J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#B0BB8C
RGB
176, 187, 140
HSL
74°, 26%, 64%
Lab
74.0, -11.9, 22.6
Lightness
64%
Light
Saturation
26%
Muted
Hue
74°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6266

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 6266 Avocado Medium Light

Sullivans

Fern Green Very Light 45120 75% Approx
Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 71% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 67% Approx
Yellow Green Light 45345 65% Approx
Baby Green Medium 45299 56% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 81% Good
Cottage Garden 064 72% Approx
Tomatillo 074 64% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 61% Fair
Dandelion Stem 119 55% Fair

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

On white fabric
2:1
On dark fabric
10.3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
tan

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.