DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light
DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light is a light, soft beige with the screen hex #f4bba9. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.6; in Madeira, use Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 1.3, very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light
#f4bba9 · RGB 244, 187, 169
Closest to DMC 3771 in other brands
- Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium ΔE 1.3 very close
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 2.6 very close
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 4.7 close
DMC 3771 color values
| Code | 3771 |
|---|---|
| Name | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f4bba9 |
| RGB | 244, 187, 169 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 80.5, a* 18.1, b* 17.1 |
| HSL | 14°, 77 %, 81 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 11 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 80.5) |
| DMC color card | row 16-08 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light, ΔE 1.6 |
DMC 3771 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3771: the best is Madeira 2309 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 6 | Salmon Very Light | 1.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 893 | Rose Wine | 3.1 | close |
| Anchor | 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | 3.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 1.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 2605 | Peach Very Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2313 | Peach Flesh | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 4.0 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 5.4 | close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 2.6 | very close |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 4.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 6.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 4.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 9.8 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3771
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3771; the nearest, DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | #ebb7af | 4.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | #eeaa9b | 4.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 20 | Shrimp | #f7af93 | 4.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 754 | Peach Light | #f7cbbf | 4.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3824 | Apricot Light | #fecdc2 | 5.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3341 | Apricot | #fcab98 | 5.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3825 | Pumpkin Pale | #fdbd96 | 6.9 | more saturated |
| 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | #f8cac8 | 7.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 3771: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 89 to 69.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | 89.3 |
| 3 lighter | 3856 | Mahogany Ultra Very Light | 87.6 |
| 2 lighter | 3824 | Apricot Light | 86.3 |
| 1 lighter | 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | 85.2 |
| this color | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 80.5 |
| 1 darker | 437 | Tan Light | 78.5 |
| 2 darker | 3782 | Mocha Brown Light | 77.5 |
| 3 darker | 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | 75.6 |
| 4 darker | 21 | Alizarin Light | 68.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3771
One strand each of DMC 20 and DMC 754 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 224, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3771 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 20 Shrimp + 1 × DMC 754 Peach Light | #f7beab | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light | #f8baa6 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 3341 Apricot + 1 × DMC 05 Driftwood Light | #f0bcac | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3771
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f4bba9; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 12.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 08 | Driftwood Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use DMC 3771
Anchor 6 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3771. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 1.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3771 is number 11 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light and down to DMC 437 Tan Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3771 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.5:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Orange Cream (ΔE 4.0), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 2.6) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 4.4); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3771?
Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (ΔE 1.6, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 893 (ΔE 3.1) and Anchor 4146 (ΔE 3.3).
What color is DMC 3771?
DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #f4bba9, RGB 244, 187, 169, L* 80.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3771?
Inside DMC, DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 6 (ΔE 1.6) or Madeira 2309 (ΔE 1.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 20 and DMC 754 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 3771 in Perler beads?
Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 2.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3771?
Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium at ΔE 1.3 (very close), then Madeira 2605 at ΔE 3.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light ΔE 4.6
- DMC 754 Peach Light ΔE 4.8
- DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.3
DMC 3771 in other brands
- Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light ΔE 1.6
- Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium ΔE 1.3
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 4.0
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 2.6
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 4.7