5379 — Fawn Dark
Browns family
Looking up J&P Coates 5379? It's Fawn Dark, a medium-dark brown shade (#80551E / RGB 128, 85, 30). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5379
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 5379
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5379
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5379
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5379, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5379 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5379
J&P Coates 5379 (Fawn Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a deep and vivid look that suits coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching leather accents or horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 5379 look like?
J&P Coates 5379 (Fawn Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #80551E and RGB 128, 85, 30. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5379?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5379 (Fawn Dark) is DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium, 73%) and DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 69%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5379?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5379 are 5889 Brass Dark (ΔE 4.81), 5471 Coffee (ΔE 6.62), and 5374 Wheat Dark (ΔE 7.97). These are useful substitutes when 5379 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 5379?
Reach for J&P Coates 5379 (Fawn Dark) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5379.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5379 (Fawn 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, 5379 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.