DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light
DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light is a light, soft beige with the screen hex #eeaa9b. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 893 Rose Wine, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light (ΔE 2.0, very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light
#eeaa9b · RGB 238, 170, 155
Closest to DMC 758 in other brands
- Anchor 893 Rose Wine ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Coral ΔE 5.9 close
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 1.9 very close
- Artkal S S50 Mandys Pink ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 5.5 close
DMC 758 color values
| Code | 758 |
|---|---|
| Name | Terra Cotta Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #eeaa9b |
| RGB | 238, 170, 155 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.6, a* 23.1, b* 17.7 |
| HSL | 11°, 71 %, 77 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 17 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 75.6) |
| DMC color card | row 16-09 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 893 Rose Wine, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 758 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 758: the best is Madeira 2605 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 893 | Rose Wine | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 8 | Salmon Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 868 | Flesh Medium | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2605 | Peach Very Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 2313 | Peach Flesh | 2.2 | very close |
| Madeira | 2503 | Bright Terracotta Light | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Coral | code 80-15272 | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 6.6 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 1.9 | very close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 5.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S94 | Warm Blush | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 5.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 9.9 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 758
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 758, led by DMC 3341 Apricot at ΔE 2.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3341 | Apricot | #fcab98 | 2.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | #e2a099 | 4.0 | a little darker |
| 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | #f4bba9 | 4.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 20 | Shrimp | #f7af93 | 4.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | #ebb7af | 4.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 760 | Salmon | #f5adad | 5.9 | a little lighter |
| 352 | Coral Light | #fd9c97 | 6.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 21 | Alizarin Light | #d79982 | 6.3 | darker |
Shading DMC 758: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 88 to 66.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3856 | Mahogany Ultra Very Light | 87.6 |
| 3 lighter | 3824 | Apricot Light | 86.3 |
| 2 lighter | 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | 85.2 |
| 1 lighter | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 80.5 |
| this color | 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | 75.6 |
| 1 darker | 21 | Alizarin Light | 68.6 |
| 2 darker | 422 | Hazelnut Brown Light | 68.2 |
| 3 darker | 612 | Drab Brown Light | 65.9 |
| 4 darker | 841 | Beige Brown Light | 65.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 758
One strand each of DMC 3727 and DMC 402 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3341, ΔE 2.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 758 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light + 1 × DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light | #eaa898 | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 152 Shell Pink Medium Light + 1 × DMC 20 Shrimp | #eda896 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 20 Shrimp + 1 × DMC 3688 Mauve Medium | #efaca0 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 758
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #eeaa9b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 758
Anchor 893 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 758. It is a little lighter and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 758 is number 17 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light and down to DMC 21 Alizarin Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 3341, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 758 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Coral (ΔE 5.9), Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 1.9) and Artkal S S50 Mandys Pink (ΔE 5.8); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 758?
Anchor 893 Rose Wine is the closest Anchor match to DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 8 (ΔE 2.9) and Anchor 868 (ΔE 3.5).
What color is DMC 758?
DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #eeaa9b, RGB 238, 170, 155, L* 75.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 758?
Inside DMC, DMC 3341 Apricot is nearest (ΔE 2.8). From other brands, Anchor 893 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 2605 (ΔE 2.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3727 and DMC 402 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 758 in Perler beads?
Perler Coral (#ff9a8b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 1.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 758?
Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light at ΔE 2.0 (very close), then Madeira 2313 at ΔE 2.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 4.6
- DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light ΔE 4.8
- DMC 21 Alizarin Light ΔE 6.3
DMC 758 in other brands
- Anchor 893 Rose Wine ΔE 2.7
- Perler Coral ΔE 5.9
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 1.9
- Artkal S S50 Mandys Pink ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 5.5