J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

5375 — Nutmeg Light

Oranges family

J&P Coates 5375 — Nutmeg Light — has hex #F4C38B and RGB 244, 195, 139. This light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#F4C38B
RGB
244, 195, 139
HSL
32°, 83%, 75%
Lab
81.9, 10.4, 34.7
Lightness
75%
Light
Saturation
83%
Vivid
Hue
32°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5375

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

J&P Coates 5375 Nutmeg Light

Sullivans

Autumn Gold Light 45453 93% Good
Tawny Medium 45283 73% Approx
Tan Very Light 45179 70% Approx
Mahogany Ultra Very Light 45454 67% Approx
Old Gold Very Light 45157 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Tufted Yellow 122 67% Approx
Peach Sherbet 023 63% Fair
Crushed Pineapple 052 60% Fair
Creamy Peach 011 58% Fair
Perfect Piecrust 147 56% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5375

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

Working with J&P Coates 5375

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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 5375 (Nutmeg Light) 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.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5375

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5375, 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 5375 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About J&P Coates 5375

Nutmeg Light (catalog code J&P Coates 5375) is a light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a fresh and easy feel that suits sunsets and warm accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with seasonal designs or pumpkins for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 5375?

J&P Coates 5375 is called Nutmeg Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #F4C38B, RGB 244, 195, 139) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5375?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5375 (Nutmeg Light) is DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 951 (Tawny light, 73%) and DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 72%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5375?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 5375 are 2410 Sand Stone Medium Light (ΔE 3.81), 2294 Topaz Light (ΔE 4.21), and 5350 Desert Medium (ΔE 6.17). These are useful substitutes when 5375 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 5375?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5375 (Nutmeg Light) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The 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 5375 (Nutmeg Light)?

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, 5375 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.