3125 — China Rose Medium
Reds family
J&P Coates 3125 (China Rose Medium) is a very light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FFCFD6 and RGB values 255, 207, 214. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3125
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 3125
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3125
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Pale shades like J&P Coates 3125 (China Rose Medium) do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 3151 (China Rose Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 0). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3125
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3125, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3125 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3125
A very light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, J&P Coates 3125 carries the name China Rose Medium with warm crimson tones. Its fresh and luminous presence shines in berries and valentines alike. Pull this thread for poppies or cardinal birds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 3125?
J&P Coates 3125 is called China Rose Medium. It's a very light red shade (hex #FFCFD6, RGB 255, 207, 214) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3125?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3125 (China Rose Medium) is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 82%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3125?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3125 are 3151 China Rose Medium (ΔE 0), 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 1.74), and 3086 China Rose Light (ΔE 2.35). These are useful substitutes when 3125 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 3125?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3125 (China Rose Medium) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can J&P Coates 3125 (China Rose Medium) be used for highlights?
3125 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.