What color is DMC 3830?

DMC 3830 is Terra Cotta, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B95544 (RGB 185, 85, 68), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3830?

Anchor 5975 is the closest published match for DMC 3830. 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 3830?

Among DMC's 7 Terra Cotta shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3778 Light Terra Cotta and the next darker one is DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta.

Can I get DMC 3830 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3830 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3830

DMC 3830 Terra Cotta

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3830.

Code3830

NameTerra Cotta

Hex#B95544

RGB185, 85, 68

HSL9°, 46%, 50%

CIELAB48.6, 39.1, 29.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3830 is Anchor 5975. 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 3830 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 3830

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3830, 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.

3830Terra CottaThis color
597Turquoise

Analogous

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

3350Ultra Dark Dusty Rose
3830Terra CottaThis color
832Golden Olive

Triadic

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

3830Terra CottaThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

3830Terra CottaThis color
913Medium Nile Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3830?: DMC 3830 is Terra Cotta, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B95544 (RGB 185, 85, 68), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3830?: Anchor 5975 is the closest published match for DMC 3830. 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 3830?: Among DMC's 7 Terra Cotta shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3778 Light Terra Cotta and the next darker one is DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta.
Can I get DMC 3830 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3830 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3830

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