6001 — Parrot Green Medium Light
Yellows family
J&P Coates 6001 — Parrot Green Medium Light — has hex #B9C866 and RGB 185, 200, 102. This medium-light, moderately saturated yellow 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 6001
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 6001
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6001
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6001
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6001, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 6001 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 6001
Meet J&P Coates 6001, Parrot Green Medium Light — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Its tone is easygoing and clear, making it a popular choice for sunflowers and highlights. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm backgrounds or golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 6001 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 6001 is Parrot Green Medium Light — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #B9C866, RGB 185, 200, 102). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6001?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6001 (Parrot Green Medium Light) is DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 15 (Apple Green, 76%) and DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 75%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6001?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6001 are 6266 Avocado Medium Light (ΔE 9.89), 6238 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 11.08), and 6256 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 11.08). These are useful substitutes when 6001 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 6001 good for?
J&P Coates 6001 (Parrot Green Medium Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6001.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6001 (Parrot Green Medium Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 6001 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.