J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6315 — Laurel Green Light

Browns family

Looking up J&P Coates 6315? It's Laurel Green Light, a light brown shade (#CDB69E / RGB 205, 182, 158). 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.

Hex
#CDB69E
RGB
205, 182, 158
HSL
31°, 32%, 71%
Lab
75.4, 4.5, 15.2
Lightness
71%
Light
Saturation
32%
Muted
Hue
31°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6315

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

J&P Coates 6315 Laurel Green Light

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Very Light 45325 78% Approx
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light 45122 71% Approx
Shell Grey Light 45103 66% Approx
Beige Grey Medium 45150 66% Approx
Drab Brown Very Light 45146 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Antique Lace 125 83% Good
Toasted Marshmallow 044 78% Approx
Garden Trellis 128 75% Approx
Creamy Peach 011 68% Approx
Bamboo 003 66% Approx

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6315

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

Working with J&P Coates 6315

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
10.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Skin tones & portraits

For skin, hands, and faces, J&P Coates 6315 (Laurel Green Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6315

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6315, 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

Browns Family

J&P Coates 6315 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About J&P Coates 6315

A light, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, J&P Coates 6315 carries the name Laurel Green Light with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as easy and clean — a go-to choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It also turns up in patterns built around rustic designs and leather accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 6315?

J&P Coates 6315 is called Laurel Green Light. It's a light brown shade (hex #CDB69E, RGB 205, 182, 158) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6315?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6315 (Laurel Green Light) is DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 74%) and DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light, 68%).

What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6315?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6315 are 5388 Tawny Light (ΔE 3.42), 8232 Rose Grey Medium (ΔE 6.61), and 6842 Fern Green Light (ΔE 6.67). These are useful substitutes when 6315 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 6315?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6315 (Laurel Green Light) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6315 (Laurel Green Light)?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 6315 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.