3088 — Raspberry Medium Light
Reds family
J&P Coates 3088 — Raspberry Medium Light — has hex #CB4E61 and RGB 203, 78, 97. This medium-light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3088
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 3088
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3088
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 3088
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3088, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3088 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3088
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, J&P Coates 3088 carries the name Raspberry Medium Light with warm crimson tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for berries and valentines. It pairs nicely in designs that call for poppies or cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 3088?
J&P Coates 3088 is called Raspberry Medium Light. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #CB4E61, RGB 203, 78, 97) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3088?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3088 (Raspberry Medium Light) is DMC 3833 (Raspberry light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 335 (Rose, 87%) and DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 78%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3088?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3088 are 2335 Salmon Dark (ΔE 3.43), 3071 Peony Medium (ΔE 4.99), and 3128 Beauty Rose Medium (ΔE 5.02). These are useful substitutes when 3088 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 3088?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3088 (Raspberry Medium Light) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-light 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 3088 (Raspberry Medium Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3088 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.