J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6318 — Laurel Green Dark

Greens family

Below: J&P Coates 6318 (Laurel Green Dark), a dark, vivid green shade with hex #374912 and RGB 55, 73, 18. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

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 6318

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

J&P Coates 6318 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 6318

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

Working with J&P Coates 6318

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

Because it is so deep, J&P Coates 6318 (Laurel Green Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 6270 (Laurel Green Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 0). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6318

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6318, 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 6318 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6318

Laurel Green Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 6318) is a dark, vivid shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. The striking and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cactus motifs and shamrock designs. Expect to see it used in frog patterns and moss textures across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is J&P Coates 6318?

J&P Coates 6318 is called Laurel Green Dark. It's a dark green shade (hex #374912, RGB 55, 73, 18) in the greens family, commonly used for holiday projects, landscape details, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6318?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6318 (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's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6318?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6318 are 6270 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 6318 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use J&P Coates 6318?

Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6318 (Laurel Green Dark) for charts featuring holiday projects, landscape details, ferns, herb gardens. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Is J&P Coates 6318 (Laurel Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 6318 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.