6844 — Olive Green Very Dark
Browns family
Below: J&P Coates 6844 (Olive Green Very Dark), a medium-dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex #8C6700 and RGB 140, 103, 0. 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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6844
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 6844
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6844
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 6844 (Olive Green Very Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
J&P Coates 6844 (Olive Green Very Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 6845 (Fern Green Medium Dark) (ΔE 2.46) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6844
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6844, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
J&P Coates 6844 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About J&P Coates 6844
Known as Olive Green Very Dark, J&P Coates 6844 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for warm outlines and wooden textures. Expect to see it used in coffee themes and rustic designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 6844 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 6844 is Olive Green Very Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #8C6700, RGB 140, 103, 0). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6844?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6844 (Olive Green Very Dark) is DMC 832 (Golden Olive) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium, 62%) and DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 57%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6844?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6844 are 6845 Fern Green Medium Dark (ΔE 2.46), 5889 Brass Dark (ΔE 5.38), and 5379 Fawn Dark (ΔE 9.58). These are useful substitutes when 6844 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 6844 good for?
J&P Coates 6844 (Olive Green Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6844.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6844 (Olive Green Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6844 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.