3868 — Flesh Medium
Pinks family#FFB198
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 3868. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Need details on J&P Coates 3868? This light, highly saturated pink shade (Flesh Medium) is hex #FFB198, RGB 255, 177, 152. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3868
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 3868
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3868
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
J&P Coates 3868 (Flesh Medium) 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.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3868
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3868, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates3868 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 3868
A light, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, J&P Coates 3868 carries the name Flesh Medium. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on florals and skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 3868?
J&P Coates 3868 is called Flesh Medium. It's a light pink shade (hex #FFB198, RGB 255, 177, 152) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3868?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3868 (Flesh Medium) is DMC 754 (Peach light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3824 (Apricot light, 84%) and DMC 967 (Apricot very light, 82%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 3868?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3868 are 3146 Sportsman Flesh (ΔE 5.35), 3069 Peony Medium Light (ΔE 5.65), and 3239 Rose Wine (ΔE 6.05). These are useful substitutes when 3868 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 3868?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 3868 (Flesh Medium) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The 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 3868 (Flesh Medium)?
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, 3868 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 12:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.