DMC 3685 Mauve - Very Dark

3685
DMC number
3685
Name
Mauve - Very Dark
Hex
#881531
RGB
136, 21, 49
CIELAB
L 29 · a 48 · b 15
Family
Reds & pinks

DMC 3685 is a six-strand cotton embroidery floss in the reds & pinks range. It reads strongly on white or cream Aida and is a common choice for outlines and lettering. Screen colours are approximate; compare with a real skein before buying for a large area.

Other shades of Mauve

Light to dark. Shades from one family blend smoothly when you shade an area.

  • 3689Mauve - Light
  • 3688Mauve - Medium
  • 3687Mauve
  • 3803Mauve - Dark

Closest DMC colours to 3685

Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference; under 2.5 is hard to tell apart.

  • 902Garnet - Very Dark · ΔE 2.7
  • 815Garnet - Medium · ΔE 5.3
  • 814Garnet - Dark · ΔE 5.8
  • 777Raspberry - Very Dark · ΔE 6.1
  • 816Garnet · ΔE 6.4
  • 150Dusty Rose - Ultra Very Dark · ΔE 7.8