3013 — Peony Medium Dark
Reds family
Looking up J&P Coates 3013? It's Peony Medium Dark, a medium red shade (#C22443 / RGB 194, 36, 67). 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 3013
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 3013
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3013
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 3013 (Peony Medium Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 3004 (China Rose) is so near (ΔE 2.41), 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 3013
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3013, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3013 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3013
J&P Coates 3013 is the floss known as Peony Medium Dark: a vivid, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as rich and lively — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3013 look like?
J&P Coates 3013 (Peony Medium Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #C22443 and RGB 194, 36, 67. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3013?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3013 (Peony Medium Dark) is DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 309 (Rose deep, 77%) and DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 76%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3013?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3013 are 3004 China Rose (ΔE 2.41), 3056 China Rose (ΔE 2.41), and 3401 China Rose (ΔE 2.41). These are useful substitutes when 3013 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3013?
Reach for J&P Coates 3013 (Peony Medium Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3013.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3013 (Peony 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, 3013 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.