J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

6007 — Blue Mist Medium

Grays family

Need details on J&P Coates 6007? This medium, subdued gray shade (Blue Mist Medium) is hex #607473, RGB 96, 116, 115. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#607473
RGB
96, 116, 115
HSL
177°, 9%, 42%
Lab
47.3, -7.6, -1.9
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
9%
Neutral
Hue
177°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 6007

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

J&P Coates 6007 Blue Mist Medium

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 6007

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

Working with J&P Coates 6007

On white fabric
4.9:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 6007

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 6007, 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

Grays Family

J&P Coates 6007 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About J&P Coates 6007

Meet J&P Coates 6007, Blue Mist Medium — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for cobblestone paths and industrial designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wolf patterns and storm cloud accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 6007 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 6007 is Blue Mist Medium — a medium gray thread (hex #607473, RGB 96, 116, 115). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 6007?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 6007 (Blue Mist Medium) is DMC 926 (Grey Green medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 169 (Pewter light, 74%) and DMC 502 (Blue Green, 58%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 6007?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 6007 are 6008 Blue Mist Dark (ΔE 6.66), 6018 Juniper Medium Dark (ΔE 9.36), and 8500 Stone Grey (ΔE 9.82). These are useful substitutes when 6007 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 6007 good for?

J&P Coates 6007 (Blue Mist Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 6007.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 6007 (Blue Mist Medium)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 6007 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.