3283 — Blossom Pink Medium
Reds family
J&P Coates 3283 (Blossom Pink Medium) is a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #F43A5B and RGB values 244, 58, 91. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3283
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 3283
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3283
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 3283 (Blossom Pink Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 3111 (Salmon Medium Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.66), 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 3283
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3283, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3283 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3283
J&P Coates 3283 (Blossom Pink Medium) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3283 look like?
J&P Coates 3283 (Blossom Pink Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #F43A5B and RGB 244, 58, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3283?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3283 (Blossom Pink Medium) is DMC 892 (Carnation medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 82%) and DMC 893 (Carnation light, 79%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3283?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3283 are 3111 Salmon Medium Dark (ΔE 1.66), 3012 Blush Dark (ΔE 1.7), and 2335 Salmon Dark (ΔE 4.81). These are useful substitutes when 3283 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3283?
Reach for J&P Coates 3283 (Blossom Pink Medium) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3283.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3283 (Blossom Pink 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, 3283 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.