5472 — Coffee Brown Med
Reds family#935441
Need details on J&P Coates 5472? This medium, moderately saturated red shade (Coffee Brown Med) is hex #935441, RGB 147, 84, 65. 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
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 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.
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.
Reds Family
J&P Coates5472 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 5472
Coffee Brown Med (catalog code J&P Coates 5472) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. With a balanced and warm 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 5472?
J&P Coates 5472 is called Coffee Brown Med. It's a medium red shade (hex #935441, RGB 147, 84, 65) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5472?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5472 (Coffee Brown Med) is DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 68%) and DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 65%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5472?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5472 are 5470 Brown (ΔE 4.05), 5936 Fawn Very Dark (ΔE 4.57), and 5579 Chicory Dark (ΔE 5.88). 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 Brown Med) 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 5472 (Coffee Brown Med)?
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 5.9:1 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.