5308 — Topaz Medium Dark
Oranges family
Below: J&P Coates 5308 (Topaz Medium Dark), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #CC7742 and RGB 204, 119, 66. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5308
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 5308
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5308
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, J&P Coates 5308 (Topaz Medium Dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5308
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5308, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 5308 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 5308
Topaz Medium Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 5308) is a medium, vivid shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. The confident and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sunsets and warm accents. Expect to see it used in seasonal designs and pumpkins across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 5308?
J&P Coates 5308 is called Topaz Medium Dark. It's a medium orange shade (hex #CC7742, RGB 204, 119, 66) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5308?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5308 (Topaz Medium Dark) is DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 436 (Tan, 73%) and DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 72%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5308?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5308 are 5371 Toast (ΔE 4.79), 5309 Topaz Dark (ΔE 5.81), and 2876 Tawny Medium (ΔE 7). These are useful substitutes when 5308 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 5308?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5308 (Topaz Medium Dark) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5308 (Topaz Medium 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, 5308 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.