J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

7004 — Blueberry Light

Greens family

J&P Coates 7004 — Blueberry Light — has hex #E6ECE8 and RGB 230, 236, 232. This very light, subdued green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#E6ECE8
RGB
230, 236, 232
HSL
140°, 14%, 91%
Lab
92.9, -2.7, 1.2
Lightness
91%
Very light
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
140°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7004

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

J&P Coates 7004 Blueberry Light

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 7004

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

Working with J&P Coates 7004

On white fabric
1.2:1
On dark fabric
17.5:1
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.

Highlights & negative space

Reach for J&P Coates 7004 (Blueberry Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.

Blending & gradients

J&P Coates 7004 (Blueberry Light) sits a hair from J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Blue Very Light) (ΔE 0.75) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7004

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7004, 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 7004 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About J&P Coates 7004

Meet J&P Coates 7004, Blueberry Light — a subdued, very light thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its tone is soft and quiet, making it a popular choice for foliage and nature scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday projects or landscape details.

Frequently Asked Questions

J&P Coates 7004 — what color is it?

The color of J&P Coates 7004 is Blueberry Light — a very light green thread (hex #E6ECE8, RGB 230, 236, 232). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7004?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7004 (Blueberry Light) is DMC 3865 (Winter White) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC BLANC (White, 73%) and DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light, 72%).

Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7004?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 7004 are 7020 Delft Blue Very Light (ΔE 0.75), 4220 Amethyst Light (ΔE 2.82), and 8510 Charcoal Grey Light (ΔE 3.03). These are useful substitutes when 7004 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is J&P Coates 7004 good for?

J&P Coates 7004 (Blueberry Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7004.

Can J&P Coates 7004 (Blueberry Light) be used for highlights?

7004 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.