6239 — Parrot Green Dark
Greens family#4DA866
J&P Coates 6239 — Parrot Green Dark — has hex #4DA866 and RGB 77, 168, 102. This medium, moderately saturated 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
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 6239
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6239
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 6239
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6239, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates6239 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6239
J&P Coates 6239 (Parrot Green Dark) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. It has a rich and warm 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 (Parrot Green Dark) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #4DA866 and RGB 77, 168, 102. 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 (Parrot Green Dark) is DMC 913 (Nile Green medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 912 (Emerald Green light, 74%) and DMC 703 (Chartreuse, 65%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6239?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6239 are 6246 Juniper Dark (ΔE 5.08), 6226 Kelly Green (ΔE 8.89), and 6205 Emerald Green Med (ΔE 8.96). 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 (Parrot Green Dark) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium 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 (Parrot Green 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, 6239 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.