J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3284 — Carmine Rose Medium

Pinks family

Looking up J&P Coates 3284? It's Carmine Rose Medium, a medium pink shade (#D62B5B / RGB 214, 43, 91). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#D62B5B
RGB
214, 43, 91
HSL
343°, 68%, 50%
Lab
48.0, 66.5, 15.7
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
343°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3284

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 3284 Carmine Rose Medium

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3284

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 3284

On white fabric
4.8:1
On dark fabric
4.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
magenta

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

J&P Coates 3284 (Carmine Rose Medium) sits a hair from J&P Coates 3046 (Crimson Red) (ΔE 1.17) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3284

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3284, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

J&P Coates 3284 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About J&P Coates 3284

Meet J&P Coates 3284, Carmine Rose Medium — a vivid, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as vibrant and steady — a go-to choice for baby projects and peony petals. It also turns up in patterns built around flamingo designs and tulip blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 3284 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 3284 is Carmine Rose Medium — a medium pink thread (hex #D62B5B, RGB 214, 43, 91). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3284?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3284 (Carmine Rose Medium) is DMC 335 (Rose) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 80%) and DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 79%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3284?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3284 are 3046 Crimson Red (ΔE 1.17), 3500 Christmas Red (ΔE 3.02), and 3128 Beauty Rose Medium (ΔE 3.68). These are useful substitutes when 3284 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 3284 good for?

J&P Coates 3284 (Carmine Rose Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3284.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3284 (Carmine Rose Medium)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3284 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.