DMC 3689
DMC 3689 Mauve Light
DMC 3689 is “Mauve Light”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3689
- Catalog name
- Mauve Light
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#FBBFC2- 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.
- DB-234 Ceylon Color Lined
#F5C3C8
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3689?
DMC 3689 is the floss DMC calls “Mauve Light”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #FBBFC2.
What can I use instead of DMC 3689?
The closest shades to DMC 3689 in the same family are DMC 3716, DMC 761, DMC 957. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3689 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.