758 — Terra Cotta very light
Reds family#DB917A
Looking up DMC 758? It's Terra Cotta very light, a medium-light red shade (#DB917A / RGB 219, 145, 122). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 758
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pink Dawn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 758
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 758 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 758 (Terra Cotta very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 758
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 758
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 758 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 very light turns up.
DMC 758 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 758.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D758, Diamond Drills USA DMC758. A kit legend or drill bag marked 758 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 758
DMC threads that pair well with 758, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC758 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 758
DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. Expect a balanced and lively look that suits valentines, poppies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 758 look like?
DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #DB917A and RGB 219, 145, 122. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 758?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) is Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light, 80%) and Anchor 914 (Flesh Dark, 78%).
What DMC colors are similar to 758?
The closest DMC threads to 758 are 3773 Desert Sand Medium (ΔE 3.56), 3771 Terra Cotta ultra very light (ΔE 4.31), and 3779 Terra Cotta ultra very light (ΔE 5.38). These are useful substitutes when 758 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 758?
Reach for DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 758.
What fabric color works best with DMC 758 (Terra Cotta 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, 758 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.3:1 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 758?
No. DMC 758 (Terra Cotta 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 758?
Diamond Dotz D758 and Diamond Drills USA DMC758 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 758 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 758?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Trebizond 3865 Colonial Brick (92%), Gamma 5219 бежево-розовый (90%), Mill Hill Beads 72003 (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.