5374 — Wheat Dark
Browns family
Looking up J&P Coates 5374? It's Wheat Dark, a medium-dark brown shade (#995C30 / RGB 153, 92, 48). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5374
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 5374
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5374
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 5374 (Wheat Dark) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5374
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5374, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5374 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5374
Meet J&P Coates 5374, Wheat Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as intense and saturated — a go-to choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It also turns up in patterns built around animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 5374 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 5374 is Wheat Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #995C30, RGB 153, 92, 48). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 5374?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5374 (Wheat Dark) is DMC 435 (Brown very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 79%) and DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark, 78%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 5374?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5374 are 5471 Coffee (ΔE 4.57), 5309 Topaz Dark (ΔE 7.71), and 5379 Fawn Dark (ΔE 7.97). These are useful substitutes when 5374 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 5374 good for?
J&P Coates 5374 (Wheat Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 5374.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5374 (Wheat 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, 5374 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.