J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

2292 — Jonquil Very Light

Yellows family

J&P Coates 2292 (Jonquil Very Light) is a very light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #FFFFDC and RGB values 255, 255, 220. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#FFFFDC
RGB
255, 255, 220
HSL
60°, 100%, 93%
Lab
99.2, -5.7, 16.8
Lightness
93%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
60°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2292

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 2292 Jonquil Very Light

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 2292

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 2292

On white fabric
1:1
On dark fabric
20.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Pale shades like J&P Coates 2292 (Jonquil Very Light) do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 3280 (Soft Carnation), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.14). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2292

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2292, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Yellows Family

J&P Coates 2292 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About J&P Coates 2292

A very light, highly saturated entry in the yellows family, J&P Coates 2292 carries the name Jonquil Very Light with sunny yellow tones. Its fresh and luminous presence shines in stars and honey themes alike. Pull this thread for wheat fields or daffodils when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 2292?

J&P Coates 2292 is called Jonquil Very Light. It's a very light yellow shade (hex #FFFFDC, RGB 255, 255, 220) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2292?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2292 (Jonquil Very Light) is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 712 (Cream, 59%) and DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 59%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2292?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 2292 are 3280 Soft Carnation (ΔE 3.14), 6015 Grass Green Very Light (ΔE 3.32), and 3334 Copper Very Light (ΔE 3.75). These are useful substitutes when 2292 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 2292?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2292 (Jonquil Very Light) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. 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 2292 (Jonquil Very Light) be used for highlights?

2292 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.