5889 — Brass Dark
Browns family
Below: J&P Coates 5889 (Brass Dark), a medium-dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex #825A08 and RGB 130, 90, 8. 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 5889
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 5889
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5889
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 5889 (Brass Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5889
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5889, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 5889 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 5889
J&P Coates 5889 (Brass Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. The deep and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for gingerbread themes and tree trunks. Expect to see it used in earth tones and animal fur across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 5889 look like?
J&P Coates 5889 (Brass Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #825A08 and RGB 130, 90, 8. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5889?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5889 (Brass Dark) is DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark, 62%) and DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 59%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5889?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5889 are 5379 Fawn Dark (ΔE 4.81), 6844 Olive Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.38), and 6845 Fern Green Medium Dark (ΔE 5.85). These are useful substitutes when 5889 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 5889?
Reach for J&P Coates 5889 (Brass 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 5889.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5889 (Brass 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, 5889 has a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.