5381 — Fudge Medium
Browns family
Looking up J&P Coates 5381? It's Fudge Medium, a dark brown shade (#632710 / RGB 99, 39, 16). 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 5381
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 5381
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5381
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 5381 (Fudge Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5381
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5381, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5381 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5381
Meet J&P Coates 5381, Fudge Medium — a vivid, dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The shade reads as dramatic and vivid — a go-to choice for rustic designs and leather accents. It also turns up in patterns built around horse designs and cinnamon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 5381 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 5381 is Fudge Medium — a dark brown thread (hex #632710, RGB 99, 39, 16). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 5381?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5381 (Fudge Medium) is DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 75%) and DMC 433 (Brown medium, 72%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 5381?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5381 are 5382 Fudge Dark (ΔE 3.9), 5478 Fudge (ΔE 7.56), and 5360 Coffee Dark (ΔE 8.48). These are useful substitutes when 5381 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 5381 good for?
J&P Coates 5381 (Fudge Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 5381.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5381 (Fudge Medium)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 5381 has a contrast ratio of about 11.5:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.