3089 — Raspberry Medium Dark
Reds family
Need details on J&P Coates 3089? This medium, vivid red shade (Raspberry Medium Dark) is hex #A1354F, RGB 161, 53, 79. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3089
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 3089
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3089
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because J&P Coates 3083 (Rose Wine Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.6), 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 3089
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3089, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3089 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3089
J&P Coates 3089 (Raspberry Medium Dark) is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a rich and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3089 look like?
J&P Coates 3089 (Raspberry Medium Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #A1354F and RGB 161, 53, 79. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3089?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3089 (Raspberry Medium Dark) is DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 77%) and DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 75%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3089?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3089 are 3083 Rose Wine Very Dark (ΔE 2.6), 3243 Rose Wine Very Dark (ΔE 2.6), and 3340 Terra Cotta Dark (ΔE 5.85). These are useful substitutes when 3089 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3089?
Reach for J&P Coates 3089 (Raspberry Medium Dark) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3089.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3089 (Raspberry Medium 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, 3089 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.