5382 — Fudge Dark
Browns family
J&P Coates 5382 — Fudge Dark — has hex #532510 and RGB 83, 37, 16. This dark, vivid brown 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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5382
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 5382
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5382
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, J&P Coates 5382 (Fudge Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5382
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5382, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5382 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5382
Fudge Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 5382) is a dark, vivid shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. It has a striking and rich feel that suits leather accents and horse designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cinnamon motifs or bark patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 5382?
J&P Coates 5382 is called Fudge Dark. It's a dark brown shade (hex #532510, RGB 83, 37, 16) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5382?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5382 (Fudge Dark) is DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 74%) and DMC 433 (Brown medium, 71%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5382?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5382 are 5381 Fudge Medium (ΔE 3.9), 5478 Fudge (ΔE 6.74), and 5360 Coffee Dark (ΔE 9.18). These are useful substitutes when 5382 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 5382?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5382 (Fudge Dark) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is J&P Coates 5382 (Fudge Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 5382 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.