3779 — Terra Cotta ultra very light
Pinks family#E8A492
Need details on DMC 3779? This light, vivid pink shade (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is hex #E8A492, RGB 232, 164, 146. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 3779
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Burnished Pink
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3779
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 3779 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3779
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3779
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3779 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 ultra very light turns up.
DMC 3779 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 3779.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3779, Diamond Drills USA DMC3779. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3779 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3779
DMC threads that pair well with 3779, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3779 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3779
DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is a light, vivid shade in the pinks family. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in rose buds and florals. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring skin tones and romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3779 look like?
DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #E8A492 and RGB 232, 164, 146. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3779?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1008 (Flesh Medium, 86%) and Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light, 82%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3779?
The closest DMC threads to 3779 are 353 Peach (ΔE 4.11), 754 Peach light (ΔE 4.16), and 3824 Apricot light (ΔE 4.49). These are useful substitutes when 3779 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3779?
Reach for DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3779.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very 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, 3779 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.2:1 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 3779?
No. DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very 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 3779?
Diamond Dotz D3779 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3779 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3779 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 3779?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Finca 1474 Coral light (94%), Appleton 622 Flamingo (93%), Gamma 0703 персиковый (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.