4097 — Violet Medium
Purples family#90529B
Looking up J&P Coates 4097? It's Violet Medium, a medium purple shade (#90529B / RGB 144, 82, 155). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 4097
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 4097
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 4097
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 4097
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4097, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
J&P Coates4097 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About J&P Coates 4097
Known as Violet Medium, J&P Coates 4097 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family. Expect a steady and rich look that suits plum themes, lilac patterns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching galaxy motifs or lavender fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 4097 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 4097 is Violet Medium — a medium purple thread (hex #90529B, RGB 144, 82, 155). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 4097?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4097 (Violet Medium) is DMC 553 (Violet) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 84%) and DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 76%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 4097?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 4097 are 4300 Lavender Very Dark (ΔE 3.42), 4092 Violet (ΔE 7), and 4301 Lavender Medium (ΔE 9.01). These are useful substitutes when 4097 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 4097 good for?
J&P Coates 4097 (Violet Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4097.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 4097 (Violet 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, 4097 has a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.