DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light
DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light (#f4aed5) is a light, rich pink. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 85 Orchid Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 606 Plum Very Light at ΔE 6.8 (similar).
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DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light
#f4aed5 · RGB 244, 174, 213
Closest to DMC 3609 in other brands
- Anchor 85 Orchid Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 606 Plum Very Light ΔE 6.8 similar
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink ΔE 8.1 similar
- Artkal S S28 Lily Pink ΔE 4.8 close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 15.0 loose
DMC 3609 color values
| Code | 3609 |
|---|---|
| Name | Plum Ultra Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f4aed5 |
| RGB | 244, 174, 213 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 78.6, a* 31.3, b* -9.5 |
| HSL | 327°, 76 %, 82 % |
| Color family | Pink, 14 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 78.6) |
| DMC color card | row 03-21 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 85 Orchid Light, ΔE 3.6 |
DMC 3609 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3609: the best is Anchor 85 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 85 | Orchid Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 60 | Magenta Light | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 1094 | Cranberry Very Light | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 606 | Plum Very Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 613 | Rose Light | 6.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 710 | Mauve Very Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Flamingo | code 80-15203 | 9.5 | similar |
| Hama | 72 | Translucent Pink | 8.1 | similar |
| Hama | 06 | Pink | 10.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S28 | Lily Pink | 4.8 | close |
| Artkal S | SE7 | Rose Quartz | 6.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 15.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 16.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3609
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3609; the nearest, DMC 3608 Plum Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3608 | Plum Very Light | #ea9cc4 | 4.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 603 | Cranberry | #ffa4be | 6.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 554 | Violet Light | #dbb3cb | 6.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 605 | Cranberry Very Light | #ffc0cd | 8.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3706 | Melon Medium | #ffadbc | 8.3 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 604 | Cranberry Light | #ffb0be | 8.4 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 210 | Lavender Medium | #c39fc3 | 9.5 | darker and more muted |
| 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | #dba9b2 | 9.6 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3609: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 86 to 73.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3708 | Melon Light | 86.4 |
| 3 lighter | 605 | Cranberry Very Light | 83.6 |
| 2 lighter | 3689 | Mauve Light | 82.7 |
| 1 lighter | 894 | Carnation Very Light | 80.0 |
| this color | 3609 | Plum Ultra Light | 78.6 |
| 1 darker | 554 | Violet Light | 77.0 |
| 2 darker | 603 | Cranberry | 77.0 |
| 3 darker | 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | 74.0 |
| 4 darker | 3608 | Plum Very Light | 73.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3609
One strand each of DMC 3806 and DMC 26 models at ΔE 2.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3608, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3609 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light + 1 × DMC 26 Lavender Pale | #ecafcd | 2.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light + 1 × DMC 211 Lavender Light | #f2afcb | 3.0 |
| 1 × DMC 3608 Plum Very Light + 1 × DMC 554 Violet Light | #e3a8c8 | 3.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3609
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f4aed5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 11.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 779 | Cocoa Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with DMC 3609
Substituting DMC 3609 takes care: Anchor 85 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.6), and Madeira 606 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3609 is number 14 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 894 Carnation Very Light and down to DMC 554 Violet Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3609 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Pink (ΔE 8.1), Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 8.1) and Artkal S S28 Lily Pink (ΔE 4.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3609?
Anchor 85 Orchid Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light (ΔE 3.6, close). Runners-up: Anchor 60 (ΔE 4.7) and Anchor 1094 (ΔE 4.9).
What color is DMC 3609?
DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light is a light, rich pink in the pink family: hex #f4aed5, RGB 244, 174, 213, L* 78.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3609?
Inside DMC, DMC 3608 Plum Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, Anchor 85 (ΔE 3.6) or Madeira 606 (ΔE 6.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3806 and DMC 26 models at ΔE 2.5.
What is DMC 3609 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 8.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3609?
Madeira 606 Plum Very Light at ΔE 6.8 (similar), then Madeira 613 at ΔE 6.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 554 Violet Light ΔE 6.5
- DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light ΔE 8.3
DMC 3609 in other brands
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 8.1
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink ΔE 8.1
- Artkal S S28 Lily Pink ΔE 4.8
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 15.0