J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6017 — Juniper Medium Light

Greens family

Looking up J&P Coates 6017? It's Juniper Medium Light, a medium green shade (#8A9978 / RGB 138, 153, 120). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#8A9978
RGB
138, 153, 120
HSL
87°, 14%, 54%
Lab
61.3, -11.5, 15.6
Lightness
54%
Medium
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
87°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6017

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 6017 Juniper Medium Light

Sullivans

Fern Green Light 45119 81% Good
Fern Green 45118 76% Approx
Green Grey 45333 72% Approx
Pistachio Green Light 45081 71% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Green Onion 017 69% Approx
Weeping Willow 162 68% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 66% Approx
Wasabi 113 64% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 62% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6017

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 6017

On white fabric
3:1
On dark fabric
6.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
khaki

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 6017

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6017, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

J&P Coates 6017 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6017

Known as Juniper Medium Light, J&P Coates 6017 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a restrained and earthy look that suits landscape details, ferns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching herb gardens or forest canopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 6017 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 6017 is Juniper Medium Light — a medium green thread (hex #8A9978, RGB 138, 153, 120). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6017?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6017 (Juniper Medium Light) is DMC 523 (Fern Green light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 80%) and DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 78%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6017?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6017 are 6876 Pine Medium (ΔE 4.45), 7168 Surf Blue Light (ΔE 5.59), and 6316 Laurel Green (ΔE 9.47). These are useful substitutes when 6017 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 6017 good for?

J&P Coates 6017 (Juniper Medium Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6017.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6017 (Juniper Medium Light)?

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, 6017 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 6.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.