3006 — Salmon Very Light
Reds family
Looking up J&P Coates 3006? It's Salmon Very Light, a very light red shade (#FFC4B8 / RGB 255, 196, 184). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3006
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 3006
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3006
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 3006 (Salmon Very Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 3080 (Wineberry Light) is so near (ΔE 1.56), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3006
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3006, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3006 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3006
J&P Coates 3006 is the floss known as Salmon Very Light: a highly saturated, very light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. The shade reads as airy and bright — a go-to choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It also turns up in patterns built around berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3006 look like?
J&P Coates 3006 (Salmon Very Light) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #FFC4B8 and RGB 255, 196, 184. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3006?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3006 (Salmon Very Light) is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 967 (Apricot very light, 82%) and DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 76%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3006?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3006 are 3080 Wineberry Light (ΔE 1.56), 3068 Peony Light (ΔE 1.57), and 3239 Rose Wine (ΔE 4.51). These are useful substitutes when 3006 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3006?
Reach for J&P Coates 3006 (Salmon Very Light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3006.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3006 (Salmon Very 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, 3006 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.