3011 — Salmon Medium
Reds family
Below: J&P Coates 3011 (Salmon Medium), a light, highly saturated red shade with hex #FF8087 and RGB 255, 128, 135. 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 3011
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 3011
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3011
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 3011 (Salmon Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
J&P Coates 3011 (Salmon Medium) sits a hair from J&P Coates 3126 (Antique Rose Medium Light) (ΔE 1.43) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3011
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3011 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3011
Meet J&P Coates 3011, Salmon Medium — a highly saturated, light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The gentle and clear character of this shade lends itself well to poppies and cardinal birds. Stitchers frequently choose it for apple motifs and ladybug designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 3011 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 3011 is Salmon Medium — a light red thread (hex #FF8087, RGB 255, 128, 135). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3011?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3011 (Salmon Medium) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3708 (Melon light, 72%) and DMC 3706 (Melon medium, 70%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3011?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3011 are 3126 Antique Rose Medium Light (ΔE 1.43), 3153 Antique Rose Medium Light (ΔE 1.43), and 3176 Antique Rose Medium (ΔE 4.97). These are useful substitutes when 3011 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 3011 good for?
J&P Coates 3011 (Salmon Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3011.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3011 (Salmon Medium)?
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, 3011 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.