What color is DMC 355?

DMC 355 is Dark Terra Cotta, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #984436 (RGB 152, 68, 54), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 355?

Anchor 1014 is the closest published match for DMC 355, and some conversion charts list Anchor 884 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 355?

Among DMC's 7 Terra Cotta shades, the next lighter one is DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta and the next darker one is DMC 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta.

Can I get DMC 355 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 355 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 355 Dark Terra Cotta

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 355.

Code355

NameDark Terra Cotta

Hex#984436

RGB152, 68, 54

HSL9°, 48%, 40%

CIELAB39.7, 34.1, 25.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 355 is Anchor 1014 (some charts list 884). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Terra Cotta shades

All 7 DMC Terra Cotta shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 355 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 355

Color-wheel combinations that start from 355, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

355Dark Terra CottaThis color
3810Dark Turquoise

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3803Dark Mauve
355Dark Terra CottaThis color
167Very Dark Yellow Beige

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

355Dark Terra CottaThis color
700Bright Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

355Dark Terra CottaThis color
911Medium Emerald Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 355?: DMC 355 is Dark Terra Cotta, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #984436 (RGB 152, 68, 54), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 355?: Anchor 1014 is the closest published match for DMC 355, and some conversion charts list Anchor 884 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 355?: Among DMC's 7 Terra Cotta shades, the next lighter one is DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta and the next darker one is DMC 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta.
Can I get DMC 355 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 355 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 355

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