3282 — China Rose Medium Dark
Reds family
Below: J&P Coates 3282 (China Rose Medium Dark), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E96D73 and RGB 233, 109, 115. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3282
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 3282
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3282
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 3282 (China Rose Medium Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 3176 (Antique Rose Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.69). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3282
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3282, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3282 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3282
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, J&P Coates 3282 carries the name China Rose Medium Dark with warm crimson tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to berries and valentines. Stitchers frequently choose it for poppies and cardinal birds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 3282?
J&P Coates 3282 is called China Rose Medium Dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E96D73, RGB 233, 109, 115) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3282?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3282 (China Rose Medium Dark) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3706 (Melon medium, 80%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 70%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3282?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3282 are 3176 Antique Rose Medium (ΔE 2.69), 3152 Blush Medium (ΔE 4.63), and 3011 Salmon Medium (ΔE 5.92). These are useful substitutes when 3282 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 3282?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3282 (China Rose Medium Dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-light 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 3282 (China Rose Medium 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, 3282 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 6.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.