DMC 3687
DMC 3687 Mauve
DMC 3687 is “Mauve”, a color from the red family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3687
- Catalog name
- Mauve
- Color family
- Red
- Approximate screen color
#C96B70- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3687?
DMC 3687 is the floss DMC calls “Mauve”, from the red family. Its approximate screen color is #C96B70.
What can I use instead of DMC 3687?
The closest shades to DMC 3687 in the same family are DMC 961, DMC 3722, DMC 3328. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3687 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.