3500 — Christmas Red
Reds family#CD0734
J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is a medium, highly saturated red shade with hex code #CD0734 and RGB values 205, 7, 52. 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
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
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.
Reds Family
J&P Coates3500 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3500
J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a rich and lively presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3500 look like?
J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #CD0734 and RGB 205, 7, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3500?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3500 (Christmas Red) is DMC 349 (Coral dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 79%) and DMC 3801 (Christmas Red light, 72%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3500?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3500 are 0204 Shaded Bright Reds (ΔE 3.96), 2322 Apricot Dark (ΔE 4.13), and 3013 Peony Medium Dark (ΔE 4.18). 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 roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3500 has a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.