J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6006 — Blue Mist

Teals family

J&P Coates 6006 — Blue Mist — has hex #D5E7E8 and RGB 213, 231, 232. This very light, muted teal 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
#D5E7E8
RGB
213, 231, 232
HSL
183°, 29%, 87%
Lab
90.4, -5.7, -2.5
Lightness
87%
Very light
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
183°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6006

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

J&P Coates 6006 Blue Mist

Sullivans

Baby Blue Very Light 45195 85% Good
Blue Ultra Very Light 45477 71% Approx
Antique Blue Ultra Light 45377 70% Approx
Sky Blue Very Light 45188 69% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 45229 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Snowball 186 67% Approx
Cloud 010 60% Fair
Magnolia Blossom 168 54% Fair
Snips and Snails 087 50% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 46% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6006

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

Working with J&P Coates 6006

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
ivory

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Blending & gradients

Because J&P Coates 7159 (Sapphire Medium Light) is so near (ΔE 0), 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 6006

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6006, 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

Teals Family

J&P Coates 6006 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About J&P Coates 6006

J&P Coates 6006 (Blue Mist) is a very light, muted shade in the teals family. It has a airy and delicate feel that suits peacock feathers and coastal scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with dragonflies or turtle designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 6006 look like?

J&P Coates 6006 (Blue Mist) is a very light shade in the teals family with hex #D5E7E8 and RGB 213, 231, 232. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 6006?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6006 (Blue Mist) is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 62%) and DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light, 58%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 6006?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6006 are 7159 Sapphire Medium Light (ΔE 0), 7031 Antique Blue Ultra Light (ΔE 4.78), and 7004 Blueberry Light (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 6006 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 6006?

Reach for J&P Coates 6006 (Blue Mist) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6006.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6006 (Blue Mist)?

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, 6006 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.