What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3689?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 49 for DMC 3689 Mauve Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 49 (96% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Pinks
DMC 3689 Mauve Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 49
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3716 94%
Out of DMC 3689 Mauve 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
- #FBBFC2
- RGB
- 251, 191, 194
- Family
- Pinks
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3689
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3689 Mauve Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3716Dusty Rose Med Vy Lt94% · Excellent
- 761Salmon Light91% · Great
- 957Geranium Pale89% · Great
- 605Cranberry Very Light89% · Great
- 3708Melon Light88% · Great
- 894Carnation Very Light88% · Great
DMC 3689 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.
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 141 or 753; Paternayan 907 or 945. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC pinks, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 3689 Mauve Light.
Stitching with DMC 3689
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 3689?
The closest other DMC colors are 3716 Dusty Rose Med Vy Lt (94%), 761 Salmon Light (91%), 957 Geranium Pale (89%). 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 3689 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.