3176 — Antique Rose Med
Pinks family#E75985
Looking up J&P Coates 3176? It's Antique Rose Med, a medium-light pink shade (#E75985 / RGB 231, 89, 133). 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 3176
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 3176
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3176
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Med) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 4087 (Orchid Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.22), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3176
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3176, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates3176 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3176
J&P Coates 3176 is the floss known as Antique Rose Med: a vivid, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It also turns up in patterns built around cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3176 look like?
J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Med) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #E75985 and RGB 231, 89, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3176?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Med) is DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 603 (Cranberry, 85%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 79%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3176?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3176 are 4087 Orchid Medium (ΔE 2.22), 3056 Watermelon (ΔE 3.87), and 3001 Cranberry Light (ΔE 4.7). These are useful substitutes when 3176 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3176?
Reach for J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Med) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3176.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Med)?
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, 3176 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.