What color is DMC 3688?

DMC 3688 is Medium Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E7A9AC (RGB 231, 169, 172), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3688?

Anchor 66 is the closest published match for DMC 3688, and some conversion charts list Anchor 60 or Anchor 75 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 3688?

Among DMC's 5 Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3687 Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3803 Dark Mauve.

Can I get DMC 3688 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3688 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3688

DMC 3688 Medium Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3688.

Code3688

NameMedium Mauve

Hex#E7A9AC

RGB231, 169, 172

HSL357°, 56%, 78%

CIELAB75.0, 23.2, 7.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3688 is Anchor 66 (some charts list 60 or 75). 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 3688 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 3688

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3688, 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.

3688Medium MauveThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

3688Medium MauveThis color
14Pale Apple Green
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

3688Medium MauveThis color
955Light Nile Green
800Pale Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3688?: DMC 3688 is Medium Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E7A9AC (RGB 231, 169, 172), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3688?: Anchor 66 is the closest published match for DMC 3688, and some conversion charts list Anchor 60 or Anchor 75 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 3688?: Among DMC's 5 Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3687 Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3803 Dark Mauve.
Can I get DMC 3688 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3688 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3688

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