4222 — Amethyst Medium Light
Pinks family
Need details on J&P Coates 4222? This medium-light, muted pink shade (Amethyst Medium Light) is hex #BE9BA7, RGB 190, 155, 167. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans 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 4222
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 4222
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 4222
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 4222
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4222, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates 4222 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 4222
Amethyst Medium Light (catalog code J&P Coates 4222) is a medium-light, muted shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a gentle and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in peony petals and flamingo designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 4222?
J&P Coates 4222 is called Amethyst Medium Light. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #BE9BA7, RGB 190, 155, 167) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4222?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4222 (Amethyst Medium Light) is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light, 68%) and DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 62%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 4222?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 4222 are 4302 Lavender Medium Light (ΔE 8.75), 8512 Grey Medium (ΔE 8.97), and 8513 Charcoal Grey Medium (ΔE 8.97). These are useful substitutes when 4222 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 4222?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 4222 (Amethyst Medium Light) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The medium-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 4222 (Amethyst Medium Light)?
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, 4222 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.