2288 — Lemon Light
Yellows family#FCEDAA
Need details on J&P Coates 2288? This light, highly saturated yellow shade (Lemon Light) is hex #FCEDAA, RGB 252, 237, 170. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2288
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 2288
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2288
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
J&P Coates 2288 (Lemon Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 2289 (Jonquil Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.51). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2288
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2288, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates2288 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 2288
Lemon Light (catalog code J&P Coates 2288) is a light, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in highlights and warm backgrounds. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring golden accents and stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 2288?
J&P Coates 2288 is called Lemon Light. It's a light yellow shade (hex #FCEDAA, RGB 252, 237, 170) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2288?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2288 (Lemon Light) is DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 84%) and DMC 746 (Off White, 71%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2288?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2288 are 2289 Jonquil Light (ΔE 1.51), 2293 Citrus (ΔE 5.29), and 5372 Sand Stone (ΔE 5.39). These are useful substitutes when 2288 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 2288?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2288 (Lemon Light) for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 2288 (Lemon Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2288 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.