7001 — Ice Blue
Teals family
Below: J&P Coates 7001 (Ice Blue), a light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #AADEE1 and RGB 170, 222, 225. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7001
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 7001
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7001
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 7001
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7001, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
J&P Coates 7001 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 7001
Known as Ice Blue, J&P Coates 7001 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. The gentle and approachable mood of this color makes it a natural fit for mermaid motifs and sea glass tones. Expect to see it used in tidepool patterns and water and sky across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7001 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7001 is Ice Blue — a light teal thread (hex #AADEE1, RGB 170, 222, 225). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7001?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7001 (Ice Blue) is DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 69%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 63%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7001?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7001 are 6006 Blue Mist (ΔE 9.52), 7159 Sapphire Medium Light (ΔE 9.52), and 7876 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 9.89). These are useful substitutes when 7001 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7001 good for?
J&P Coates 7001 (Ice Blue) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7001.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7001 (Ice Blue)?
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, 7001 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.