J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

5000 — Topaz Very Dark

Oranges family

Below: J&P Coates 5000 (Topaz Very Dark), a medium, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #B26746 and RGB 178, 103, 70. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#B26746
RGB
178, 103, 70
HSL
18°, 44%, 49%
Lab
51.4, 26.9, 31.4
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
18°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5000

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 5000 Topaz Very Dark

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5000

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 5000

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so J&P Coates 5000 (Topaz Very Dark) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5000

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5000, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

J&P Coates 5000 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About J&P Coates 5000

J&P Coates 5000 is the floss known as Topaz Very Dark: a moderately saturated, medium member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The rich and warm character of this shade lends itself well to warm accents and seasonal designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for pumpkins and marigolds in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 5000 look like?

J&P Coates 5000 (Topaz Very Dark) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B26746 and RGB 178, 103, 70. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5000?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5000 (Topaz Very Dark) is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 77%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 71%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5000?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 5000 are 3883 Copper Medium (ΔE 4.91), 5578 Flesh Medium Dark (ΔE 4.91), and 5371 Toast (ΔE 4.91). These are useful substitutes when 5000 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 5000?

Reach for J&P Coates 5000 (Topaz Very Dark) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5000.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5000 (Topaz Very Dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 5000 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.