DMC 3771 — Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light

• DMC 224

  Shell Pink Very Light

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 758

  Terra Cotta Very Light

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 20

  Shrimp

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 754

  Peach Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3824

  Apricot Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3341

  Apricot

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3825

  Pumpkin Pale

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3779

  Rosewood Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 353

  Peach

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 761

  Salmon Light

  ΔE 7.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3771?

DMC 3771 is Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F4BBA9 — RGB 244, 187, 169 and HSL 14°, 77%, 81% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light?

Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light is DMC 3771, and it converts to Anchor 868. 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 3771?

DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light) converts to Anchor 868. 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 3771?

DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light) is #F4BBA9 in hex — that's RGB 244, 187, 169 or HSL 14°, 77%, 81%. 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 3771?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3771 (81% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Peach Light (DMC 754) sits at 86% for highlights, and Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758) at 77% 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 3771?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3771 are Shell Pink Very Light (DMC 224), Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758), Shrimp (DMC 20), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3771 is out of stock.