3173 — Antique Rose Very Light
Pinks family#FFE9E9
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 3173. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Need details on J&P Coates 3173? This very light, highly saturated pink 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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3173
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 3173
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3173
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates3173 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3173
J&P Coates 3173 (Antique Rose Very Light) is a very light, highly saturated shade in the pinks family. With a airy and bright quality, this thread works beautifully in rose buds and florals. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring skin tones and romantic motifs.
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 pinks family with hex #FFE9E9 and RGB 255, 233, 233. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
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), 3150 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 5.9), and 3003 Antique Rose Light (ΔE 6.81). 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 baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. 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.