J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#825A08
RGB
130, 90, 8
HSL
40°, 88%, 27%
Lab
41.3, 9.9, 47.2
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
88%
Vivid
Hue
40°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5889

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 5889 Brass Dark

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

On white fabric
6.1:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.