DMC 3687 Mauve
DMC 3687 Mauve is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C96B70 and RGB 201, 107, 112. The closest substitute is DMC 961 Dark Dusty Rose.
Color values
| DMC code | 3687 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mauve |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C96B70 |
| RGB | 201, 107, 112 |
| HSL | 357°, 47%, 60% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 961 Dark Dusty Rose | View color | Very close |
| 3722 Medium Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 356 Medium Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 962 Medium Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 3328 Dark Salmon | View color | Similar |
| 3712 Medium Salmon | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3687 in patterns
Mauve sits in the Reds family and works as a warm accent color. It is a natural fit for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details, and for small focal points that need strong contrast.
- Pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds.
- Pattern ideas: rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments.
- Also useful for warm shadows in portraits and gift patterns.
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