Alpine light
Includes DMC 3830 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3830 DMC color
Terra Cotta. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3830
- Name
- Terra Cotta
- Hex
- #B95544
- RGB (0-255)
- 185, 85, 68
- CIELAB (D65)
- 48.55, 39.11, 29.26
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 3830
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Alizarin | #BC604E | 3.19 |
| 356 Terra Cotta Medium | #C56A5B | 6.76 |
| 347 Salmon Very Dark | #BF2D2D | 7.85 |
| 3722 Shell Pink Medium | #BC6C64 | 7.89 |
| 350 Coral Medium | #E04848 | 7.96 |
Free patterns using DMC 3830
Tulip F Initial
Includes DMC 3830 in its default stitch grid.
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Poppy G Initial
Includes DMC 3830 in its default stitch grid.
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Olive and Bow Wreath
Includes DMC 3830 in its default stitch grid.
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Geometric Floral Frame
Includes DMC 3830 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Terra Cotta 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.