J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

4087 — Orchid Medium

Pinks family

Need details on J&P Coates 4087? This medium-light, vivid pink shade (Orchid Medium) is hex #E74F86, RGB 231, 79, 134. 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.

Hex
#E74F86
RGB
231, 79, 134
HSL
338°, 76%, 61%
Lab
56.4, 62.8, 2.1
Lightness
61%
Light
Saturation
76%
Rich
Hue
338°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 4087

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

J&P Coates 4087 Orchid Medium

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 4087

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

Working with J&P Coates 4087

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.9:1
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.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, J&P Coates 4087 (Orchid Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 4087

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4087, 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

Pinks Family

J&P Coates 4087 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About J&P Coates 4087

Meet J&P Coates 4087, Orchid Medium — a vivid, medium-light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and versatile, perfect for florals and skin tones. It blends comfortably into projects centered on romantic motifs and blush accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 4087 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 4087 is Orchid Medium — a medium-light pink thread (hex #E74F86, RGB 231, 79, 134). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 4087?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4087 (Orchid Medium) is DMC 603 (Cranberry) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 86%) and DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 78%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 4087?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 4087 are 3063 Magenta Dark (ΔE 3.81), 3128 Beauty Rose Medium (ΔE 6.65), and 3500 Christmas Red (ΔE 8.81). These are useful substitutes when 4087 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 4087 good for?

J&P Coates 4087 (Orchid Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4087.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 4087 (Orchid 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, 4087 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.