8512 — Grey Medium
Reds family
J&P Coates 8512 (Grey Medium) is a medium-light, subdued red shade with hex code #A78B88 and RGB values 167, 139, 136. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 8512
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 8512
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 8512
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 8513 (Charcoal Grey Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 0). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 8512
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 8512, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 8512 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 8512
Grey Medium (catalog code J&P Coates 8512) is a medium-light, subdued shade from the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a gentle and grounded presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 8512?
J&P Coates 8512 is called Grey Medium. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #A78B88, RGB 167, 139, 136) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 8512?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 8512 (Grey Medium) is DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light, 51%) and DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 51%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 8512?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 8512 are 8513 Charcoal Grey Medium (ΔE 0), 8233 Rose Grey (ΔE 4.46), and 4223 Amethyst Medium (ΔE 6.72). These are useful substitutes when 8512 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 8512?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 8512 (Grey Medium) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-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 8512 (Grey Medium)?
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, 8512 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.