3608 DMC color
Plum Very Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3608
- Name
- Plum Very Light
- Hex
- #EA9CC4
- RGB (0-255)
- 234, 156, 196
- CIELAB (D65)
- 73.06, 34.74, -8.58
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 3608
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3609 Plum Ultra Light | #F4AED5 | 4.33 |
| 603 Cranberry | #FFA4BE | 6.11 |
| 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light | #FF8CAE | 7.37 |
| 554 Violet Light | #DBB3CB | 8.27 |
| 210 Lavender Medium | #C39FC3 | 8.77 |
Free patterns to try with 3608
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Plum Very Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3608. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Plum Very Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. 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.