2290 — Canary Yellow Medium
Yellows family
Need details on J&P Coates 2290? This medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade (Canary Yellow Medium) is hex #FFD224, RGB 255, 210, 36. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani 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 2290
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 2290
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2290
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 2290 (Canary Yellow Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2290
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2290, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 2290 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 2290
J&P Coates 2290 is the floss known as Canary Yellow Medium: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and lively, perfect for warm backgrounds and golden accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on stars and honey themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 2290 look like?
J&P Coates 2290 (Canary Yellow Medium) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #FFD224 and RGB 255, 210, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 2290?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2290 (Canary Yellow Medium) is DMC 973 (Canary bright) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 726 (Topaz light, 89%) and DMC 307 (Lemon, 76%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 2290?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2290 are 2295 Jonquil Medium Light (ΔE 8.35), 2874 Saffron Medium (ΔE 12.12), and 2294 Topaz Light (ΔE 12.57). These are useful substitutes when 2290 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 2290?
Reach for J&P Coates 2290 (Canary Yellow Medium) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2290.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 2290 (Canary Yellow Medium)?
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, 2290 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.