DMC 3830Terra Cotta
DMC 3830 — Terra Cotta
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #BC5544
- RGB
- 188, 85, 68
- Anchor
- 5975
- DMC code
- 3830
Nearest DMC colors to 3830
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3830 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 188, 85, 68. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.