3771 — Terra Cotta ultra very light
Oranges family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3771
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3771
DMC threads that pair well with 3771, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3771 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 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1047 (Copper Light, 80%) and Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light, 80%).
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.