J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6030 — Mint Green Light

Greens family

J&P Coates 6030 (Mint Green Light) is a light, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #AAD5A4 and RGB values 170, 213, 164. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#AAD5A4
RGB
170, 213, 164
HSL
113°, 37%, 74%
Lab
81.2, -23.3, 19.7
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
113°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6030

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

J&P Coates 6030 Mint Green Light

Sullivans

Jade Very Light 45130 90% Good
Baby Green Medium 45299 80% Good
Forest Green Light 45479 79% Approx
Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 75% Approx
Nile Green Light 45290 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 55% Fair
Baby Chick 002 33% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 28% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 27% Fair
Tomatillo 074 21% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6030

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

Working with J&P Coates 6030

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
12.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
silver

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 6030

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6030, 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 6030 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6030

J&P Coates 6030 is the floss known as Mint Green Light: a moderately saturated, light member of the greens family with true green tones. Its soft and gentle presence shines in holiday projects and landscape details alike. Pull this thread for ferns or herb gardens when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 6030 look like?

J&P Coates 6030 (Mint Green Light) is a light shade in the greens family with hex #AAD5A4 and RGB 170, 213, 164. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6030?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6030 (Mint Green Light) is DMC 955 (Nile Green light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 73%) and DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 70%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6030?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6030 are 6210 Spruce Medium Light (ΔE 4.97), 6185 Sea Green Medium Light (ΔE 5.51), and 6225 Mint Green Medium (ΔE 6.47). These are useful substitutes when 6030 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 6030?

Reach for J&P Coates 6030 (Mint Green Light) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6030.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6030 (Mint Green 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, 6030 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.