3689 DMC color
Mauve Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3689
- Name
- Mauve Light
- Hex
- #FBBFC2
- RGB (0-255)
- 251, 191, 194
- CIELAB (D65)
- 82.74, 21.93, 6.87
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 3689
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3716 Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | #FFBDBD | 1.74 |
| 761 Salmon Light | #FFC9C9 | 2.61 |
| 957 Geranium Pale | #FDB5B5 | 3.26 |
| 605 Cranberry Very Light | #FFC0CD | 3.55 |
| 3708 Melon Light | #FFCBD5 | 4.11 |
Free patterns to try with 3689
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Mauve Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3689. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Mauve Light in a palette
This is a light digital swatch. Compare it against your cloth; pale stitches can disappear into a light fabric background. 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.