3080 — Wineberry Light
Pinks family#FFC7B8
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 3080. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Below: J&P Coates 3080 (Wineberry Light), a very light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #FFC7B8 and RGB 255, 199, 184. 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 3080
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 3080
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3080
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 3080 (Wineberry Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 3068 (Peony Light) is so near (ΔE 0.9), 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 3080
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3080, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates3080 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3080
J&P Coates 3080 is the floss known as Wineberry Light: a highly saturated, very light member of the pinks family. The airy and bright character of this shade lends itself well to flamingo designs and tulip blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3080 look like?
J&P Coates 3080 (Wineberry Light) is a very light shade in the pinks family with hex #FFC7B8 and RGB 255, 199, 184. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3080?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3080 (Wineberry Light) is DMC 967 (Apricot very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 83%) and DMC 948 (Peach very light, 71%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3080?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3080 are 3068 Peony Light (ΔE 0.9), 3006 Salmon Very Light (ΔE 1.56), and 3239 Rose Wine (ΔE 3.09). These are useful substitutes when 3080 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3080?
Reach for J&P Coates 3080 (Wineberry Light) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3080.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3080 (Wineberry 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, 3080 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.