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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6187
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 6187
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6187
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
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.