What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3608?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 86 for DMC 3608 Plum Very Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 86 (94% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Purples
DMC 3608 Plum Very Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 86
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3609 87%
Out of DMC 3608 Plum Very Light, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #EA9CC4
- RGB
- 234, 156, 196
- Family
- Purples
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3608
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3608 Plum Very Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3609Plum Ultra Light87% · Great
- 603Cranberry83% · Closest
- 3806Cyclamen Pink Light80% · Closest
- 554Violet Light78% · Closest
- 210Lavender Medium77% · Closest
- 3706Melon Medium77% · Closest
DMC 3608 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Cosmo |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 3608
- Classic Colorworks: 037 Lavender Louise, 022 Organza Pink
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 711 or 941; Paternayan 354 or 963. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC purples, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 3608 Plum Very Light.
Stitching with DMC 3608
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 3608?
The closest other DMC colors are 3609 Plum Ultra Light (87%), 603 Cranberry (83%), 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light (80%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 3608 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.