DMC 758Terra Cotta Very Light
DMC 758 — Terra Cotta Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #EEAA9B
- RGB
- 238, 170, 155
- HSL
- 11°, 71%, 77%
- Anchor
- 868
- DMC code
- 758
- Color family
- Oranges
Nearest DMC colors to 758
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 758 is out of stock.
- DMC 3341
Apricot
ΔE 2.8
- DMC 152
Shell Pink Medium Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3771
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light
ΔE 4.6
- DMC 20
Shrimp
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 224
Shell Pink Very Light
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 760
Salmon
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 352
Coral Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 21
Alizarin Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 957
Geranium Pale
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3688
Mauve Medium
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 3716
Dusty Rose Medium Very Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3354
Dusty Rose Light
ΔE 8.2
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 758?
- DMC 758 is Terra Cotta Very Light, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #EEAA9B — RGB 238, 170, 155 and HSL 11°, 71%, 77% — 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 Very Light?
- Terra Cotta Very Light is DMC 758, 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 758?
- DMC 758 (Terra Cotta 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 758?
- DMC 758 (Terra Cotta Very Light) is #EEAA9B in hex — that's RGB 238, 170, 155 or HSL 11°, 71%, 77%. 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 758?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 758 (77% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771) sits at 81% for highlights, and Shell Pink Medium Light (DMC 152) at 74% 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 758?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 758 are Apricot (DMC 3341), Shell Pink Medium Light (DMC 152), Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 758 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.