5395 — Tawny Dark
Reds family
Need details on J&P Coates 5395? This medium, subdued red shade (Tawny Dark) is hex #735B5D, RGB 115, 91, 93. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5395
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 5395
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5395
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 5395
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5395, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 5395 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 5395
Tawny Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 5395) is a medium, subdued shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a steady and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in cardinal birds and apple motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 5395?
J&P Coates 5395 is called Tawny Dark. It's a medium red shade (hex #735B5D, RGB 115, 91, 93) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5395?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5395 (Tawny Dark) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 65%) and DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 65%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5395?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5395 are 8514 Grey Dark (ΔE 4.44), 8501 Stone Grey Very Dark (ΔE 9.85), and 8999 Charcoal Grey Dark (ΔE 11.21). These are useful substitutes when 5395 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 5395?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5395 (Tawny Dark) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium 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 5395 (Tawny 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, 5395 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.