3021 — Cherry Red Medium
Pinks family
J&P Coates 3021 — Cherry Red Medium — has hex #BB0061 and RGB 187, 0, 97. This medium-dark, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3021
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 3021
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3021
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 3021 (Cherry Red Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
J&P Coates 3021 (Cherry Red Medium) sits a hair from J&P Coates 3000 (Cherry Red Medium) (ΔE 0) — 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 3021
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3021, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates 3021 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3021
Known as Cherry Red Medium, J&P Coates 3021 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a intense and saturated feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 3021 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 3021 is Cherry Red Medium — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #BB0061, RGB 187, 0, 97). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3021?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3021 (Cherry Red Medium) is DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3687 (Mauve, 71%) and DMC 601 (Cranberry dark, 71%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3021?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3021 are 3000 Cherry Red Medium (ΔE 0), 3410 Cherry Red (ΔE 0.24), and 4089 Orchid Dark (ΔE 2.92). These are useful substitutes when 3021 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 3021 good for?
J&P Coates 3021 (Cherry Red Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3021.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3021 (Cherry Red 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, 3021 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.