6021 — Grass Green Ultra Dark
Grays family
Need details on J&P Coates 6021? This medium-dark, subdued gray shade (Grass Green Ultra Dark) is hex #595C4E, RGB 89, 92, 78. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6021
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 6021
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6021
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 6021 (Grass Green Ultra Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 6317 (Loden Green Dark) (ΔE 3.17) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6021
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6021, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
J&P Coates 6021 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About J&P Coates 6021
Meet J&P Coates 6021, Grass Green Ultra Dark — a subdued, medium-dark thread in the grays family. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, perfect for cobblestone paths and industrial designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wolf patterns and storm cloud accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 6021 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 6021 is Grass Green Ultra Dark — a medium-dark gray thread (hex #595C4E, RGB 89, 92, 78). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6021?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6021 (Grass Green Ultra Dark) is DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 66%) and DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 63%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6021?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6021 are 6317 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 3.17), 6246 Juniper Dark (ΔE 3.39), and 6878 Pine Medium Dark (ΔE 7.5). These are useful substitutes when 6021 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 6021 good for?
J&P Coates 6021 (Grass Green Ultra Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6021.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6021 (Grass Green Ultra 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, 6021 has a contrast ratio of about 6.9:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 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.