6227 — Emerald Medium Dark
Greens family
J&P Coates 6227 — Emerald Medium Dark — has hex #00602F and RGB 0, 96, 47. This dark, highly saturated green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6227
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 6227
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6227
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 6227 (Emerald Medium Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6227
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6227, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 6227 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6227
Meet J&P Coates 6227, Emerald Medium Dark — a highly saturated, dark thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its tone is dramatic and vivid, making it a popular choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for shamrock designs or frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 6227 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 6227 is Emerald Medium Dark — a dark green thread (hex #00602F, RGB 0, 96, 47). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6227?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6227 (Emerald Medium Dark) is DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 699 (Christmas Green, 79%) and DMC 700 (Christmas Green bright, 73%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6227?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6227 are 6267 Olive Green Dark (ΔE 8.5), 6212 Sea Green Dark (ΔE 10.04), and 6228 Emerald Very Dark (ΔE 10.13). These are useful substitutes when 6227 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 6227 good for?
J&P Coates 6227 (Emerald Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6227.
Is J&P Coates 6227 (Emerald Medium Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 6227 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.