3243 — Rose Wine Very Dark
Pinks family
Need details on J&P Coates 3243? This medium-dark, vivid pink shade (Rose Wine Very Dark) is hex #9C294A, RGB 156, 41, 74. 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 3243
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 3243
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3243
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because J&P Coates 3083 (Rose Wine Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 0), 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 3243
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3243, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates 3243 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3243
J&P Coates 3243 (Rose Wine Very Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in ballet themes and baby projects. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peony petals and flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3243 look like?
J&P Coates 3243 (Rose Wine Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #9C294A and RGB 156, 41, 74. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3243?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3243 (Rose Wine Very Dark) is DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 80%) and DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark, 77%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3243?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3243 are 3083 Rose Wine Very Dark (ΔE 0), 3089 Raspberry Medium Dark (ΔE 2.6), and 4089 Orchid Dark (ΔE 6.49). These are useful substitutes when 3243 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3243?
Reach for J&P Coates 3243 (Rose Wine Very Dark) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3243.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3243 (Rose Wine Very Dark)?
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, 3243 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.