3777 — Terra Cotta very dark
Reds family#822529
Looking up DMC 3777? It's Terra Cotta very dark, a medium-dark red shade (#822529 / RGB 130, 37, 41). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3777
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Red Leather
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3777
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 3777 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 3777
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3777
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) sits a hair from DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) (ΔE 2.54) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 3777 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 very dark turns up.
DMC 3777 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 3777.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3777, Diamond Drills USA DMC3777. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3777 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3777
DMC threads that pair well with 3777, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3777 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3777
Known as Terra Cotta very dark, DMC 3777 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits ladybug designs, barn scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3777 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3777 is Terra Cotta very dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #822529, RGB 130, 37, 41). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3777?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) is Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 84%) and Anchor 1005 (Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3777?
The closest DMC threads to 3777 are 355 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 2.54), 22 Alizarin (ΔE 4.01), and 816 Garnet (ΔE 4.06). These are useful substitutes when 3777 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3777 good for?
DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3777.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark)?
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, 3777 has a contrast ratio of about 9.4:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 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 3777?
No. DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) 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 3777?
Diamond Dotz D3777 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3777 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3777 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 3777?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Appleton 722 Paprika (97%), PNK Kirov 0811 (94%), Eterna Silk 1570 Brick Ultra Dark (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.