What color is DMC 3689?

DMC 3689 is Light Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBBFC2 (RGB 251, 191, 194), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3689?

Anchor 49 is the closest published match for DMC 3689. 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 3689?

DMC 3689 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Mauve shades. The next darker one is DMC 3687 Mauve.

Can I get DMC 3689 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3689 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3689 Light Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3689.

Code3689

NameLight Mauve

Hex#FBBFC2

RGB251, 191, 194

HSL357°, 88%, 87%

CIELAB82.7, 21.9, 6.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3689 is Anchor 49. 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 3689 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 3689

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3689, 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.

3689Light MauveThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

3609Ultra Light Plum
3689Light MauveThis color
945Tawny

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3689?: DMC 3689 is Light Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBBFC2 (RGB 251, 191, 194), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3689?: Anchor 49 is the closest published match for DMC 3689. 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 3689?: DMC 3689 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Mauve shades. The next darker one is DMC 3687 Mauve.
Can I get DMC 3689 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3689 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3689

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