6238 — Chartreuse Bright
Greens family#66C250
Looking up J&P Coates 6238? It's Chartreuse Bright, a medium green shade (#66C250 / RGB 102, 194, 80). 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
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 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.
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.
Greens Family
J&P Coates6238 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6238
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, J&P Coates 6238 carries the name Chartreuse Bright with true green tones. The shade reads as balanced and warm — a go-to choice for ferns and herb gardens. It also turns up in patterns built around forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 6238?
J&P Coates 6238 is called Chartreuse Bright. It's a medium green shade (hex #66C250, RGB 102, 194, 80) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6238?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6238 (Chartreuse Bright) is DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 164 (Forest Green light, 64%) and DMC 703 (Chartreuse, 62%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6238?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6238 are 6225 Nile (ΔE 8.13), 6226 Kelly Green (ΔE 8.27), and 6030 Nile Green Light (ΔE 9.86). 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 (Chartreuse Bright) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. 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 (Chartreuse Bright)?
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 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.