DMC 3688 Medium Mauve
DMC 3688 Medium Mauve is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E7A9AC and RGB 231, 169, 172. The closest substitute is DMC 3354 Light Dusty Rose.
Color values
| DMC code | 3688 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Mauve |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E7A9AC |
| RGB | 231, 169, 172 |
| HSL | 357°, 56%, 78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3354 Light Dusty Rose | View color | Very close |
| 760 Salmon | View color | Close |
| 3727 Light Antique Mauve | View color | Close |
| 957 Pale Geranium | View color | Close |
| 152 Medium Light Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 3326 Light Rose | View color | Close |
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 3688 in patterns
Medium Mauve sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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