DMC 356 — Terra Cotta Medium

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 22

  Alizarin

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 9.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 356?

DMC 356 is Terra Cotta Medium, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C56A5B — RGB 197, 106, 91 and HSL 8°, 48%, 56% — 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 Medium?

Terra Cotta Medium is DMC 356, and it converts to Anchor 1027. 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 356?

DMC 356 (Terra Cotta Medium) converts to Anchor 1027. 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 356?

DMC 356 (Terra Cotta Medium) is #C56A5B in hex — that's RGB 197, 106, 91 or HSL 8°, 48%, 56%. 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 356?

To build dimension, flank DMC 356 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961) sits at 63% for highlights, and Alizarin (DMC 22) at 52% 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 356?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 356 are Shell Pink Medium (DMC 3722), Alizarin (DMC 22), Terra Cotta (DMC 3830), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 356 is out of stock.