4101 — Violet Medium Dark
Purples family
J&P Coates 4101 — Violet Medium Dark — has hex #3D0067 and RGB 61, 0, 103. This dark, highly 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
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 4101
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 4101
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 4101 (Violet Medium Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read 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 Coates 4101 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About J&P Coates 4101
Known as Violet Medium Dark, J&P Coates 4101 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. It has a dramatic and vivid 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 Medium Dark — a dark purple thread (hex #3D0067, RGB 61, 0, 103). 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 Medium Dark) is DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 53% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 550 (Violet very dark, 52%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 46%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 4101?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 4101 are 7160 Delft Blue Very Dark (ΔE 9.73), 7982 Delft Blue Very Dark (ΔE 9.73), and 4107 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 11.99). 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 Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its 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 Medium Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 4101 has a contrast ratio of about 15.1:1 on white fabric and 1.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.