3609 DMC color
Plum Ultra Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3609
- Name
- Plum Ultra Light
- Hex
- #F4AED5
- RGB (0-255)
- 244, 174, 213
- CIELAB (D65)
- 78.64, 31.33, -9.45
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3609
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3608 Plum Very Light | #EA9CC4 | 4.33 |
| 603 Cranberry | #FFA4BE | 6.53 |
| 554 Violet Light | #DBB3CB | 6.54 |
| 605 Cranberry Very Light | #FFC0CD | 8.32 |
| 3706 Melon Medium | #FFADBC | 8.33 |
Free patterns to try with 3609
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Plum Ultra Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3609. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Plum Ultra Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.