DMC 3771 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta
DMC 3771 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F4BBA9 and RGB 244, 187, 169. The closest substitute is DMC 353 Peach.
Color values
| DMC code | 3771 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F4BBA9 |
| RGB | 244, 187, 169 |
| HSL | 14°, 77%, 81% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 353 Peach | View color | Close |
| 758 Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 3824 Light Apricot | View color | Close |
| 754 Light Peach | View color | Close |
| 20 Shrimp | View color | Close |
| 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
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 3771 in patterns
Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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