2296 — Citrus Light
Oranges family
Below: J&P Coates 2296 (Citrus Light), a very light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FFF0C5 and RGB 255, 240, 197. 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 2296
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 2296
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2296
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 2296 (Citrus Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2296
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2296, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 2296 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2296
J&P Coates 2296 is the floss known as Citrus Light: a highly saturated, very light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The airy and bright character of this shade lends itself well to fox designs and fall harvest scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 2296 look like?
J&P Coates 2296 (Citrus Light) is a very light shade in the oranges family with hex #FFF0C5 and RGB 255, 240, 197. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 2296?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2296 (Citrus Light) is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 83%) and DMC ECRU (Ecru, 68%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 2296?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2296 are 5372 Sand Stone (ΔE 3.5), 5369 Ecru (ΔE 3.65), and 5387 Ecru (ΔE 3.65). These are useful substitutes when 2296 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 2296?
Reach for J&P Coates 2296 (Citrus Light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2296.
Can J&P Coates 2296 (Citrus Light) be used for highlights?
2296 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.