6266 — Avocado Medium Light
Greens family
Need details on J&P Coates 6266? This medium-light, muted green shade (Avocado Medium Light) is hex #B0BB8C, RGB 176, 187, 140. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans 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 6266
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 6266
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6266
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 6316 (Laurel Green) is so near (ΔE 1.83), 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 6266
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6266, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 6266 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6266
J&P Coates 6266 (Avocado Medium Light) is a medium-light, muted shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a balanced and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in herb gardens and forest canopies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6266 look like?
J&P Coates 6266 (Avocado Medium Light) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #B0BB8C and RGB 176, 187, 140. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6266?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6266 (Avocado Medium Light) is DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 66%) and DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 66%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6266?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6266 are 6316 Laurel Green (ΔE 1.83), 6225 Mint Green Medium (ΔE 7.13), and 6238 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 8.13). These are useful substitutes when 6266 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6266?
Reach for J&P Coates 6266 (Avocado Medium Light) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6266.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6266 (Avocado Medium Light)?
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, 6266 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.