J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6187 — Sea Green Medium Dark

Teals family

Looking up J&P Coates 6187? It's Sea Green Medium Dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#00A275 / RGB 0, 162, 117). 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
#00A275
RGB
0, 162, 117
HSL
163°, 100%, 32%
Lab
59.1, -46.8, 13.5
Lightness
32%
Dark
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
163°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6187

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

J&P Coates 6187 Sea Green Medium Dark

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6187

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

Working with J&P Coates 6187

On white fabric
3.3:1
On dark fabric
6.4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
teal

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, J&P Coates 6187 (Sea Green Medium Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6187

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6187, 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

Teals Family

J&P Coates 6187 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About J&P Coates 6187

Known as Sea Green Medium Dark, J&P Coates 6187 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the teals family. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits nature themes, ocean waves, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching peacock feathers or coastal scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 6187 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 6187 is Sea Green Medium Dark — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #00A275, RGB 0, 162, 117). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6187?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6187 (Sea Green Medium Dark) is DMC 912 (Emerald Green light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3851 (Bright Green light, 77%) and DMC 913 (Nile Green medium, 69%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6187?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6187 are 6186 Sea Green Medium (ΔE 4.22), 6205 Mint Green Dark (ΔE 11.82), and 6213 Spruce Medium (ΔE 12.98). These are useful substitutes when 6187 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 6187 good for?

J&P Coates 6187 (Sea Green Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. 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 6187.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6187 (Sea Green Medium 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, 6187 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.