6187 — Aquamarine Very Dark
Teals family#0C878E
Looking up J&P Coates 6187? It's Aquamarine Very Dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#0C878E / RGB 12, 135, 142). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, 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
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 6187 (Aquamarine Very Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
J&P Coates 6187 (Aquamarine Very Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 7169 (Surf Blue Medium) (ΔE 2.39) — 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 6187
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6187, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
J&P Coates6187 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 6187
Known as Aquamarine Very 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 Aquamarine Very Dark — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #0C878E, RGB 12, 135, 142). 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 (Aquamarine Very Dark) is DMC 3849 (Teal Green light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark, 62%) and DMC 597 (Turquoise, 62%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6187?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6187 are 7169 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 2.39), 7181 Sapphire Medium Dark (ΔE 2.97), and 6007 Blue Mist Medium (ΔE 14.03). These are useful substitutes when 6187 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 6187 good for?
J&P Coates 6187 (Aquamarine Very 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 (Aquamarine Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6187 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.