2289 — Jonquil Light
Yellows family
Below: J&P Coates 2289 (Jonquil Light), a light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #FFEBA8 and RGB 255, 235, 168. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2289
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 2289
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2289
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 2289 (Jonquil Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 2293 (Citrus) is so near (ΔE 1.46), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2289
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2289, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 2289 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 2289
J&P Coates 2289 is the floss known as Jonquil Light: a highly saturated, light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. The soft and lively character of this shade lends itself well to warm backgrounds and golden accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for stars and honey themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 2289 look like?
J&P Coates 2289 (Jonquil Light) is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #FFEBA8 and RGB 255, 235, 168. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 2289?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2289 (Jonquil 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, 82%) and DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 75%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 2289?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2289 are 2293 Citrus (ΔE 1.46), 5372 Sand Stone (ΔE 4.5), and 2296 Citrus Light (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 2289 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 2289?
Reach for J&P Coates 2289 (Jonquil Light) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2289.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 2289 (Jonquil 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, 2289 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.