J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

7110 — Thistle Medium

Pinks family

J&P Coates 7110 (Thistle Medium) is a medium-light, muted pink shade with hex code #A279A4 and RGB values 162, 121, 164. 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
#A279A4
RGB
162, 121, 164
HSL
297°, 19%, 56%
Lab
56.1, 23.5, -16.8
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
297°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7110

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

J&P Coates 7110 Thistle Medium

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 7110

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

Working with J&P Coates 7110

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.8:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
mauve

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 7110

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7110, 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 7110 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About J&P Coates 7110

J&P Coates 7110 is the floss known as Thistle Medium: a muted, medium-light member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its balanced and quiet presence shines in romantic motifs and blush accents alike. Pull this thread for cherry blossoms or ballet themes when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 7110 look like?

J&P Coates 7110 (Thistle Medium) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #A279A4 and RGB 162, 121, 164. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7110?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7110 (Thistle Medium) is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 67%) and DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 58%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7110?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 7110 are 4097 Violet Medium (ΔE 7.04), 4302 Lavender Medium Light (ΔE 11.02), and 4301 Lavender Medium (ΔE 11.15). These are useful substitutes when 7110 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 7110?

Reach for J&P Coates 7110 (Thistle Medium) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7110.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7110 (Thistle 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, 7110 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.