4092 — Violet
Pinks family
Looking up J&P Coates 4092? It's Violet, a medium pink shade (#925582 / RGB 146, 85, 130). 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 4092
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 4092
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 4092
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 4301 (Lavender Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.56). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 4092
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4092, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
J&P Coates 4092 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About J&P Coates 4092
A medium, muted entry in the pinks family, J&P Coates 4092 carries the name Violet with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It also turns up in patterns built around baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 4092?
J&P Coates 4092 is called Violet. It's a medium pink shade (hex #925582, RGB 146, 85, 130) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4092?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4092 (Violet) is DMC 553 (Violet) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 68%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 59%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 4092?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 4092 are 4301 Lavender Medium (ΔE 2.56), 4097 Violet Medium (ΔE 5.66), and 7110 Thistle Medium (ΔE 12.48). These are useful substitutes when 4092 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 4092?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 4092 (Violet) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium 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 4092 (Violet)?
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, 4092 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.