6225 — Nile
Greens family#94BE41
J&P Coates 6225 (Nile) is a medium, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #94BE41 and RGB values 148, 190, 65. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6225
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 6225
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6225
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6225
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6225, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates6225 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6225
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, J&P Coates 6225 carries the name Nile with yellow-green tones. Its balanced and warm presence shines in ferns and herb gardens alike. Pull this thread for forest canopies or cactus motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 6225?
J&P Coates 6225 is called Nile. It's a medium green shade (hex #94BE41, RGB 148, 190, 65) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6225?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6225 (Nile) is DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 66%) and DMC 907 (Parrot Green light, 65%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6225?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6225 are 6001 Parrot Green Medium Light (ΔE 6.98), 6238 Chartreuse Bright (ΔE 8.13), and 6030 Nile Green Light (ΔE 9.77). These are useful substitutes when 6225 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 6225?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6225 (Nile) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. The medium 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 6225 (Nile)?
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, 6225 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.