J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3334 — Copper Very Light

Yellows family

J&P Coates 3334 (Copper Very Light) is a very light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #FFFAE0 and RGB values 255, 250, 224. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#FFFAE0
RGB
255, 250, 224
HSL
50°, 100%, 94%
Lab
98.0, -2.6, 13.1
Lightness
94%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
50°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3334

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

J&P Coates 3334 Copper Very Light

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3334

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

Working with J&P Coates 3334

On white fabric
1:1
On dark fabric
20:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Reach for J&P Coates 3334 (Copper Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.

Blending & gradients

J&P Coates 3334 (Copper Very Light) sits a hair from J&P Coates 3280 (Soft Carnation) (ΔE 1.9) — 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 3334

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3334, 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

Yellows Family

J&P Coates 3334 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About J&P Coates 3334

Meet J&P Coates 3334, Copper Very Light — a highly saturated, very light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its crisp and delicate presence shines in wheat fields and daffodils alike. Pull this thread for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 3334 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 3334 is Copper Very Light — a very light yellow thread (hex #FFFAE0, RGB 255, 250, 224). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 3334?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3334 (Copper Very Light) is DMC 712 (Cream) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 746 (Off White, 75%) and DMC ECRU (Ecru, 64%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 3334?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3334 are 3280 Soft Carnation (ΔE 1.9), 1002 Ecru Very Light (ΔE 2.61), and 2292 Jonquil Very Light (ΔE 3.75). These are useful substitutes when 3334 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 3334 good for?

J&P Coates 3334 (Copper Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3334.

Can J&P Coates 3334 (Copper Very Light) be used for highlights?

3334 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.