6239 — Emerald Medium Light
Greens family
J&P Coates 6239 — Emerald Medium Light — has hex #4F7942 and RGB 79, 121, 66. This medium-dark, muted green thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6239
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 Colours
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6239
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6239
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6239
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6239, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 6239 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6239
J&P Coates 6239 (Emerald Medium Light) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the greens family with true green tones. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits herb gardens and forest canopies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cactus motifs or shamrock designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6239 look like?
J&P Coates 6239 (Emerald Medium Light) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #4F7942 and RGB 79, 121, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6239?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6239 (Emerald Medium Light) is DMC 988 (Forest Green medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 72%) and DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark, 71%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6239?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6239 are 6226 Emerald Medium (ΔE 5.73), 6213 Spruce Medium (ΔE 7.52), and 6205 Mint Green Dark (ΔE 9.88). These are useful substitutes when 6239 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6239?
Reach for J&P Coates 6239 (Emerald Medium Light) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6239.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6239 (Emerald Medium Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6239 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.