8403 — Black
Blues family#20232B
Below: J&P Coates 8403 (Black), a dark, subdued blue shade with hex #20232B and RGB 32, 35, 43. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo 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 8403
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 8403
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 8403
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like J&P Coates 8403 (Black) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 8403
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 8403, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates8403 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 8403
J&P Coates 8403 is the floss known as Black: a subdued, dark member of the blues family with true blue tones. The bold and brooding character of this shade lends itself well to whale designs and sapphire accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 8403 look like?
J&P Coates 8403 (Black) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #20232B and RGB 32, 35, 43. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 8403?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 8403 (Black) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 67%) and DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 60%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 8403?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 8403 are 8999 Charcoal Grey Dark (ΔE 14.31), 7143 Cobalt Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 14.51), and 7981 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 15.75). These are useful substitutes when 8403 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 8403?
Reach for J&P Coates 8403 (Black) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8403.
Is J&P Coates 8403 (Black) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 8403 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.