8999 — Charcoal Grey Dark
Grays family
J&P Coates 8999 — Charcoal Grey Dark — has hex #504C53 and RGB 80, 76, 83. This medium-dark, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 8999
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 8999
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 8999
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 8999
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 8999, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
J&P Coates 8999 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About J&P Coates 8999
J&P Coates 8999 is the floss known as Charcoal Grey Dark: a subdued, medium-dark member of the grays family. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for wolf patterns and storm cloud accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for slate textures or rabbit fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 8999 look like?
J&P Coates 8999 (Charcoal Grey Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #504C53 and RGB 80, 76, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 8999?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 8999 (Charcoal Grey Dark) is DMC 317 (Pewter Grey) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 65%) and DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 57%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 8999?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 8999 are 8514 Grey Dark (ΔE 9.31), 8501 Stone Grey Very Dark (ΔE 10.61), and 5395 Tawny Dark (ΔE 11.21). These are useful substitutes when 8999 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 8999?
Reach for J&P Coates 8999 (Charcoal Grey Dark) when your project calls for neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8999.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 8999 (Charcoal Grey Dark)?
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, 8999 has a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.