5476 — Coffee Dark
Browns family
J&P Coates 5476 — Coffee Dark — has hex #6D4227 and RGB 109, 66, 39. This medium-dark, moderately saturated 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 5476
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 5476
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5476
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because J&P Coates 5360 (Coffee Dark) is so near (ΔE 0), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5476
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5476, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5476 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5476
J&P Coates 5476 (Coffee Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. It has a deep and intense feel that suits gingerbread themes and tree trunks particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with earth tones or animal fur for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 5476 look like?
J&P Coates 5476 (Coffee Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #6D4227 and RGB 109, 66, 39. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5476?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5476 (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 J&P Coates colors are similar to 5476?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5476 are 5360 Coffee Dark (ΔE 0), 5472 Coffee Dark (ΔE 0), and 5478 Fudge (ΔE 4.15). These are useful substitutes when 5476 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 5476?
Reach for J&P Coates 5476 (Coffee Dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5476.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5476 (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, 5476 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.