DMC 326 to J&P Coats: Thread Conversion

DMC 326 Very Dark Rose embroidery floss

The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 326 (Very Dark Rose) is J&P Coats 3401.

Close Match

Hex #B33B4B · reds family

DMC 326 #B33B4B
92% match
Stored match for J&P Coats 3401 J&P Coats 3401 J&P Coats 3401 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

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Conversion Notes

J&P Coats 3401 is a close match for DMC 326 Very Dark Rose, offering an accessible backup option at North American craft retailers. The cool-crimson quality that distinguishes DMC 326 from warmer reds — that specific blue-pink undertone that places it in the power-rose rather than the fire-red category — is the primary attribute to verify in the J&P Coats version. A substitute that loses the cool undertone and reads as a warm deep pink would not serve the same role in gradients moving from deep red through rose and into purple, where DMC 326's coolness is what allows it to bridge that transition smoothly. Compare J&P Coats 3401 against both a warmer deep pink and a cooler garnet-adjacent thread to confirm it reads in the correct cool-crimson zone. Thread construction differences between J&P Coats and DMC may affect coverage consistency and stitch surface at this saturated dark value. Test on your project fabric before beginning any large fill area. Note that Madeira 0508 is an exact match and is significantly more reliable for precision applications including realistic rose shading, romantic and Valentine's pieces, and any design where this thread's specific cool-crimson character is structurally central to the palette.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This J&P Coats page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 326, the stored J&P Coats equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 326 to J&P Coats 3401

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when DMC 326 is unavailable and J&P Coats 3401 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
  • + Shortlisting a J&P Coats substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this J&P Coats candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 326 and J&P Coats 3401 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 326 and J&P Coats 3401: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 326 to J&P Coats FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the J&P Coats equivalent of DMC 326?+

The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 326 (Very Dark Rose) is J&P Coats 3401. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 326 to J&P Coats conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 326 (Very Dark Rose) to J&P Coats 3401 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 326 and J&P Coats 3401 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 326 and J&P Coats 3401 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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