6211 — Spruce Dark
Greens family
Need details on J&P Coates 6211? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Spruce Dark) is hex #3B604C, RGB 59, 96, 76. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6211
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 6211
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6211
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 6211 (Spruce Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 6212 (Sea Green Dark) (ΔE 2.63) — 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 6211
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6211, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 6211 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6211
Known as Spruce Dark, J&P Coates 6211 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the greens family with cool forest tones. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in landscape details and ferns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring herb gardens and forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 6211 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 6211 is Spruce Dark — a medium-dark green thread (hex #3B604C, RGB 59, 96, 76). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6211?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6211 (Spruce Dark) is DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark, 79%) and DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 78%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6211?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6211 are 6212 Sea Green Dark (ΔE 2.63), 6228 Emerald Very Dark (ΔE 4.33), and 6878 Pine Medium Dark (ΔE 6.89). These are useful substitutes when 6211 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 6211 good for?
J&P Coates 6211 (Spruce Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. 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 6211.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6211 (Spruce 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, 6211 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.