DMC 3778 Light Terra Cotta
DMC 3778 Light Terra Cotta is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D98978 and RGB 217, 137, 120. The closest substitute is DMC 962 Medium Dusty Rose.
Color values
| DMC code | 3778 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Terra Cotta |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D98978 |
| RGB | 217, 137, 120 |
| HSL | 11°, 56%, 66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 962 Medium Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 961 Dark Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 3722 Medium Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 356 Medium Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 352 Light Coral | View color | Close |
| 152 Medium Light Shell Pink | 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 3778 in patterns
Light Terra Cotta sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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