3126 — Antique Rose Medium Light
Pinks family#FD868D
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 3126. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Looking up J&P Coates 3126? It's Antique Rose Medium Light, a light pink shade (#FD868D / RGB 253, 134, 141). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3126
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 3126
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3126
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 3126 (Antique Rose Medium Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 3011 (Salmon Medium) is so near (ΔE 1.43), 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 3126
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3126, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates3126 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3126
J&P Coates 3126 (Antique Rose Medium Light) is a light, highly saturated shade in the pinks family. Expect a soft and lively look that suits ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3126 look like?
J&P Coates 3126 (Antique Rose Medium Light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #FD868D and RGB 253, 134, 141. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3126?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3126 (Antique Rose Medium Light) is DMC 3708 (Melon light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 74%) and DMC 894 (Carnation very light, 70%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3126?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3126 are 3011 Salmon Medium (ΔE 1.43), 3081 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 6.23), and 3153 Geranium (ΔE 6.49). These are useful substitutes when 3126 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3126?
Reach for J&P Coates 3126 (Antique Rose Medium Light) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3126.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3126 (Antique Rose Medium Light)?
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, 3126 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.