355 — Terra Cotta dark
Reds family
DMC 355 — Terra Cotta dark — has hex #882E2C and RGB 136, 46, 44. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 355
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 355
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 355
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because DMC 22 (Alizarin) is so near (ΔE 2.27), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 355
DMC threads that pair well with 355, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 355 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 355
DMC 355 is the floss known as Terra Cotta dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with true red tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 355 look like?
DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #882E2C and RGB 136, 46, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 355?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) is Anchor 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 71%) and Anchor 39 (Dusty Pink Dark, 70%).
What DMC colors are similar to 355?
The closest DMC threads to 355 are 22 Alizarin (ΔE 2.27), 3777 Terra Cotta very dark (ΔE 2.54), and 918 Red Copper dark (ΔE 3.9). These are useful substitutes when 355 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 355?
Reach for DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 355.
What fabric color works best with DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 355 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.