J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#FFCFD6
RGB
255, 207, 214
HSL
351°, 100%, 91%
Lab
87.4, 17.9, 2.9
Lightness
91%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
351°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3151

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 3151 China Rose Medium

Sullivans

Salmon Very Light 45363 86% Good
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 85% Good
Baby Pink 45220 84% Good
Apricot Very Light 45495 80% Good
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bambino 076 67% Approx
Spun Sugar 030 65% Approx
Rosy Glow 140 52% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 43% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 36% Fair

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

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.