4302 — Lavender Medium Light
Pinks family#CE94BA
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 4302. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Looking up J&P Coates 4302? It's Lavender Medium Light, a medium-light pink shade (#CE94BA / RGB 206, 148, 186). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 4302
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 4302
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 4302
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 4302
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates4302 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 4302
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, J&P Coates 4302 carries the name Lavender Medium Light with rose pink tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It also turns up in patterns built around florals and skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 4302?
J&P Coates 4302 is called Lavender Medium Light. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #CE94BA, RGB 206, 148, 186) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4302?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4302 (Lavender Medium Light) is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 73%) and DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 4302?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 4302 are 0212 Shaded Purples (ΔE 7.34), 4222 Amethyst Medium Light (ΔE 8.75), and 4086 Orchid Medium Light (ΔE 9.08). These are useful substitutes when 4302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 4302?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 4302 (Lavender Medium Light) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. 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 4302 (Lavender 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, 4302 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.