J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3335 — Cinnamon Very Light

Oranges family

Looking up J&P Coates 3335? It's Cinnamon Very Light, a very light orange shade (#FFE5BC / RGB 255, 229, 188). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#FFE5BC
RGB
255, 229, 188
HSL
37°, 100%, 87%
Lab
92.1, 2.8, 23.3
Lightness
87%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
37°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3335

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

J&P Coates 3335 Cinnamon Very Light

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3335

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

Working with J&P Coates 3335

On white fabric
1.2:1
On dark fabric
17.2:1
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.

Bold accents & focal points

J&P Coates 3335 (Cinnamon Very Light) 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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 5372 (Sand Stone), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.52). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3335

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3335, 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

Oranges Family

J&P Coates 3335 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About J&P Coates 3335

Cinnamon Very Light (catalog code J&P Coates 3335) is a very light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. Expect a fresh and luminous look that suits citrus motifs, fox designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 3335?

J&P Coates 3335 is called Cinnamon Very Light. It's a very light orange shade (hex #FFE5BC, RGB 255, 229, 188) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3335?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3335 (Cinnamon Very Light) is DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 74%) and DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 72%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3335?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3335 are 5372 Sand Stone (ΔE 2.52), 5831 Linen (ΔE 4.16), and 2296 Citrus Light (ΔE 4.67). These are useful substitutes when 3335 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 3335?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3335 (Cinnamon Very Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The very 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 3335 (Cinnamon Very Light)?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3335 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.