3176 — Antique Rose Medium
Reds family
Looking up J&P Coates 3176? It's Antique Rose Medium, a medium-light red shade (#F36C7B / RGB 243, 108, 123). 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
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 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 Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 3282 (China Rose Medium Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.69), 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.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3176 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3176
J&P Coates 3176 is the floss known as Antique Rose Medium: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It also turns up in patterns built around berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3176 look like?
J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #F36C7B and RGB 243, 108, 123. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3176?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Medium) is DMC 3706 (Melon medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 83%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 79%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3176?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3176 are 3282 China Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 2.69), 3011 Salmon Medium (ΔE 4.97), and 3152 Blush Medium (ΔE 5.68). 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 Medium) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. 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 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, 3176 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.