DMC Mouliné Spécial

758 — Terra Cotta very light

Reds family

Looking up DMC 758? It's Terra Cotta very light, a medium-light red shade (#DB917A / RGB 219, 145, 122). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#DB917A
RGB
219, 145, 122
HSL
14°, 57%, 67%
Lab
67.1, 25.4, 23.7
Lightness
67%
Light
Saturation
57%
Rich
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 758

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

DMC 758 Terra Cotta very light

Madeira

Coffee Brown Very Light 2601 87% Good
2410 2410 85% Good
Terracotta Light 0403 84% Good
Peach Light 0302 69% Approx
Coral 0303 66% Approx

J&P Coates

Chicory Medium 2337 77% Approx
Toast Light 5943 75% Approx
Tawny Medium 2876 72% Approx
Rose Wine Medium 3240 70% Approx
Sportsman Flesh 3146 69% Approx

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 77% Approx
Pumpkin Pale 45422 75% Approx
Tan Light 45098 73% Approx
Terra Cotta Very Light 45190 70% Approx
Peach Light 45189 67% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 3185 3185 86% Good
Cosmo 2341 2341 79% Approx
Cosmo 127 127 78% Approx
Cosmo 2185 2185 77% Approx
Cosmo 424 424 76% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese 88% Good
Old Marigold Old Marigold 78% Approx
Sweet Potato Sweet Potato 75% Approx
Sunkissed Sunkissed 57% Fair
Blushing Beauty Blushing Beauty 54% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Cantaloupe (obsolete 2243 82% Good
Peach 1131 81% Good
Mimosa (obsolete) 2231 79% Approx
Flamingo (obsolete) 2247 76% Approx
Pink Sand 2285 73% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Burnt Orange 0550 65% Approx
Adobe 1160 63% Fair
Pumpkin Patch 0530 62% Fair
Cameo Pink 0730 60% Fair
Nutmeg 0560 57% Fair

Valdani

Terra Cotta very light H206 100% Excellent
Terra Cotta ultra JP7 78% Approx
Peach 69 62% Fair
Apricot 69A 60% Fair
Mocha Beige light 174 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cobbled Peach 129 85% Good
Dulce de Leche 143 78% Approx
Cheryl Chic 137 66% Approx
Blessed Jess 133 65% Approx
Shrimp Cocktail 038 65% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 758

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 758

DMC threads that pair well with 758, 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 758 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 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh, 84%) and Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light, 82%).

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.