2332 — Blaze Light
Oranges family#FF5B00
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 2332. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Looking up J&P Coates 2332? It's Blaze Light, a medium orange shade (#FF5B00 / RGB 255, 91, 0). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2332
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 2332
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2332
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 2332 (Blaze 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 2332
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2332, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates2332 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2332
Blaze Light (catalog code J&P Coates 2332) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. Expect a confident and warm look that suits citrus motifs, fox designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 2332?
J&P Coates 2332 is called Blaze Light. It's a medium orange shade (hex #FF5B00, RGB 255, 91, 0) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2332?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2332 (Blaze Light) is DMC 971 (Pumpkin) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 970 (Pumpkin light, 87%) and DMC 740 (Tangerine (971), 84%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2332?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2332 are 2330 Burnt Orange (ΔE 6.17), 2099 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 10.48), and 2327 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 10.48). These are useful substitutes when 2332 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 2332?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2332 (Blaze Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The medium 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 2332 (Blaze 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, 2332 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.