J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

5371 — Toast

Oranges family

Need details on J&P Coates 5371? This medium, vivid orange shade (Toast) is hex #BB6B39, RGB 187, 107, 57. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#BB6B39
RGB
187, 107, 57
HSL
23°, 53%, 48%
Lab
53.4, 27.6, 41.0
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
53%
Rich
Hue
23°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5371

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

J&P Coates 5371 Toast

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5371

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

Working with J&P Coates 5371

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

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

Skin tones & portraits

J&P Coates 5371 (Toast) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.

Blending & gradients

J&P Coates 5371 (Toast) sits a hair from J&P Coates 5309 (Topaz Dark) (ΔE 1.61) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5371

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5371, 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 5371 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About J&P Coates 5371

Known as Toast, J&P Coates 5371 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring persimmon patterns and autumn leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 5371 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 5371 is Toast — a medium orange thread (hex #BB6B39, RGB 187, 107, 57). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 5371?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5371 (Toast) is DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 76%) and DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 74%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 5371?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 5371 are 5309 Topaz Dark (ΔE 1.61), 5308 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 4.79), and 5000 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 4.91). These are useful substitutes when 5371 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 5371 good for?

J&P Coates 5371 (Toast) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 5371.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5371 (Toast)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 5371 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.