DMC Mouliné Spécial

3777 — Terra Cotta very dark

Reds family

Looking up DMC 3777? It's Terra Cotta very dark, a medium-dark red shade (#822529 / RGB 130, 37, 41). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#822529
RGB
130, 37, 41
HSL
357°, 56%, 33%
Lab
30.0, 39.9, 20.5
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
357°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3777

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

DMC 3777 Terra Cotta very dark

Sullivans

Shell Pink Dark 45365 91% Good
Rosewood Medium 45456 85% Good
Raspberry Very Dark 45492 78% Approx
Shell Pink Very Dark 45044 78% Approx
Terra Cotta Dark 45078 77% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cupid 012 93% Good
Bing Cherry 151 87% Good
Bandana 094 85% Good
Manor Red 101 79% Approx
Razzleberry 161 70% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 3777

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

DMC 3777 Terra Cotta very dark
Terra Cotta dark DMC 355 Very close ΔE 2.54 Alizarin DMC 22 Very close ΔE 4.01 Garnet DMC 816 Very close ΔE 4.06 Christmas Red dark DMC 498 Very close ΔE 4.52 Shell Pink dark DMC 3721 Very close ΔE 4.58 Red Copper dark DMC 918 Very close ΔE 4.77 Shell Pink very dark DMC 221 Very close ΔE 4.93 Christmas Red medium DMC 304 Close ΔE 5.41

Working with DMC 3777

On white fabric
9.4:1
On dark fabric
2.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

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.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3777

DMC threads that pair well with 3777, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
3777
3847 Teal Green dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
3777
975 Golden Brown dark 3803 Mauve medium
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
3777
986 Forest Green very dark 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
3777
356 Terra Cotta medium 760 Salmon 776 Pink Medium

Reds Family

DMC 3777 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

3777 Terra Cotta very dark 3777 817 Coral Red very dark 817 919 Red Copper 919 321 Christmas Red 321 3858 Rosewood medium 3858 315 Antique Mauve dark 315 632 Desert Sand ultra very dark 632 918 Red Copper dark 918 816 Garnet 816 400 Mahogany dark 400 221 Shell Pink very dark 221

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 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 22 (Garnet, 79%) and Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 74%).

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.

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