DMC Mouliné Spécial

356 — Terra Cotta medium

Reds family

Need details on DMC 356? This medium, moderately saturated red shade (Terra Cotta medium) is hex #AD4F45, RGB 173, 79, 69. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex

#AD4F45

RGB

173, 79, 69

HSL

6°, 43%, 47%

Lab

45.5, 37.7, 24.4

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

43%

Muted

Hue

6°

Family

Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 356

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 356 Terra Cotta medium

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Medium 45079 78% Approx

Rosewood Light 45457 74% Approx

Terra Cotta Light 45391 67% Approx

Desert Sand 45334 67% Approx

Brown Very Light 45096 61% Fair

Cosmo

464 87% Good 855 76% Approx 465 72% Approx 187 67% Approx 406 65% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Persimmon 88% Good Sunset 67% Approx Jakey Brown 67% Approx Clay Pot 67% Approx Copper Penny 67% Approx

Weeks Dye Works

Bluecoat Red 6850 87% Good Aztec Red 2258 74% Approx Grenadine (obsolete) 2244 68% Approx Chrysanthemum 2241 68% Approx Confetti 4107 67% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Cherry Bark 1120 86% Good Mulberry 0350 59% Fair Currant 0312 52% Fair Terracotta 0590 48% Fair Raspberry Parfait 0380 47% Fair

Valdani

Terra Cotta medium 811 100% Excellent Terra Cotta 812 67% Approx Desert Sand very dark 863 64% Fair Coral medium 64 60% Fair Coral dark 65 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Red Currant 182 88% Good

Calico Kitty 096 86% Good

Crab Cakes 080 74% Approx

Cherry Tomato 034 69% Approx

Used Brick 090 69% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 356

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 356 Terra Cotta medium

Salmon dark DMC 3328 Noticeable ΔE 5.99 Terra Cotta DMC 3830 Noticeable ΔE 6.52 Desert Sand very dark DMC 3772 Noticeable ΔE 7.15 Light Alizarin DMC 21 Noticeable ΔE 7.25 Copper DMC 921 Noticeable ΔE 7.29 Copper medium DMC 920 Noticeable ΔE 7.41 Coral medium DMC 350 Noticeable ΔE 7.93 Burnt Orange dark DMC 900 Noticeable ΔE 8.01

Working with DMC 356

On white fabric

5.3:1

On dark fabric

4:1

Temperature

warm

Closest to

rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for DMC 356

DMC threads that pair well with 356, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast

356

3810 Turquoise dark

Analogous

Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions

356

781 Topaz Very Dark 3687 Mauve

Triadic

Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced

356

910 Emerald Green dark 995 Electric Blue dark

Monochromatic

Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

356

918 Red Copper dark 352 Coral light 353 Peach

Reds Family

DMC 356 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

356 Terra Cotta medium 356 3801 Christmas Red light 3801 3731 Dusty Rose very dark 3731 606 Burnt Orange-Red 606 3832 Raspberry medium 3832 3861 Cocoa light 3861 720 Orange Spice dark 720 921 Copper 921 900 Burnt Orange dark 900 3772 Desert Sand very dark 3772 3722 Shell Pink medium 3722

About DMC 356

Known as Terra Cotta medium, DMC 356 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. With a steady and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in bold accents and berries. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring valentines and poppies.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 356 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 356 is Terra Cotta medium — a medium red thread (hex #AD4F45, RGB 173, 79, 69). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 356?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium) is Anchor 1024 (Dusty Rose Medium) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1027 (Shell Pink Medium Dark, 64%) and Anchor 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark, 59%).

Which DMC threads are close to 356?

The closest DMC threads to 356 are 3328 Salmon dark (ΔE 5.99), 3830 Terra Cotta (ΔE 6.52), and 3772 Desert Sand very dark (ΔE 7.15). These are useful substitutes when 356 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 356 good for?

DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 356.

What fabric color works best with DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 356 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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