J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#374912
RGB
55, 73, 18
HSL
80°, 60%, 18%
Lab
28.4, -16.6, 29.3
Lightness
18%
Very dark
Saturation
60%
Rich
Hue
80°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6270

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

J&P Coates 6270 Laurel Green Dark

Sullivans

Avocado Green Medium 45279 90% Good
Parrot Green Very Dark 45253 86% Good
Hunter Green 45343 73% Approx
Avocado Green 45104 72% Approx
Forest Green Dark 45308 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

English Ivy 179 71% Approx
Steamed Broccoli 181 56% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 48% Fair
Spinach 029 37% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 35% Fair

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

On white fabric
9.9:1
On dark fabric
2.1:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
charcoal

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

Backstitch & outlines

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

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 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.