2275 — Citrus Ultra Light
Oranges family
J&P Coates 2275 — Citrus Ultra Light — has hex #F6EADB and RGB 246, 234, 219. This very light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2275
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 2275
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2275
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Pale shades like J&P Coates 2275 (Citrus Ultra Light) do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 5933 (Linen Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.93). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2275
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2275, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 2275 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2275
Citrus Ultra Light (catalog code J&P Coates 2275) is a very light, vivid shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a fresh and luminous feel that suits sunsets and warm accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with seasonal designs or pumpkins for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 2275?
J&P Coates 2275 is called Citrus Ultra Light. It's a very light orange shade (hex #F6EADB, RGB 246, 234, 219) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2275?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2275 (Citrus Ultra Light) is DMC 712 (Cream) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 76%) and DMC 3770 (Tawny very light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2275?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2275 are 5933 Linen Light (ΔE 1.93), 3066 Wineberry Very Light (ΔE 2.73), and 2300 Turf Very Light (ΔE 3.87). These are useful substitutes when 2275 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 2275?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2275 (Citrus Ultra Light) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can J&P Coates 2275 (Citrus Ultra Light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 2275 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.