DMC 356
DMC 356 Terra Cotta Medium
DMC 356 is “Terra Cotta Medium”, a color from the red family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 356
- Catalog name
- Terra Cotta Medium
- Color family
- Red
- Approximate screen color
#C56A5B- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- TT-01-906 Ceylon Tomato Soup
#D66861
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 356?
DMC 356 is the floss DMC calls “Terra Cotta Medium”, from the red family. Its approximate screen color is #C56A5B.
What can I use instead of DMC 356?
The closest shades to DMC 356 in the same family are DMC 3722, DMC 22, DMC 961. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 356 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.