J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

4303 — Lilac Light

Pinks family

J&P Coates 4303 — Lilac Light — has hex #F3DAE4 and RGB 243, 218, 228. This very light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#F3DAE4
RGB
243, 218, 228
HSL
336°, 51%, 90%
Lab
89.3, 10.3, -1.8
Lightness
90%
Very light
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
336°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 4303

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

J&P Coates 4303 Lilac Light

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 4303

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

Working with J&P Coates 4303

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
ivory

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

J&P Coates 4303 (Lilac Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 4303

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4303, 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 4303 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About J&P Coates 4303

J&P Coates 4303 (Lilac Light) is a very light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a airy and bright feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 4303 look like?

J&P Coates 4303 (Lilac Light) is a very light shade in the pinks family with hex #F3DAE4 and RGB 243, 218, 228. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 4303?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4303 (Lilac Light) is DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 69%) and DMC 24 (White Lavender, 67%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 4303?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 4303 are 4085 Orchid Light (ΔE 4.9), 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 5.11), and 4104 Violet Light (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when 4303 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 4303?

Reach for J&P Coates 4303 (Lilac Light) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4303.

Can J&P Coates 4303 (Lilac Light) be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 4303 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.