 970 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 3687?: Among DMC's 5 Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3689 Light Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3688 Medium Mauve.
Can I get DMC 3687 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3687 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3687

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