3771 — Terra Cotta ultra very light
Oranges family#DF9B7B
DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #DF9B7B and RGB values 223, 155, 123. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3771
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pink Sand
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3771
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 3771 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
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Similar DMC Colors to 3771
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3771
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
DMC 3771 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 ultra very light turns up.
DMC 3771 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 3771.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3771, Diamond Drills USA DMC3771. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3771 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3771
DMC threads that pair well with 3771, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3771 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3771
Known as Terra Cotta ultra very light, DMC 3771 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3771 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3771 is Terra Cotta ultra very light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #DF9B7B, RGB 223, 155, 123). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3771?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light, 85%) and Anchor 347 (Chocolate Light, 79%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3771?
The closest DMC threads to 3771 are 758 Terra Cotta very light (ΔE 4.31), 950 Desert Sand light (ΔE 5.34), and 3779 Terra Cotta ultra very light (ΔE 5.7). These are useful substitutes when 3771 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3771 good for?
DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3771.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light)?
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, 3771 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.1:1 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 3771?
No. DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra 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 3771?
Diamond Dotz D3771 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3771 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3771 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 3771?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 1330 Copper Light (97%), Trebizond 0381 Orange Sherbet (95%), Coco K31 (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.