DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#DF9B7B
RGB
223, 155, 123
HSL
19°, 61%, 68%
Lab
69.9, 21.7, 27.0
Lightness
68%
Light
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
19°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3771

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3771 Terra Cotta ultra very light

Madeira

2410 2410 80% Good
Peach Flesh 2313 78% Approx
Flesh Medium 2309 73% Approx
Coffee Brown Very Light 2601 72% Approx
Golden Brown Very Light 2301 65% Approx

J&P Coates

Toast Light 5943 89% Good
Sportsman Flesh 3146 85% Good
Tawny Medium 2876 77% Approx
Sand Stone Medium Dark 2412 75% Approx
Chicory Medium 2337 67% Approx

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 84% Good
Tan Light 45098 83% Good
Peach Light 45189 77% Approx
Golden Brown Pale 45424 74% Approx
Mocha Beige Light 45462 67% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 126A 126A 82% Good
Cosmo 424 424 81% Good
Cosmo 2185 2185 79% Approx
Cosmo 752 752 78% Approx
Cosmo 2341 2341 78% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese 75% Approx
Old Marigold Old Marigold 72% Approx
Sweet Potato Sweet Potato 70% Approx
Sunkissed Sunkissed 68% Approx
Tangerine Tangerine 58% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Mimosa (obsolete) 2231 91% Good
Peach 1131 85% Good
Cantaloupe (obsolete 2243 81% Good
Sand 3500 61% Fair
Conch 1133 60% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Pumpkin Patch 0530 68% Approx
Bittersweet 0570 63% Fair
Adobe 1160 59% Fair
Cameo Pink 0730 59% Fair
Fudge Ripple 1180 56% Fair

Valdani

Terra Cotta ultra JP7 100% Excellent
Terra Cotta very light H206 78% Approx
Tan light 13 60% Fair
Peach 69 59% Fair
Apricot very light 58 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Old Marigold 085 80% Good
Blessed Jess 133 79% Approx
Cheryl Chic 137 78% Approx
Cobbled Peach 129 76% Approx
Dulce de Leche 143 75% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 3771

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3771

DMC threads that pair well with 3771, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.