J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

5372 — Sand Stone

Oranges family

Below: J&P Coates 5372 (Sand Stone), a very light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FFE7B6 and RGB 255, 231, 182. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#FFE7B6
RGB
255, 231, 182
HSL
40°, 100%, 86%
Lab
92.5, 1.0, 26.9
Lightness
86%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
40°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5372

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

J&P Coates 5372 Sand Stone

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5372

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

Working with J&P Coates 5372

On white fabric
1.2:1
On dark fabric
17.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

J&P Coates 5372 (Sand Stone) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 3335 (Cinnamon Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.52). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5372

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5372, 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 5372 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About J&P Coates 5372

A very light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, J&P Coates 5372 carries the name Sand Stone with golden orange tones. The fresh and luminous character of this shade lends itself well to monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for autumn leaves and sunsets in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 5372?

J&P Coates 5372 is called Sand Stone. It's a very light orange shade (hex #FFE7B6, RGB 255, 231, 182) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5372?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5372 (Sand Stone) is DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 746 (Off White, 73%) and DMC 3770 (Tawny very light, 69%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5372?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 5372 are 3335 Cinnamon Very Light (ΔE 2.52), 2296 Citrus Light (ΔE 3.5), and 2289 Jonquil Light (ΔE 4.5). These are useful substitutes when 5372 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 5372?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5372 (Sand Stone) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The very light 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 5372 (Sand Stone)?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 5372 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.