5471 — Coffee
Browns family#975414
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 5471. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
J&P Coates 5471 — Coffee — has hex #975414 and RGB 151, 84, 20. This medium-dark, vivid brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5471
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5471
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5471
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 5471 (Coffee) 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 5471
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5471, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates5471 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5471
Meet J&P Coates 5471, Coffee — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for rustic designs and leather accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for horse designs or cinnamon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 5471 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 5471 is Coffee — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #975414, RGB 151, 84, 20). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 5471?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5471 (Coffee) is DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 69%) and DMC 435 (Brown very light, 69%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 5471?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5471 are 5374 Wheat Dark (ΔE 4.57), 5356 Mocha Medium (ΔE 7.64), and 5889 Brass Dark (ΔE 9.3). These are useful substitutes when 5471 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 5471 good for?
J&P Coates 5471 (Coffee) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 5471.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5471 (Coffee)?
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, 5471 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.