3240 — Rose Wine Medium
Reds family
J&P Coates 3240 (Rose Wine Medium) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #DB8073 and RGB values 219, 128, 115. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3240
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 3240
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3240
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3240
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3240, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3240 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3240
J&P Coates 3240 is the floss known as Rose Wine Medium: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with true red tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3240 look like?
J&P Coates 3240 (Rose Wine Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #DB8073 and RGB 219, 128, 115. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3240?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3240 (Rose Wine Medium) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 72%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 70%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3240?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3240 are 2338 Brick Dark (ΔE 5.19), 3336 Cinnamon Medium (ΔE 5.33), and 2337 Chicory Medium (ΔE 6.2). These are useful substitutes when 3240 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3240?
Reach for J&P Coates 3240 (Rose Wine 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 3240.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3240 (Rose Wine 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, 3240 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.