3151 — China Rose Medium
Reds family
J&P Coates 3151 (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 Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3151
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 3151
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3151
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for J&P Coates 3151 (China Rose Medium) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
J&P Coates 3151 (China Rose Medium) sits a hair from J&P Coates 3125 (China Rose Medium) (ΔE 0) — 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 3151
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3151, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3151 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3151
Known as China Rose Medium, J&P Coates 3151 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a crisp and delicate presence to projects featuring bold accents or berries. Look for it in charts that feature valentines or poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 3151 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 3151 is China Rose Medium — a very light red thread (hex #FFCFD6, RGB 255, 207, 214). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3151?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3151 (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%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3151?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3151 are 3125 China Rose Medium (ΔE 0), 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 1.74), and 3086 China Rose Light (ΔE 2.35). These are useful substitutes when 3151 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 3151 good for?
J&P Coates 3151 (China Rose Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3151.
Can J&P Coates 3151 (China Rose Medium) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 3151 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.