J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6316 — Laurel Green

Greens family

J&P Coates 6316 — Laurel Green — has hex #ACB78E and RGB 172, 183, 142. This medium-light, muted green thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#ACB78E
RGB
172, 183, 142
HSL
76°, 22%, 64%
Lab
72.6, -11.0, 19.6
Lightness
64%
Light
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
76°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6316

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

J&P Coates 6316 Laurel Green

Sullivans

Fern Green Very Light 45120 81% Good
Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 66% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 63% Fair
Yellow Green Light 45345 59% Fair
Fern Green Light 45119 56% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 74% Approx
Cottage Garden 064 72% Approx
Tomatillo 074 61% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 61% Fair
Green Onion 017 61% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6316

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

Working with J&P Coates 6316

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

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

Blending & gradients

Because J&P Coates 6266 (Avocado Medium Light) is so near (ΔE 1.83), 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 6316

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6316, 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 6316 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6316

J&P Coates 6316 (Laurel Green) is a medium-light, muted shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. It has a balanced and quiet feel that suits herb gardens and forest canopies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cactus motifs or shamrock designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 6316 look like?

J&P Coates 6316 (Laurel Green) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #ACB78E and RGB 172, 183, 142. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6316?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6316 (Laurel Green) is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 61%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 60%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6316?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6316 are 6266 Avocado Medium Light (ΔE 1.83), 6225 Mint Green Medium (ΔE 6.64), and 6238 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 6316 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 6316?

Reach for J&P Coates 6316 (Laurel Green) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6316.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6316 (Laurel Green)?

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, 6316 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.