4107 — Violet Very Dark
Purples family#6D1261
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 4107. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Need details on J&P Coates 4107? This dark, vivid purple shade (Violet Very Dark) is hex #6D1261, RGB 109, 18, 97. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 4107
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 4107
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 4107
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 4107 (Violet Very 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 4107
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 4107, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
J&P Coates4107 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About J&P Coates 4107
Known as Violet Very Dark, J&P Coates 4107 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the purples family. With a dramatic and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in plum themes and lilac patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring galaxy motifs and lavender fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 4107 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 4107 is Violet Very Dark — a dark purple thread (hex #6D1261, RGB 109, 18, 97). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 4107?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 4107 (Violet Very Dark) is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 68%) and DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 60%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 4107?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 4107 are 4101 Violet Dark (ΔE 11.05), 7024 Ocean Blue Dark (ΔE 13.61), and 4089 Orchid Dark (ΔE 14.91). These are useful substitutes when 4107 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 4107 good for?
J&P Coates 4107 (Violet Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. 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 4107.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 4107 (Violet Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 4107 has a contrast ratio of about 11:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.