DMC 356Terra Cotta Medium
DMC 356 — Terra Cotta Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C56A5B
- RGB
- 197, 106, 91
- Anchor
- 1027
- DMC code
- 356
Nearest DMC colors to 356
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 356 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 197, 106, 91. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.