6205 — Emerald Green Med
Greens family#14904C
Below: J&P Coates 6205 (Emerald Green Med), a medium-dark, vivid green shade with hex #14904C and RGB 20, 144, 76. 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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6205
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 6205
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6205
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
J&P Coates 6205 (Emerald Green Med) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 6258 (Willow Green), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.7). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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.
Greens Family
J&P Coates6205 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6205
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the greens family, J&P Coates 6205 carries the name Emerald Green Med with cool forest tones. The strong and rich character of this shade lends itself well to moss textures and avocado themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for foliage and nature scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 6205?
J&P Coates 6205 is called Emerald Green Med. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #14904C, RGB 20, 144, 76) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6205?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6205 (Emerald Green Med) is DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 702 (Kelly Green, 76%) and DMC 912 (Emerald Green light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6205?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6205 are 6258 Willow Green (ΔE 1.7), 6227 Christmas Green Bright (ΔE 5.43), and 6246 Juniper Dark (ΔE 6.68). 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 (Emerald Green Med) for charts featuring herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock 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 (Emerald Green Med)?
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 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.