DMC 3778 — Terra Cotta Light

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3340

  Apricot Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3859

  Rosewood Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 152

  Shell Pink Medium Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 758

  Terra Cotta Very Light

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 352

  Coral Light

  ΔE 8.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3778?

DMC 3778 is Terra Cotta Light, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D98978 — RGB 217, 137, 120 and HSL 11°, 56%, 66% — 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 Light?

Terra Cotta Light is DMC 3778, and it converts to Anchor 1013. 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 3778?

DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta Light) converts to Anchor 1013. 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 3778?

DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta Light) is #D98978 in hex — that's RGB 217, 137, 120 or HSL 11°, 56%, 66%. 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 3778?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3778 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Alizarin Light (DMC 21) sits at 68% for highlights, and Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961) at 63% 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 3778?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3778 are Shell Pink Light (DMC 223), Alizarin Light (DMC 21), Dusty Rose Medium (DMC 962), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3778 is out of stock.