J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3082 — Antique Mauve Very Dark

Reds family

Looking up J&P Coates 3082? It's Antique Mauve Very Dark, a medium red shade (#A35A5B / RGB 163, 90, 91). 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.

Hex
#A35A5B
RGB
163, 90, 91
HSL
359°, 29%, 50%
Lab
46.8, 30.0, 12.7
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
359°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3082

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 3082 Antique Mauve Very Dark

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3082

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 3082

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
rose

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3082

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3082, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

J&P Coates 3082 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About J&P Coates 3082

A medium, muted entry in the reds family, J&P Coates 3082 carries the name Antique Mauve Very Dark with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around roses and hearts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 3082?

J&P Coates 3082 is called Antique Mauve Very Dark. It's a medium red shade (hex #A35A5B, RGB 163, 90, 91) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3082?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3082 (Antique Mauve Very Dark) is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 68%) and DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 67%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3082?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3082 are 3241 Rose Wine Medium Dark (ΔE 4.84), 2326 Terra Cotta Medium Dark (ΔE 5.16), and 3340 Terra Cotta Dark (ΔE 5.97). These are useful substitutes when 3082 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 3082?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3082 (Antique Mauve Very Dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3082 (Antique Mauve Very Dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3082 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.