6228 — Christmas Green
Teals family#0B794F
Need details on J&P Coates 6228? This medium-dark, highly saturated teal shade (Christmas Green) is hex #0B794F, RGB 11, 121, 79. 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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6228
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 6228
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6228
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 6228 (Christmas Green) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
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.
Teals Family
J&P Coates6228 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 6228
Christmas Green (catalog code J&P Coates 6228) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the teals family. With a strong and rich 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 Christmas Green. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #0B794F, RGB 11, 121, 79) 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 (Christmas Green) is DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 700 (Christmas Green bright, 80%) and DMC 562 (Jade medium, 78%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6228?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6228 are 6227 Christmas Green Bright (ΔE 5.39), 6031 Emerald Dark (ΔE 5.54), and 6211 Jade Very Dark (ΔE 6.57). 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 (Christmas Green) 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 (Christmas Green)?
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 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.