3088 — Mauve
Pinks family#A94F70
J&P Coates 3088 — Mauve — has hex #A94F70 and RGB 169, 79, 112. This medium, moderately saturated pink 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
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 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.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates3088 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3088
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, J&P Coates 3088 carries the name Mauve with rose pink tones. Its tone is balanced and warm, making it a popular choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for baby projects or peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 3088?
J&P Coates 3088 is called Mauve. It's a medium pink shade (hex #A94F70, RGB 169, 79, 112) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3088?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3088 (Mauve) is DMC 3687 (Mauve) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 63%) and DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 63%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3088?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3088 are 4301 Lavender Medium (ΔE 7.53), 4092 Violet (ΔE 8.46), and 3089 Raspberry Medium Dark (ΔE 8.59). 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 (Mauve) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic 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 3088 (Mauve)?
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 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.