DMC 355 — Terra Cotta Dark

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 817

  Coral Red Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 9.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 355?

DMC 355 is Terra Cotta Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #984436 — RGB 152, 68, 54 and HSL 9°, 48%, 40% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Terra Cotta Dark?

Terra Cotta Dark is DMC 355, and it converts to Anchor 1014. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 355?

DMC 355 (Terra Cotta Dark) converts to Anchor 1014. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 355?

DMC 355 (Terra Cotta Dark) is #984436 in hex — that's RGB 152, 68, 54 or HSL 9°, 48%, 40%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 355?

To build dimension, flank DMC 355 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Shell Pink Dark (DMC 3721) sits at 46% for highlights, and Terra Cotta Very Dark (DMC 3777) at 33% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 355?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 355 are Rosewood Medium (DMC 3858), Terra Cotta Very Dark (DMC 3777), Salmon Very Dark (DMC 347), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 355 is out of stock.