J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3336 — Cinnamon Medium

Reds family

J&P Coates 3336 — Cinnamon Medium — has hex #DD6D5B and RGB 221, 109, 91. This medium-light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#DD6D5B
RGB
221, 109, 91
HSL
8°, 66%, 61%
Lab
59.0, 42.2, 30.5
Lightness
61%
Light
Saturation
66%
Rich
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3336

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

J&P Coates 3336 Cinnamon Medium

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3336

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

Working with J&P Coates 3336

On white fabric
3.3:1
On dark fabric
6.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Because J&P Coates 2338 (Brick Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.08), 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 3336

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3336, 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

Reds Family

J&P Coates 3336 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About J&P Coates 3336

J&P Coates 3336 is the floss known as Cinnamon Medium: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 3336 look like?

J&P Coates 3336 (Cinnamon Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #DD6D5B and RGB 221, 109, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3336?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3336 (Cinnamon Medium) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 72%) and DMC 351 (Coral, 66%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3336?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3336 are 2338 Brick Dark (ΔE 2.08), 3240 Rose Wine Medium (ΔE 5.33), and 2324 Apricot Medium (ΔE 6.21). These are useful substitutes when 3336 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 3336?

Reach for J&P Coates 3336 (Cinnamon Medium) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3336.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3336 (Cinnamon 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, 3336 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.