3242 — Rose Wine Dark
Reds family
J&P Coates 3242 — Rose Wine Dark — has hex #B84B4D and RGB 184, 75, 77. This medium, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3242
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 3242
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3242
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 2326 (Terra Cotta Medium Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3242
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3242, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3242 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3242
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, J&P Coates 3242 carries the name Rose Wine Dark with warm crimson tones. Its tone is balanced and warm, making it a popular choice for berries and valentines. It pairs nicely in designs that call for poppies or cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 3242?
J&P Coates 3242 is called Rose Wine Dark. It's a medium red shade (hex #B84B4D, RGB 184, 75, 77) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3242?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3242 (Rose Wine Dark) is DMC 3328 (Salmon dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 79%) and DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 75%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3242?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3242 are 2326 Terra Cotta Medium Dark (ΔE 2.13), 3241 Rose Wine Medium Dark (ΔE 3.58), and 3340 Terra Cotta Dark (ΔE 4.54). These are useful substitutes when 3242 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 3242?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3242 (Rose Wine Dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3242 (Rose Wine Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3242 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.