DMC 3779 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta
DMC 3779 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F8CAC8 and RGB 248, 202, 200. The closest substitute is DMC 761 Light Salmon.
Color values
| DMC code | 3779 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F8CAC8 |
| RGB | 248, 202, 200 |
| HSL | 2°, 77%, 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 761 Light Salmon | View color | Very close |
| 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose | View color | Very close |
| 3824 Light Apricot | View color | Close |
| 754 Light Peach | View color | Close |
| 224 Very Light Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 3689 Light Mauve | 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 3779 in patterns
Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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