J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

2295 — Jonquil Medium Light

Yellows family

Need details on J&P Coates 2295? This light, highly saturated yellow shade (Jonquil Medium Light) is hex #FFE080, RGB 255, 224, 128. 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.

Hex
#FFE080
RGB
255, 224, 128
HSL
45°, 100%, 75%
Lab
89.9, -1.2, 50.6
Lightness
75%
Light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
45°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2295

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

J&P Coates 2295 Jonquil Medium Light

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 2295

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

Working with J&P Coates 2295

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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

Bold accents & focal points

J&P Coates 2295 (Jonquil Medium 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.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2295

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2295, 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 2295 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About J&P Coates 2295

Jonquil Medium Light (catalog code J&P Coates 2295) 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 daffodils and lemon motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 2295?

J&P Coates 2295 is called Jonquil Medium Light. It's a light yellow shade (hex #FFE080, RGB 255, 224, 128) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2295?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2295 (Jonquil Medium Light) is DMC 744 (Yellow pale) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 92%) and DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 85%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2295?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 2295 are 2289 Jonquil Light (ΔE 5.88), 2874 Saffron Medium (ΔE 6.07), and 2293 Citrus (ΔE 6.5). These are useful substitutes when 2295 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 2295?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2295 (Jonquil Medium Light) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey 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 2295 (Jonquil Medium 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, 2295 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.