2302 — Citrus Medium
Oranges family
J&P Coates 2302 — Citrus Medium — has hex #FFB755 and RGB 255, 183, 85. This medium-light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2302
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 2302
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2302
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 2302 (Citrus Medium) 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 2302
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 2302 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2302
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, J&P Coates 2302 carries the name Citrus Medium with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 2302?
J&P Coates 2302 is called Citrus Medium. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #FFB755, RGB 255, 183, 85) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2302?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2302 (Citrus Medium) is DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light, 79%) and DMC 725 (Topaz, 79%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2302?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2302 are 2294 Topaz Light (ΔE 5.49), 2306 Antique Gold Light (ΔE 6.44), and 5375 Nutmeg Light (ΔE 7.94). These are useful substitutes when 2302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 2302?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2302 (Citrus Medium) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium-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 2302 (Citrus 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, 2302 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.