5478 — Fudge
Browns family
Below: J&P Coates 5478 (Fudge), a dark, vivid brown shade with hex #5E381B and RGB 94, 56, 27. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5478
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 5478
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5478
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 5478
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5478, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5478 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5478
Fudge (catalog code J&P Coates 5478) is a dark, vivid shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The striking and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for earth tones and animal fur. Expect to see it used in warm outlines and wooden textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 5478?
J&P Coates 5478 is called Fudge. It's a dark brown shade (hex #5E381B, RGB 94, 56, 27) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5478?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5478 (Fudge) is DMC 433 (Brown medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 829 (Golden Olive very dark, 75%) and DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark, 73%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5478?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5478 are 5360 Coffee Dark (ΔE 4.15), 5472 Coffee Dark (ΔE 4.15), and 5476 Coffee Dark (ΔE 4.15). These are useful substitutes when 5478 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 5478?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5478 (Fudge) for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The 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 5478 (Fudge)?
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, 5478 has a contrast ratio of about 10.2:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.