6226 — Emerald Medium
Greens family
Looking up J&P Coates 6226? It's Emerald Medium, a medium-dark green shade (#4F6C45 / RGB 79, 108, 69). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6226
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 6226
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6226
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 6226
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6226, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 6226 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6226
J&P Coates 6226 (Emerald Medium) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the greens family with true green tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cactus motifs or shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6226 look like?
J&P Coates 6226 (Emerald Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #4F6C45 and RGB 79, 108, 69. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6226?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6226 (Emerald Medium) is DMC 987 (Forest Green dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 80%) and DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark, 78%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6226?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6226 are 6258 Parrot Green Dark (ΔE 5.17), 6239 Emerald Medium Light (ΔE 5.73), and 6018 Juniper Medium Dark (ΔE 7.13). These are useful substitutes when 6226 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6226?
Reach for J&P Coates 6226 (Emerald Medium) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6226.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6226 (Emerald Medium)?
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, 6226 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.