DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta
DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C56A5B and RGB 197, 106, 91. The closest substitute is DMC 3722 Medium Shell Pink.
Color values
| DMC code | 356 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Terra Cotta |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C56A5B |
| RGB | 197, 106, 91 |
| HSL | 8°, 48%, 56% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3722 Medium Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 3830 Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 961 Dark Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 3687 Mauve | View color | Close |
| 3778 Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 351 Coral | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 356 in patterns
Medium Terra Cotta sits in the Reds family and works as a warm accent color. It is a natural fit for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details, and for small focal points that need strong contrast.
- Pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds.
- Pattern ideas: rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments.
- Also useful for warm shadows in portraits and gift patterns.
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