J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

4104 — Violet Light

Pinks family

J&P Coates 4104 (Violet Light) is a very light, vivid pink shade with hex code #F3CEE1 and RGB values 243, 206, 225. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#F3CEE1
RGB
243, 206, 225
HSL
329°, 61%, 88%
Lab
86.3, 16.1, -4.5
Lightness
88%
Very light
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
329°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 4104

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

J&P Coates 4104 Violet Light

Sullivans

Baby Pink 45220 84% Good
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 80% Good
Salmon Very Light 45363 72% Approx
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 71% Approx
Apricot Very Light 45495 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Spun Sugar 030 81% Good
Bambino 076 81% Good
Hydrangea 018 46% Fair
Sugar and Spice 040 42% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 38% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 4104

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

Working with J&P Coates 4104

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
14.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Reach for J&P Coates 4104 (Violet Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.

Blending & gradients

J&P Coates 4104 (Violet Light) sits a hair from J&P Coates 4085 (Orchid Light) (ΔE 2.65) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 4104

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4104, 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 4104 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About J&P Coates 4104

Meet J&P Coates 4104, Violet Light — a vivid, very light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its crisp and delicate presence shines in baby projects and peony petals alike. Pull this thread for flamingo designs or tulip blooms when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 4104 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 4104 is Violet Light — a very light pink thread (hex #F3CEE1, RGB 243, 206, 225). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 4104?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4104 (Violet Light) is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 57%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 56%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 4104?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 4104 are 4085 Orchid Light (ΔE 2.65), 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 4.74), and 4303 Lilac Light (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when 4104 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 4104 good for?

J&P Coates 4104 (Violet Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4104.

Can J&P Coates 4104 (Violet Light) be used for highlights?

4104 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.