5942 — Nutmeg Medium Light
Oranges family
Below: J&P Coates 5942 (Nutmeg Medium Light), a light, vivid orange shade with hex #EEAB79 and RGB 238, 171, 121. 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 5942
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 5942
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 5942
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 5942 (Nutmeg Medium Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 2875 (Brass Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.44). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 5942
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5942, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
J&P Coates 5942 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About J&P Coates 5942
Nutmeg Medium Light (catalog code J&P Coates 5942) is a light, vivid shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The fresh and easy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sunsets and warm accents. Expect to see it used in seasonal designs and pumpkins across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 5942?
J&P Coates 5942 is called Nutmeg Medium Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #EEAB79, RGB 238, 171, 121) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5942?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5942 (Nutmeg Medium Light) is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 945 (Tawny medium, 78%) and DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 71%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 5942?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 5942 are 2875 Brass Light (ΔE 1.44), 5350 Desert Medium (ΔE 3.7), and 2412 Sand Stone Medium Dark (ΔE 5.7). These are useful substitutes when 5942 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 5942?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 5942 (Nutmeg Medium Light) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The light 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 5942 (Nutmeg Medium Light)?
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, 5942 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.