6238 — Parrot Green Medium
Yellows family
Looking up J&P Coates 6238? It's Parrot Green Medium, a medium yellow shade (#A5A467 / RGB 165, 164, 103). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6238
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 Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6238
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6238
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 6256 (Parrot Green Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 0). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6238
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6238, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 6238 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 6238
A medium, muted entry in the yellows family, J&P Coates 6238 carries the name Parrot Green Medium with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for stars and honey themes. It also turns up in patterns built around wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 6238?
J&P Coates 6238 is called Parrot Green Medium. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #A5A467, RGB 165, 164, 103) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6238?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6238 (Parrot Green Medium) is DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 74%) and DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6238?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6238 are 6256 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 0), 6266 Avocado Medium Light (ΔE 8.13), and 6316 Laurel Green (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 6238 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 6238?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6238 (Parrot Green Medium) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium 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 6238 (Parrot Green 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, 6238 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.