3770 — Tawny very light
Oranges family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3770
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3770
DMC threads that pair well with 3770, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3770 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 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh Very Light, 82%) and Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light, 77%).
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.