J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6227 — Christmas Green Bright

Greens family#0A8142

J&P Coates 6227 — Christmas Green Bright — has hex #0A8142 and RGB 10, 129, 66. This medium-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.

Hex
#0A8142
RGB
10, 129, 66
HSL
148°, 86%, 27%
Lab
47.2, -44.8, 25.9
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
86%
Vivid
Hue
148°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6227

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

J&P Coates 6227Christmas Green Bright

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

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
green

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, J&P Coates 6227 (Christmas Green Bright) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

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.

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 Coates6227 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6227

Meet J&P Coates 6227, Christmas Green Bright — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, 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 Christmas Green Bright — a medium-dark green thread (hex #0A8142, RGB 10, 129, 66). 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 (Christmas Green Bright) is DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 702 (Kelly Green, 81%) and DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark, 79%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6227?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6227 are 6258 Willow Green (ΔE 4.51), 6228 Christmas Green (ΔE 5.39), and 6205 Emerald Green Med (ΔE 5.43). These are useful substitutes when 6227 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 6227 good for?

J&P Coates 6227 (Christmas Green Bright) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 6227.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6227 (Christmas Green Bright)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6227 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.