356 — Terra Cotta medium
Reds family#AD4F45
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.
About DMC 356
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pink Terracotta
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 356
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 356 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 356 (Terra Cotta medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 356
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 356
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 356 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 medium turns up.
DMC 356 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 356.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D356, Diamond Drills USA DMC356. A kit legend or drill bag marked 356 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 356
DMC threads that pair well with 356, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC356 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
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 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 5975 (Terracotta Dark, 75%) and Anchor 339 (Mahogany, 72%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 356?
No. DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium) 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 356?
Diamond Dotz D356 and Diamond Drills USA DMC356 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 356 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 356?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are PNK Kirov 0804 (92%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 724 Cinnamon (91%), Eterna Silk 1250 Brick Red Dark (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.