6270 — Laurel Green Dark
Greens family
J&P Coates 6270 (Laurel Green Dark) is a dark, vivid green shade with hex code #374912 and RGB values 55, 73, 18. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6270
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 6270
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6270
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Very dark shades like J&P Coates 6270 (Laurel Green Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because J&P Coates 6318 (Laurel Green Dark) is so near (ΔE 0), 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 6270
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6270, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 6270 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6270
J&P Coates 6270 is the floss known as Laurel Green Dark: a vivid, dark member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its bold and saturated presence shines in shamrock designs and frog patterns alike. Pull this thread for moss textures or avocado themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6270 look like?
J&P Coates 6270 (Laurel Green Dark) is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #374912 and RGB 55, 73, 18. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6270?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6270 (Laurel Green Dark) is DMC 937 (Avocado Green medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark, 75%) and DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 65%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6270?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6270 are 6318 Laurel Green Dark (ΔE 0), 6268 Avocado Medium Dark (ΔE 8.1), and 6258 Parrot Green Dark (ΔE 8.96). These are useful substitutes when 6270 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6270?
Reach for J&P Coates 6270 (Laurel Green Dark) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6270.
Is J&P Coates 6270 (Laurel Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 6270 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.