6261 — Avocado Medium
Yellows family
Need details on J&P Coates 6261? This medium, subdued yellow shade (Avocado Medium) is hex #74725C, RGB 116, 114, 92. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6261
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 6261
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6261
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
J&P Coates 6261 (Avocado Medium) sits a hair from J&P Coates 6010 (Avocado Medium) (ΔE 0) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6261
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6261, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 6261 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 6261
Meet J&P Coates 6261, Avocado Medium — a subdued, medium thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for sunflowers and highlights. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 6261 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 6261 is Avocado Medium — a medium yellow thread (hex #74725C, RGB 116, 114, 92). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6261?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6261 (Avocado Medium) is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 70%) and DMC 522 (Fern Green, 64%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6261?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6261 are 6010 Avocado Medium (ΔE 0), 6317 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 8.3), and 6018 Juniper Medium Dark (ΔE 8.56). These are useful substitutes when 6261 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 6261 good for?
J&P Coates 6261 (Avocado Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6261.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6261 (Avocado Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6261 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.