J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#846600
RGB
132, 102, 0
HSL
46°, 100%, 26%
Lab
44.8, 3.6, 51.8
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
46°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6845

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

J&P Coates 6845 Fern Green Medium Dark

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

On white fabric
5.4:1
On dark fabric
3.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
olive

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

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

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

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.