J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

5943 — Toast Light

Oranges family

J&P Coates 5943 (Toast Light) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E79873 and RGB values 231, 152, 115. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#E79873
RGB
231, 152, 115
HSL
19°, 71%, 68%
Lab
70.0, 25.7, 31.6
Lightness
68%
Light
Saturation
71%
Rich
Hue
19°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 5943

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

J&P Coates 5943 Toast Light

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 92% Good
Tan Light 45098 85% Good
Golden Brown Pale 45424 85% Good
Peach Light 45189 75% Approx
Autumn Gold Medium 45452 74% Approx

Crescent Colours

Old Marigold 085 79% Approx
Macaroni and Cheese 100 71% Approx
Dulce de Leche 143 71% Approx
Cobbled Peach 129 71% Approx
Blessed Jess 133 69% Approx

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 5943

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 5943

On white fabric
2.3:1
On dark fabric
9.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
salmon

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 5943 (Toast Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Blending & gradients

Because J&P Coates 3146 (Sportsman Flesh) is so near (ΔE 2.7), 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 5943

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 5943, 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

Oranges Family

J&P Coates 5943 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About J&P Coates 5943

J&P Coates 5943 is the floss known as Toast Light: a vivid, medium-light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in warm accents and seasonal designs alike. Pull this thread for pumpkins or marigolds when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 5943 look like?

J&P Coates 5943 (Toast Light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #E79873 and RGB 231, 152, 115. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 5943?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 5943 (Toast Light) is DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 78%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 75%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 5943?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 5943 are 3146 Sportsman Flesh (ΔE 2.7), 2876 Tawny Medium (ΔE 4.82), and 2412 Sand Stone Medium Dark (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when 5943 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 5943?

Reach for J&P Coates 5943 (Toast Light) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 5943.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 5943 (Toast 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, 5943 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.