J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6876 — Pine Medium

Greens family

J&P Coates 6876 (Pine Medium) is a medium-light, subdued green shade with hex code #869E86 and RGB values 134, 158, 134. 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
#869E86
RGB
134, 158, 134
HSL
120°, 11%, 57%
Lab
62.7, -13.2, 9.8
Lightness
57%
Medium
Saturation
11%
Neutral
Hue
120°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6876

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

J&P Coates 6876 Pine Medium

Sullivans

Blue Green Medium 45112 66% Approx
Fern Green Light 45119 64% Fair
Grey Green Light 45271 64% Fair
Fern Green 45118 62% Fair
Pistachio Green Light 45081 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lettuce Leaf 020 72% Approx
Green Onion 017 56% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 52% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 48% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 47% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6876

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

Working with J&P Coates 6876

On white fabric
2.9:1
On dark fabric
7.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

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 7168 (Surf Blue Light) is so near (ΔE 2.75), 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 6876

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6876, 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 6876 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6876

J&P Coates 6876 is the floss known as Pine Medium: a subdued, medium-light member of the greens family with true green tones. Its balanced and quiet presence shines in shamrock designs and frog patterns alike. Pull this thread for moss textures or avocado themes when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 6876 look like?

J&P Coates 6876 (Pine Medium) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #869E86 and RGB 134, 158, 134. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6876?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6876 (Pine Medium) is DMC 503 (Blue Green medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 72%) and DMC 3813 (Blue Green light, 71%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6876?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6876 are 7168 Surf Blue Light (ΔE 2.75), 6017 Juniper Medium Light (ΔE 4.45), and 6225 Mint Green Medium (ΔE 9.35). These are useful substitutes when 6876 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 6876?

Reach for J&P Coates 6876 (Pine Medium) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6876.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6876 (Pine Medium)?

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, 6876 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.