5360 — Coffee Dark
Browns family
Below: J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #6D4227 and RGB 109, 66, 39. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors 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 5360
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 Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5360
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5360
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because J&P Coates 5472 (Coffee Dark) is so near (ΔE 0), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5360
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5360, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5360 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5360
J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The deep and intense mood of this color makes it a natural fit for gingerbread themes and tree trunks. Expect to see it used in earth tones and animal fur across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 5360 look like?
J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #6D4227 and RGB 109, 66, 39. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5360?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee Dark) is DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 433 (Brown medium, 81%) and DMC 434 (Brown light, 76%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5360?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5360 are 5472 Coffee Dark (ΔE 0), 5476 Coffee Dark (ΔE 0), and 5478 Fudge (ΔE 4.15). These are useful substitutes when 5360 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 5360?
Reach for J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee Dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5360.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee 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, 5360 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.