J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6267 — Olive Green Dark

Greens family

Below: J&P Coates 6267 (Olive Green Dark), a dark, highly saturated green shade with hex #006700 and RGB 0, 103, 0. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#006700
RGB
0, 103, 0
HSL
120°, 100%, 20%
Lab
37.3, -44.3, 42.7
Lightness
20%
Dark
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
120°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6267

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

J&P Coates 6267 Olive Green Dark

Sullivans

Emerald Green Very Dark 45257 80% Good
Christmas Green Bright 45160 73% Approx
Christmas Green 45159 71% Approx
Parrot Green Dark 45254 68% Approx
Emerald Green Dark 45258 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 20% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 16% Fair
English Ivy 179 8% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 6% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 3% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6267

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 6267

On white fabric
7.1:1
On dark fabric
2.9:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
forest green

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

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, J&P Coates 6267 (Olive Green Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6267

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6267, 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 6267 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6267

Meet J&P Coates 6267, Olive Green Dark — a highly saturated, dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. The dramatic and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to forest canopies and cactus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for shamrock designs and frog patterns in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 6267 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 6267 is Olive Green Dark — a dark green thread (hex #006700, RGB 0, 103, 0). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6267?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6267 (Olive Green Dark) is DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark, 65%) and DMC 701 (Christmas Green light, 60%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6267?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6267 are 6227 Emerald Medium Dark (ΔE 8.5), 6239 Emerald Medium Light (ΔE 11.52), and 6226 Emerald Medium (ΔE 12.68). These are useful substitutes when 6267 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 6267 good for?

J&P Coates 6267 (Olive Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6267.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6267 (Olive Green 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, 6267 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.