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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6880
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 Colors
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
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
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.