3111 — Salmon Medium Dark
Reds family
Need details on J&P Coates 3111? This medium-light, highly saturated red shade (Salmon Medium Dark) is hex #ED455A, RGB 237, 69, 90. 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 3111
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 3111
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3111
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 3111 (Salmon Medium Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
J&P Coates 3111 (Salmon Medium Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 3283 (Blossom Pink Medium) (ΔE 1.66) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3111
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3111 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3111
Known as Salmon Medium Dark, J&P Coates 3111 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a crisp and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in bold accents and berries. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring valentines and poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 3111 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 3111 is Salmon Medium Dark — a medium-light red thread (hex #ED455A, RGB 237, 69, 90). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3111?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3111 (Salmon Medium Dark) is DMC 892 (Carnation medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 86%) and DMC 891 (Carnation dark, 79%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3111?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3111 are 3283 Blossom Pink Medium (ΔE 1.66), 3012 Blush Dark (ΔE 2.25), and 2335 Salmon Dark (ΔE 4.87). These are useful substitutes when 3111 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 3111 good for?
J&P Coates 3111 (Salmon Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3111.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3111 (Salmon 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, 3111 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.