8513 — Charcoal Grey Medium
Reds family
Looking up J&P Coates 8513? It's Charcoal Grey Medium, a medium-light red shade (#A78B88 / RGB 167, 139, 136). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 8513
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 8513
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 8513
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because J&P Coates 8512 (Grey Medium) is so near (ΔE 0), 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 8513
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 8513, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 8513 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 8513
J&P Coates 8513 is the floss known as Charcoal Grey Medium: a subdued, medium-light member of the reds family with true red tones. The shade reads as balanced and quiet — a go-to choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It also turns up in patterns built around berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 8513 look like?
J&P Coates 8513 (Charcoal Grey Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #A78B88 and RGB 167, 139, 136. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 8513?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 8513 (Charcoal 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 J&P Coates colors are similar to 8513?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 8513 are 8512 Grey Medium (ΔE 0), 8233 Rose Grey (ΔE 4.46), and 4223 Amethyst Medium (ΔE 6.72). These are useful substitutes when 8513 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 8513?
Reach for J&P Coates 8513 (Charcoal Grey Medium) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8513.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 8513 (Charcoal 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, 8513 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.