DMC 3688
DMC 3688 Mauve Medium
DMC 3688 is “Mauve Medium”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3688
- Catalog name
- Mauve Medium
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#E7A9AC- 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 3688?
DMC 3688 is the floss DMC calls “Mauve Medium”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #E7A9AC.
What can I use instead of DMC 3688?
The closest shades to DMC 3688 in the same family are DMC 3354, DMC 760, DMC 3727. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3688 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.