3152 — Blush Medium
Reds family
Looking up J&P Coates 3152? It's Blush Medium, a medium-light red shade (#F95A61 / RGB 249, 90, 97). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3152
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 3152
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3152
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 3152 (Blush Medium) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3152
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3152, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3152 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3152
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, J&P Coates 3152 carries the name Blush Medium with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as fresh and confident — a go-to choice for berries and valentines. It also turns up in patterns built around poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 3152?
J&P Coates 3152 is called Blush Medium. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #F95A61, RGB 249, 90, 97) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3152?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3152 (Blush Medium) is DMC 3706 (Melon medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 893 (Carnation light, 73%) and DMC 892 (Carnation medium, 72%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3152?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3152 are 3282 China Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 4.63), 3111 Salmon Medium Dark (ΔE 5.17), and 3176 Antique Rose Medium (ΔE 5.68). These are useful substitutes when 3152 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 3152?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3152 (Blush Medium) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3152 (Blush Medium)?
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, 3152 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.