DMC 3830 — Terra Cotta

• DMC 22

  Alizarin

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 666

  Bright Red

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 10.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3830?

DMC 3830 is Terra Cotta, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BC5544 — RGB 188, 85, 68 and HSL 8°, 47%, 50% — 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?

Terra Cotta is DMC 3830, and it converts to Anchor 5975. 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 3830?

DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta) converts to Anchor 5975. 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 3830?

DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta) is #BC5544 in hex — that's RGB 188, 85, 68 or HSL 8°, 47%, 50%. 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 3830?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3830 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Medium (DMC 356) sits at 56% for highlights, and Salmon Very Dark (DMC 347) at 46% 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 3830?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3830 are Alizarin (DMC 22), Rose Dark (DMC 309), Terra Cotta Medium (DMC 356), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3830 is out of stock.