2306 — Antique Gold Light
Oranges family#FFA449
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 2306. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Looking up J&P Coates 2306? It's Antique Gold Light, a medium-light orange shade (#FFA449 / RGB 255, 164, 73). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2306
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 2306
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2306
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 2306 (Antique Gold Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2306
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates2306 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2306
J&P Coates 2306 is the floss known as Antique Gold Light: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 2306 look like?
J&P Coates 2306 (Antique Gold Light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #FFA449 and RGB 255, 164, 73. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 2306?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2306 (Antique Gold Light) is DMC 742 (Tangerine light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 73%) and DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 68%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 2306?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2306 are 2298 Jonquil Dark (ΔE 5.36), 2308 Antique Gold Medium (ΔE 6.41), and 5350 Desert Medium (ΔE 6.77). These are useful substitutes when 2306 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 2306?
Reach for J&P Coates 2306 (Antique Gold Light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2306.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 2306 (Antique Gold Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2306 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.