5472 — Coffee Dark
Browns family
Need details on J&P Coates 5472? This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade (Coffee Dark) is hex #6D4227, RGB 109, 66, 39. 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 5472
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 5472
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5472
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 0). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5472
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5472, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5472 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5472
Coffee Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 5472) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. With a steady and deep quality, this thread works beautifully in leather accents and horse designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 5472?
J&P Coates 5472 is called Coffee Dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #6D4227, RGB 109, 66, 39) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5472?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5472 (Coffee Dark) is DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 433 (Brown medium, 81%) and DMC 434 (Brown light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5472?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5472 are 5360 Coffee Dark (ΔE 0), 5476 Coffee Dark (ΔE 0), and 5478 Fudge (ΔE 4.15). These are useful substitutes when 5472 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 5472?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5472 (Coffee Dark) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-dark 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 5472 (Coffee 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, 5472 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.