J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6228 — Emerald Very Dark

Teals family

Need details on J&P Coates 6228? This medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade (Emerald Very Dark) is hex #316955, RGB 49, 105, 85. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#316955
RGB
49, 105, 85
HSL
159°, 36%, 30%
Lab
40.3, -23.8, 5.7
Lightness
30%
Dark
Saturation
36%
Muted
Hue
159°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6228

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

J&P Coates 6228 Emerald Very Dark

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6228

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

Working with J&P Coates 6228

On white fabric
6.4:1
On dark fabric
3.3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
forest green

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 6228

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6228, 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

Teals Family

J&P Coates 6228 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About J&P Coates 6228

Emerald Very Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 6228) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the teals family. With a steady and deep quality, this thread works beautifully in dragonflies and turtle designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 6228?

J&P Coates 6228 is called Emerald Very Dark. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #316955, RGB 49, 105, 85) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6228?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6228 (Emerald Very Dark) is DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium, 80%) and DMC 505 (Jade Green, 75%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6228?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6228 are 6031 Emerald Dark (ΔE 4.07), 6211 Spruce Dark (ΔE 4.33), and 6212 Sea Green Dark (ΔE 4.85). These are useful substitutes when 6228 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 6228?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6228 (Emerald Very Dark) for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. The medium-dark 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 6228 (Emerald Very Dark)?

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, 6228 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.