6246 — Juniper Dark
Grays family
J&P Coates 6246 — Juniper Dark — has hex #555F52 and RGB 85, 95, 82. This medium-dark, subdued gray 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
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 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.
Grays Family
J&P Coates 6246 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About J&P Coates 6246
J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper Dark) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits rabbit fur and shading particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with outlines or urban scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6246 look like?
J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #555F52 and RGB 85, 95, 82. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6246?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6246 (Juniper Dark) is DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 58%) and DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 57%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6246?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6246 are 6021 Grass Green Ultra Dark (ΔE 3.39), 6878 Pine Medium Dark (ΔE 5.25), and 6317 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 5.83). 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 cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium-dark 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 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.