3770 — Tawny very light
Oranges family#FFE6C9
Below: DMC 3770 (Tawny very light), a very light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FFE6C9 and RGB 255, 230, 201. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 3770
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Eggshell
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3770
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 3770 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3770
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3770
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
DMC 3770 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 Tawny very light turns up.
DMC 3770 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 3770.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3770, Diamond Drills USA DMC3770. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3770 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3770
DMC threads that pair well with 3770, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3770 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3770
DMC 3770 is the floss known as Tawny very light: a highly saturated, very light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The airy and bright character of this shade lends itself well to warm accents and seasonal designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for pumpkins and marigolds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3770 look like?
DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) is a very light shade in the oranges family with hex #FFE6C9 and RGB 255, 230, 201. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3770?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) is Anchor 1009 (Cream) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light, 80%) and Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light, 79%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3770?
The closest DMC threads to 3770 are ECRU (ΔE 4.43), 712 Cream (ΔE 5.48), and 20 Shrimp (ΔE 6.17). These are useful substitutes when 3770 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3770?
Reach for DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3770.
Can DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) be used for highlights?
3770 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3770?
No. DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) 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 3770?
Diamond Dotz D3770 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3770 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3770 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 3770?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 890 Cinnamon Ultra Light (98%), Unitas Ljubica 354 (92%), Dimensions 6739 Tan ultra very light (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.