DMC Mouliné Spécial

3779 — Terra Cotta ultra very light

Reds family

Need details on DMC 3779? This light, vivid red 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.

Hex
#E8A492
RGB
232, 164, 146
HSL
13°, 65%, 74%
Lab
73.4, 22.9, 19.4
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
13°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3779

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

DMC 3779 Terra Cotta ultra very light

Madeira

Peach Very Light 2605 79% Approx
Bright Terracotta Light 2503 79% Approx
Coral Light 0304 75% Approx
Terracotta Light 0403 72% Approx
Peach Flesh 2313 70% Approx

J&P Coates

Peony Medium Light 3069 79% Approx
Flesh Medium 3868 76% Approx
Sportsman Flesh 3146 72% Approx
Salmon Medium Light 3008 71% Approx
Raspberry Light 3087 66% Approx

Sullivans

Peach Light 45189 81% Good
Terra Cotta Ultra Light 45392 76% Approx
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 68% Approx
Apricot Light 45421 68% Approx
Pumpkin Pale 45422 68% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 2185 2185 88% Good
Cosmo 461 461 81% Good
Cosmo 424 424 76% Approx
Cosmo 752 752 75% Approx
Cosmo 851 851 74% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese 79% Approx
Creamy Peach Creamy Peach 57% Fair
Old Marigold Old Marigold 57% Fair
Sweet Potato Sweet Potato 50% Fair
Sugar and Spice Sugar and Spice 49% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Mimosa (obsolete) 2231 80% Good
Flamingo (obsolete) 2247 68% Approx
Chablis 1139 67% Approx
Peach 1131 66% Approx
Conch 1133 61% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cameo Pink 0730 78% Approx
Sweet Petunia 0711 55% Fair
Apricot Blush 0620 52% Fair
Adobe 1160 51% Fair
Coral Reef 0591 50% Fair

Valdani

Peach 69 79% Approx
Terra Cotta very light H206 73% Approx
Terra Cotta ultra JP7 72% Approx
Apricot very light 58 67% Approx
Shell Pink ultra very light JP4 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cobbled Peach 129 88% Good
Rosy Glow 140 69% Approx
Wild Oats 060 61% Fair
Blessed Jess 133 60% Fair
Secondhand Rose 124 60% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3779

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 3779

DMC threads that pair well with 3779, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

DMC 3779 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About DMC 3779

DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is a light, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 3779 look like?

DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #E8A492 and RGB 232, 164, 146. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3779?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) is Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light, 84%) and Anchor 8 (Peach Light, 77%).

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 poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3779.