2338 — Brick Dark
Reds family
J&P Coates 2338 — Brick Dark — has hex #E2725B and RGB 226, 114, 91. This medium-light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2338
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 2338
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2338
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 2338 (Brick Dark) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 3336 (Cinnamon Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.08). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2338
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2338, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 2338 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 2338
Brick Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 2338) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 2338?
J&P Coates 2338 is called Brick Dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E2725B, RGB 226, 114, 91) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2338?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2338 (Brick Dark) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3340 (Apricot medium, 72%) and DMC 3341 (Apricot, 69%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2338?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2338 are 3336 Cinnamon Medium (ΔE 2.08), 3240 Rose Wine Medium (ΔE 5.19), and 2324 Apricot Medium (ΔE 5.25). These are useful substitutes when 2338 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 2338?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2338 (Brick Dark) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 2338 (Brick Dark)?
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, 2338 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.