J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

5349 — Bark Medium Dark

Reds family

J&P Coates 5349 — Bark Medium Dark — has hex #9D3C27 and RGB 157, 60, 39. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#9D3C27
RGB
157, 60, 39
HSL
11°, 60%, 38%
Lab
38.8, 39.2, 33.3
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
60%
Rich
Hue
11°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5349

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

J&P Coates 5349 Bark Medium Dark

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5349

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

Working with J&P Coates 5349

On white fabric
6.8:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

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 5349

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5349, 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

Reds Family

J&P Coates 5349 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About J&P Coates 5349

J&P Coates 5349 is the floss known as Bark Medium Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 5349 look like?

J&P Coates 5349 (Bark Medium Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #9D3C27 and RGB 157, 60, 39. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5349?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5349 (Bark Medium Dark) is DMC 920 (Copper medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 76%) and DMC 919 (Red Copper, 73%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5349?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 5349 are 5936 Fawn Very Dark (ΔE 4.54), 5579 Chicory Dark (ΔE 6.98), and 5356 Mocha Medium (ΔE 7.23). These are useful substitutes when 5349 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 5349?

Reach for J&P Coates 5349 (Bark Medium Dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5349.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5349 (Bark 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, 5349 has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.