6845 — Fern Green Medium Dark
Yellows family
J&P Coates 6845 (Fern Green Medium Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #846600 and RGB values 132, 102, 0. 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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6845
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 6845
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6845
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 6845 (Fern Green Medium Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 6844 (Olive Green Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.46). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6845
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6845, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
J&P Coates 6845 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About J&P Coates 6845
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the yellows family, J&P Coates 6845 carries the name Fern Green Medium Dark with warm gold tones. Its strong and rich presence shines in stars and honey themes alike. Pull this thread for wheat fields or daffodils when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 6845?
J&P Coates 6845 is called Fern Green Medium Dark. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #846600, RGB 132, 102, 0) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6845?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6845 (Fern Green Medium Dark) is DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark, 64%) and DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 62%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 6845?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6845 are 6844 Olive Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.46), 5889 Brass Dark (ΔE 5.85), and 5379 Fawn Dark (ΔE 10.17). These are useful substitutes when 6845 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 6845?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 6845 (Fern Green Medium Dark) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-dark 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 6845 (Fern Green Medium Dark)?
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, 6845 has a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.