6246 — Juniper Dark
Greens family#449E4A
J&P Coates 6246 — Juniper Dark — has hex #449E4A and RGB 68, 158, 74. 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 6246
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 6246
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6246
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 6246
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6246, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates6246 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6246
J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper Dark) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with true green tones. It has a rich and warm feel that suits avocado themes and foliage particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with nature scenes or holiday projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6246 look like?
J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper Dark) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #449E4A and RGB 68, 158, 74. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6246?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper Dark) is DMC 703 (Chartreuse) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 912 (Emerald Green light, 66%) and DMC 989 (Forest Green, 62%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6246?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6246 are 6239 Parrot Green Dark (ΔE 5.08), 6205 Emerald Green Med (ΔE 6.68), and 6258 Willow Green (ΔE 8.19). These are useful substitutes when 6246 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6246?
Reach for J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper Dark) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6246.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper 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, 6246 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.