J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3001 — Beauty Rose Light

Reds family

Looking up J&P Coates 3001? It's Beauty Rose Light, a very light red shade (#FFBDCA / RGB 255, 189, 202). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#FFBDCA
RGB
255, 189, 202
HSL
348°, 100%, 87%
Lab
82.9, 25.6, 2.8
Lightness
87%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
348°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3001

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 3001 Beauty Rose Light

Sullivans

Salmon Very Light 45363 83% Good
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 79% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 76% Approx
Mauve Light 45358 73% Approx
Apricot Very Light 45495 72% Approx

Crescent Colours

Little Pink Peony 121 64% Fair
Bambino 076 59% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 55% Fair
Rosy Glow 140 47% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 47% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3001

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 3001

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, J&P Coates 3001 (Beauty Rose Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3001

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3001, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

J&P Coates 3001 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About J&P Coates 3001

Known as Beauty Rose Light, J&P Coates 3001 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a crisp and delicate look that suits ladybug designs, barn scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tomato patterns or roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 3001 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 3001 is Beauty Rose Light — a very light red thread (hex #FFBDCA, RGB 255, 189, 202). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3001?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3001 (Beauty Rose Light) is DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 77%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 75%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3001?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3001 are 3125 China Rose Medium (ΔE 5.21), 3151 China Rose Medium (ΔE 5.21), and 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 3001 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 3001 good for?

J&P Coates 3001 (Beauty Rose Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3001.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3001 (Beauty Rose Light)?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3001 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.