J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6205 — Mint Green Dark

Teals family

Below: J&P Coates 6205 (Mint Green Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #318061 and RGB 49, 128, 97. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#318061
RGB
49, 128, 97
HSL
156°, 45%, 35%
Lab
48.2, -32.0, 9.8
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
156°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6205

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

J&P Coates 6205 Mint Green Dark

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6205

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

Working with J&P Coates 6205

On white fabric
4.8:1
On dark fabric
4.4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
teal

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6205

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6205, 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 6205 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About J&P Coates 6205

A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, J&P Coates 6205 carries the name Mint Green Dark. The steady and deep character of this shade lends itself well to sea glass tones and tidepool patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for water and sky and tropical motifs in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 6205?

J&P Coates 6205 is called Mint Green Dark. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #318061, RGB 49, 128, 97) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6205?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6205 (Mint Green Dark) is DMC 562 (Jade medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3850 (Bright Green dark, 80%) and DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark, 71%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6205?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6205 are 6031 Emerald Dark (ΔE 4.48), 6213 Spruce Medium (ΔE 8.44), and 6228 Emerald Very Dark (ΔE 8.52). These are useful substitutes when 6205 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 6205?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6205 (Mint Green Dark) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6205 (Mint Green Dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6205 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.