5356 — Mocha Medium
Browns family
J&P Coates 5356 — Mocha Medium — has hex #9E4312 and RGB 158, 67, 18. This medium-dark, vivid brown 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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5356
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 5356
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5356
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 5356 (Mocha Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5356
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5356, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5356 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5356
J&P Coates 5356 is the floss known as Mocha Medium: a vivid, medium-dark member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bark patterns or gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 5356 look like?
J&P Coates 5356 (Mocha Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #9E4312 and RGB 158, 67, 18. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5356?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5356 (Mocha Medium) is DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 83%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 76%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5356?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5356 are 5936 Fawn Very Dark (ΔE 6.76), 5349 Bark Medium Dark (ΔE 7.23), and 5471 Coffee (ΔE 7.64). These are useful substitutes when 5356 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 5356?
Reach for J&P Coates 5356 (Mocha Medium) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5356.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5356 (Mocha Medium)?
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, 5356 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.