3500 — Christmas Red
Pinks family
J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is a medium, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #E71261 and RGB values 231, 18, 97. 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 3500
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 3500
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3500
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 3128 (Beauty Rose Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.91), 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 3500
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3500, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates 3500 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3500
J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a rich and lively presence to projects featuring ballet themes or baby projects. Look for it in charts that feature peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3500 look like?
J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #E71261 and RGB 231, 18, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3500?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is DMC 602 (Cranberry medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 335 (Rose, 78%) and DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 73%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3500?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3500 are 3128 Beauty Rose Medium (ΔE 2.91), 3284 Carmine Rose Medium (ΔE 3.02), and 3046 Crimson Red (ΔE 3.77). These are useful substitutes when 3500 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3500?
Reach for J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3500.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3500 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.