3021 — Christmas Red Dark
Reds family#9D1632
J&P Coates 3021 — Christmas Red Dark — has hex #9D1632 and RGB 157, 22, 50. This medium-dark, vivid red 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
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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 (Christmas Red Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
J&P Coates 3021 (Christmas Red Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 3044 (Garnet Dark) (ΔE 2.4) — 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.
Reds Family
J&P Coates3021 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3021
Known as Christmas Red Dark, J&P Coates 3021 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a intense and saturated feel that suits bold accents and berries particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with valentines or poppies for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 3021 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 3021 is Christmas Red Dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #9D1632, RGB 157, 22, 50). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3021?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3021 (Christmas Red Dark) is DMC 326 (Rose very deep) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium, 89%) and DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark, 86%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3021?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3021 are 3044 Garnet Dark (ΔE 2.4), 3000 Garnet (ΔE 2.91), and 3401 China Rose (ΔE 6.32). These are useful substitutes when 3021 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 3021 good for?
J&P Coates 3021 (Christmas Red Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 (Christmas Red 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, 3021 has a contrast ratio of about 8.1:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.