DMC 3830 Terra Cotta
DMC 3830 Terra Cotta is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B95544 and RGB 185, 85, 68. The closest substitute is DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta.
Color values
| DMC code | 3830 |
|---|---|
| Name | Terra Cotta |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B95544 |
| RGB | 185, 85, 68 |
| HSL | 9°, 46%, 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 356 Medium Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 301 Medium Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 355 Dark Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 350 Medium Coral | View color | Similar |
| 3858 Medium Rosewood | View color | Similar |
| 3722 Medium 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 3830 in patterns
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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