355 — Terra Cotta dark
Reds family#882E2C
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.
About DMC 355
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Red Brown
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 355
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 355 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 355 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Terra Cotta dark turns up.
DMC 355 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 355.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D355, Diamond Drills USA DMC355. A kit legend or drill bag marked 355 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 355
DMC threads that pair well with 355, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC355 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 43 (Garnet Medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 80%) and Anchor 1005 (Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark, 80%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 355?
No. DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 355?
Diamond Dotz D355 and Diamond Drills USA DMC355 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 355 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 355?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Planet Earth Pepperpot 183 sriracha (96%), Anchor Marlitt 1209 Mauve dark (93%), Coats Puppets 7020 Brown red (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.