3778 — Terra Cotta light
Reds family#C1695A
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.
About DMC 3778
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rose Gold
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3778
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 3778 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3778 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 light turns up.
DMC 3778 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 3778.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3778, Diamond Drills USA DMC3778. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3778 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3778
DMC threads that pair well with 3778, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3778 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 1007 (Flesh Very Dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1013 (Terracotta, 73%) and Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light, 71%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3778?
No. DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light) 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 3778?
Diamond Dotz D3778 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3778 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3778 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 3778?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1748 (97%), Dimensions 12338 Terra Cotta medium (96%), Finca 7813 Terra Cotta medium (96%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.