J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6880 — Turf Green

Greens family

J&P Coates 6880 — Turf Green — has hex #2B3929 and RGB 43, 57, 41. This dark, muted green thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#2B3929
RGB
43, 57, 41
HSL
113°, 16%, 19%
Lab
22.3, -9.6, 8.1
Lightness
19%
Very dark
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
113°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6880

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

J&P Coates 6880 Turf Green

Sullivans

Fern Green Dark 45117 80% Good
Pistachio Green Very Dark 45060 73% Approx
Avocado Green Dark 45277 68% Approx
Hunter Green Very Dark 45248 67% Approx
Hunter Green Dark 45342 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Blackbird 164 77% Approx
Spinach 029 74% Approx
English Ivy 179 61% Fair
Erin Go Emerald 165 58% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 56% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6880

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

Working with J&P Coates 6880

On white fabric
12.2:1
On dark fabric
1.7:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Very dark shades like J&P Coates 6880 (Turf Green) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6880

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6880, 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 6880 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 6880

J&P Coates 6880 (Turf Green) is a dark, muted shade in the greens family with true green tones. It has a bold and brooding feel that suits avocado themes and foliage particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with nature scenes or holiday projects for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 6880 look like?

J&P Coates 6880 (Turf Green) is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #2B3929 and RGB 43, 57, 41. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6880?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6880 (Turf Green) is DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 81%) and DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 77%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6880?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6880 are 6269 Avocado Dark (ΔE 8.47), 6878 Pine Medium Dark (ΔE 9.48), and 6268 Avocado Medium Dark (ΔE 10.75). These are useful substitutes when 6880 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 6880?

Reach for J&P Coates 6880 (Turf Green) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6880.

Is J&P Coates 6880 (Turf Green) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 6880 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.