2876 — Tawny Medium
Oranges family
J&P Coates 2876 — Tawny Medium — has hex #D18C67 and RGB 209, 140, 103. This medium-light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 2876
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 2876
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 2876
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so J&P Coates 2876 (Tawny Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 2876
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 2876, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 2876 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 2876
J&P Coates 2876 is the floss known as Tawny Medium: a vivid, medium-light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 2876 look like?
J&P Coates 2876 (Tawny Medium) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #D18C67 and RGB 209, 140, 103. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 2876?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 2876 (Tawny Medium) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 77%) and DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 75%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 2876?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 2876 are 2412 Sand Stone Medium Dark (ΔE 4.29), 5943 Toast Light (ΔE 4.82), and 5376 Fawn Medium (ΔE 4.89). These are useful substitutes when 2876 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 2876?
Reach for J&P Coates 2876 (Tawny Medium) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2876.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 2876 (Tawny 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, 2876 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.