6010 — Avocado Medium
Yellows family
Below: J&P Coates 6010 (Avocado Medium), a medium, subdued yellow shade with hex #74725C and RGB 116, 114, 92. 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 6010
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 6010
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6010
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because J&P Coates 6261 (Avocado 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 6010
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6010, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 6010 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 6010
J&P Coates 6010 is the floss known as Avocado Medium: a subdued, medium member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for bumblebee patterns and canary themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6010 look like?
J&P Coates 6010 (Avocado Medium) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #74725C and RGB 116, 114, 92. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6010?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6010 (Avocado Medium) is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 70%) and DMC 522 (Fern Green, 64%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6010?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6010 are 6261 Avocado Medium (ΔE 0), 6317 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 8.3), and 6018 Juniper Medium Dark (ΔE 8.56). These are useful substitutes when 6010 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6010?
Reach for J&P Coates 6010 (Avocado Medium) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6010.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6010 (Avocado Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6010 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.