J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6018 — Juniper Medium Dark

Greens family

J&P Coates 6018 — Juniper Medium Dark — has hex #5F705B and RGB 95, 112, 91. This medium-dark, subdued green 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.

Hex
#5F705B
RGB
95, 112, 91
HSL
109°, 10%, 40%
Lab
45.3, -10.7, 9.6
Lightness
40%
Dark
Saturation
10%
Neutral
Hue
109°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6018

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

J&P Coates 6018 Juniper Medium Dark

Sullivans

Blue Green 45111 70% Approx
Pine Green Medium 45349 65% Approx
Celadon Green Medium 45478 62% Fair
Pistachio Green Medium 45061 60% Fair
Grey Green Medium 45270 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

St. Bernard 105 72% Approx
Shamrock 028 72% Approx
Meadow Green 021 60% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 58% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 53% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6018

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

Working with J&P Coates 6018

On white fabric
5.3:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6018

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6018, 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 6018 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6018

A medium-dark, subdued entry in the greens family, J&P Coates 6018 carries the name Juniper Medium Dark with true green tones. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for ferns and herb gardens. It pairs nicely in designs that call for forest canopies or cactus motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 6018?

J&P Coates 6018 is called Juniper Medium Dark. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #5F705B, RGB 95, 112, 91) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6018?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6018 (Juniper Medium Dark) is DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 502 (Blue Green, 73%) and DMC 522 (Fern Green, 67%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6018?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6018 are 6246 Juniper Dark (ΔE 6.99), 6226 Emerald Medium (ΔE 7.13), and 6010 Avocado Medium (ΔE 8.56). These are useful substitutes when 6018 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 6018?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6018 (Juniper Medium Dark) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6018 (Juniper Medium Dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6018 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.