J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

5376 — Fawn Medium

Browns family

Need details on J&P Coates 5376? This medium-light, moderately saturated brown shade (Fawn Medium) is hex #BC866B, RGB 188, 134, 107. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#BC866B
RGB
188, 134, 107
HSL
20°, 38%, 58%
Lab
60.6, 17.3, 22.8
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
20°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5376

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

J&P Coates 5376 Fawn Medium

Sullivans

Mocha Beige Light 45462 76% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Light 45093 75% Approx
Tan Light 45098 67% Approx
Beige Brown Very Light 45240 61% Fair
Mocha Brown Light 45394 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Sunkissed 041 88% Good
Dulce de Leche 143 83% Good
Jakey Brown 036 81% Good
Nutmeggie 108 73% Approx
Khaki Mocha 055 73% Approx

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5376

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

Working with J&P Coates 5376

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so J&P Coates 5376 (Fawn Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5376

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5376, 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

Browns Family

J&P Coates 5376 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About J&P Coates 5376

J&P Coates 5376 is the floss known as Fawn Medium: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and versatile, perfect for animal fur and warm outlines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wooden textures and coffee themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 5376 look like?

J&P Coates 5376 (Fawn Medium) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #BC866B and RGB 188, 134, 107. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5376?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5376 (Fawn Medium) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 76%) and DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 69%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5376?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 5376 are 2876 Tawny Medium (ΔE 4.89), 2412 Sand Stone Medium Dark (ΔE 8.04), and 5308 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 8.55). These are useful substitutes when 5376 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 5376?

Reach for J&P Coates 5376 (Fawn Medium) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5376.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5376 (Fawn Medium)?

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, 5376 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.