3778 — Terra Cotta light
Reds family
DMC 3778 — Terra Cotta light — has hex #C1695A and RGB 193, 105, 90. This medium-light, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3778
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 3778
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3778
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 21 (Light Alizarin), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.01). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3778
DMC threads that pair well with 3778, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3778 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3778
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, DMC 3778 carries the name Terra Cotta light with red-orange tones. Its tone is steady and approachable, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3778?
DMC 3778 is called Terra Cotta light. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #C1695A, RGB 193, 105, 90) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3778?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light) is Anchor 1013 (Terracotta) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany, 73%) and Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3778?
The closest DMC threads to 3778 are 21 Light Alizarin (ΔE 3.01), 3859 Rosewood light (ΔE 3.69), and 407 Clay Brown (3773) (ΔE 4.95). These are useful substitutes when 3778 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3778?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta 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, 3778 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.