2412 — Sand Stone Medium Dark
Oranges family
Below: J&P Coates 2412 (Sand Stone Medium Dark), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #D89769 and RGB 216, 151, 105. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2412
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 2412
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2412
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, J&P Coates 2412 (Sand Stone Medium Dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2412
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2412, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 2412 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2412
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, J&P Coates 2412 carries the name Sand Stone Medium Dark with deep amber tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for autumn leaves and sunsets in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 2412?
J&P Coates 2412 is called Sand Stone Medium Dark. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #D89769, RGB 216, 151, 105) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2412?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2412 (Sand Stone Medium Dark) is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 437 (Tan light, 81%) and DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 79%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 2412?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2412 are 5307 Topaz Medium (ΔE 3.8), 2876 Tawny Medium (ΔE 4.29), and 5943 Toast Light (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when 2412 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 2412?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 2412 (Sand Stone Medium Dark) 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 2412 (Sand Stone Medium 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, 2412 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.