3778 DMC color
Terra Cotta Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3778
- Name
- Terra Cotta Light
- Hex
- #D98978
- RGB (0-255)
- 217, 137, 120
- CIELAB (D65)
- 64.96, 28.66, 21.93
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3778
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 223 Shell Pink Light | #CC847C | 4.12 |
| 21 Alizarin Light | #D79982 | 5.56 |
| 962 Dusty Rose Medium | #E68A8A | 6.57 |
| 3340 Apricot Medium | #FF836F | 7.09 |
| 3859 Rosewood Light | #BA8B7C | 7.27 |
Free patterns to try with 3778
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Terra Cotta Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3778. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Terra Cotta Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.