J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3003 — Antique Rose Light

Reds family

Need details on J&P Coates 3003? This very light, highly saturated red shade (Antique Rose Light) is hex #FFD6D1, RGB 255, 214, 209. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#FFD6D1
RGB
255, 214, 209
HSL
7°, 100%, 91%
Lab
88.9, 13.5, 7.8
Lightness
91%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3003

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

J&P Coates 3003 Antique Rose Light

Sullivans

Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 80% Good
Apricot Very Light 45495 76% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 73% Approx
Baby Pink 45220 70% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Rosy Glow 140 62% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 52% Fair
Bambino 076 52% Fair
Antique Lace 125 33% Fair
Wild Oats 060 30% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3003

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

Working with J&P Coates 3003

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
15.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

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

Highlights & negative space

J&P Coates 3003 (Antique Rose Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3003

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3003, 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 3003 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About J&P Coates 3003

J&P Coates 3003 (Antique Rose Light) is a very light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with true red tones. With a airy and bright quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 3003 look like?

J&P Coates 3003 (Antique Rose Light) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #FFD6D1 and RGB 255, 214, 209. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3003?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3003 (Antique Rose Light) is DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 83%) and DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 78%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3003?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3003 are 3086 China Rose Light (ΔE 3.27), 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 4.79), and 3068 Peony Light (ΔE 4.82). These are useful substitutes when 3003 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 3003?

Reach for J&P Coates 3003 (Antique Rose Light) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3003.

Can J&P Coates 3003 (Antique Rose Light) be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 3003 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.