4101 — Violet Dark
Purples family#583977
J&P Coates 4101 — Violet Dark — has hex #583977 and RGB 88, 57, 119. This medium-dark, moderately saturated purple thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 4101
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 4101
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 4101
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 4101
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
J&P Coates4101 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About J&P Coates 4101
Known as Violet Dark, J&P Coates 4101 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. It has a rich and grounded feel that suits elegant accents and grape clusters particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with wisteria or amethyst tones for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 4101 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 4101 is Violet Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #583977, RGB 88, 57, 119). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 4101?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4101 (Violet Dark) is DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark, 75%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 64%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 4101?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 4101 are 7024 Ocean Blue Dark (ΔE 6.77), 4107 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 11.05), and 4097 Violet Medium (ΔE 13.48). These are useful substitutes when 4101 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 4101 good for?
J&P Coates 4101 (Violet Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4101.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 4101 (Violet Dark)?
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, 4101 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.