2308 — Antique Gold Medium
Oranges family
Need details on J&P Coates 2308? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Antique Gold Medium) is hex #F68D39, RGB 246, 141, 57. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2308
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 2308
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2308
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 2308 (Antique Gold 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 2308
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2308, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 2308 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2308
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, J&P Coates 2308 carries the name Antique Gold Medium with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 2308?
J&P Coates 2308 is called Antique Gold Medium. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #F68D39, RGB 246, 141, 57) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2308?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2308 (Antique Gold Medium) is DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 741 (Tangerine medium, 87%) and DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 80%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2308?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2308 are 2099 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 3.37), 2327 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 3.37), and 2314 Citrus Dark (ΔE 4.78). These are useful substitutes when 2308 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 2308?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2308 (Antique Gold Medium) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. 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 2308 (Antique Gold Medium)?
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, 2308 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.