7005 — Thistle Light
Blues family
Need details on J&P Coates 7005? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade (Thistle Light) is hex #90B4C5, RGB 144, 180, 197. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7005
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 7005
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7005
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7005
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7005, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7005 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7005
Thistle Light (catalog code J&P Coates 7005) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. With a steady and approachable quality, this thread works beautifully in water and denim textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7005?
J&P Coates 7005 is called Thistle Light. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #90B4C5, RGB 144, 180, 197) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7005?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7005 (Thistle Light) is DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 827 (Blue very light, 81%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 80%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7005?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7005 are 7180 Sapphire Medium (ΔE 6.49), 7030 Wedgewood Light (ΔE 9.07), and 7976 Copen Blue Light (ΔE 9.44). These are useful substitutes when 7005 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 7005?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 7005 (Thistle Light) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7005 (Thistle Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 7005 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.