J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6213 — Spruce Medium

Greens family

J&P Coates 6213 (Spruce Medium) is a medium, muted green shade with hex code #618661 and RGB values 97, 134, 97. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#618661
RGB
97, 134, 97
HSL
120°, 16%, 45%
Lab
52.3, -20.8, 15.9
Lightness
45%
Medium
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
120°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6213

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

J&P Coates 6213 Spruce Medium

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Medium 45061 80% Good
Jade Medium 45128 77% Approx
Forest Green 45310 65% Approx
Celadon Green 45413 64% Fair
Forest Green Medium 45309 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 75% Approx
Weeping Willow 162 66% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 57% Fair
Shamrock 028 52% Fair
Poblano Pepper 069 41% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6213

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

Working with J&P Coates 6213

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.1:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

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 6213

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6213, 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

Greens Family

J&P Coates 6213 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6213

J&P Coates 6213 (Spruce Medium) is a medium, muted shade in the greens family with true green tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring herb gardens or forest canopies. Look for it in charts that feature cactus motifs or shamrock designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 6213 look like?

J&P Coates 6213 (Spruce Medium) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #618661 and RGB 97, 134, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6213?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6213 (Spruce Medium) is DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3816 (Celadon Green, 67%) and DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 67%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6213?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6213 are 6239 Emerald Medium Light (ΔE 7.52), 6205 Mint Green Dark (ΔE 8.44), and 6018 Juniper Medium Dark (ΔE 9.85). These are useful substitutes when 6213 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 6213?

Reach for J&P Coates 6213 (Spruce Medium) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6213.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6213 (Spruce Medium)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6213 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.