6256 — Parrot Green Medium
Yellows family
J&P Coates 6256 (Parrot Green Medium) is a medium, muted yellow shade with hex code #A5A467 and RGB values 165, 164, 103. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6256
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 6256
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6256
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because J&P Coates 6238 (Parrot Green Medium) is so near (ΔE 0), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6256
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6256, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 6256 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 6256
J&P Coates 6256 is the floss known as Parrot Green Medium: a muted, medium member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in lemon motifs and rubber duck designs alike. Pull this thread for bumblebee patterns or canary themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6256 look like?
J&P Coates 6256 (Parrot Green Medium) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #A5A467 and RGB 165, 164, 103. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6256?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6256 (Parrot Green Medium) is DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 74%) and DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 70%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6256?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6256 are 6238 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 0), 6266 Avocado Medium Light (ΔE 8.13), and 6316 Laurel Green (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 6256 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6256?
Reach for J&P Coates 6256 (Parrot Green Medium) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6256.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6256 (Parrot Green Medium)?
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, 6256 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.