J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3173 — Antique Rose Very Light

Reds family

Need details on J&P Coates 3173? This very light, highly saturated red shade (Antique Rose Very Light) is hex #FFE9E9, RGB 255, 233, 233. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#FFE9E9
RGB
255, 233, 233
HSL
0°, 100%, 96%
Lab
94.1, 7.5, 2.7
Lightness
96%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3173

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

J&P Coates 3173 Antique Rose Very Light

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3173

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 3173

On white fabric
1.2:1
On dark fabric
18.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
ivory

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

J&P Coates 3173 (Antique Rose Very Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3173

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3173, 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 3173 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About J&P Coates 3173

J&P Coates 3173 (Antique Rose Very Light) is a very light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with true red tones. With a airy and bright quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 3173 look like?

J&P Coates 3173 (Antique Rose Very Light) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #FFE9E9 and RGB 255, 233, 233. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3173?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3173 (Antique Rose Very Light) is DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 75%) and DMC 24 (White Lavender, 60%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3173?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3173 are 4303 Lilac Light (ΔE 5.34), 3003 Antique Rose Light (ΔE 6.81), and 4221 Amethyst Medium Light (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 3173 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 3173?

Reach for J&P Coates 3173 (Antique Rose Very Light) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3173.

Can J&P Coates 3173 (Antique Rose Very Light) be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 3173 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.