6269 — Avocado Dark
Yellows family
Looking up J&P Coates 6269? It's Avocado Dark, a dark yellow shade (#454531 / RGB 69, 69, 49). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6269
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 6269
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6269
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6269
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6269, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 6269 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 6269
J&P Coates 6269 is the floss known as Avocado Dark: a muted, dark member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as bold and brooding — a go-to choice for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It also turns up in patterns built around bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6269 look like?
J&P Coates 6269 (Avocado Dark) is a dark shade in the yellows family with hex #454531 and RGB 69, 69, 49. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6269?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6269 (Avocado Dark) is DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 76%) and DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 75%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6269?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6269 are 6268 Avocado Medium Dark (ΔE 8.37), 6021 Grass Green Ultra Dark (ΔE 8.45), and 6880 Turf Green (ΔE 8.47). These are useful substitutes when 6269 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6269?
Reach for J&P Coates 6269 (Avocado Dark) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6269.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6269 (Avocado 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, 6269 has a contrast ratio of about 9.8:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.