6879 — Pine
Greens family
Need details on J&P Coates 6879? This light, muted green shade (Pine) is hex #C3CEB7, RGB 195, 206, 183. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6879
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 6879
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 6879
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6879
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6879, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 6879 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 6879
J&P Coates 6879 (Pine) is a light, muted shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a soft and gentle quality, this thread works beautifully in avocado themes and foliage. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring nature scenes and holiday projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 6879 look like?
J&P Coates 6879 (Pine) is a light shade in the greens family with hex #C3CEB7 and RGB 195, 206, 183. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6879?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6879 (Pine) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 65%) and DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 55%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6879?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 6879 are 6875 Pine Very Light (ΔE 3.89), 7167 Surf Blue Very Light (ΔE 4.54), and 6016 Spruce Light (ΔE 5.64). These are useful substitutes when 6879 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 6879?
Reach for J&P Coates 6879 (Pine) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6879.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6879 (Pine)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 6879 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.