7008 — Imperial Blue Light
Teals family#15B7E1
Looking up J&P Coates 7008? It's Imperial Blue Light, a medium teal shade (#15B7E1 / RGB 21, 183, 225). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7008
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 7008
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7008
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 7008 (Imperial Blue Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7008
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7008, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
J&P Coates7008 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 7008
A medium, highly saturated entry in the teals family, J&P Coates 7008 carries the name Imperial Blue Light. The shade reads as confident and warm — a go-to choice for ocean waves and peacock feathers. It also turns up in patterns built around coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7008?
J&P Coates 7008 is called Imperial Blue Light. It's a medium teal shade (hex #15B7E1, RGB 21, 183, 225) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7008?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7008 (Imperial Blue Light) is DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 519 (Sky Blue, 62%) and DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light, 61%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7008?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7008 are 7030 Blue (ΔE 10.84), 7005 Thistle Light (ΔE 11.32), and 7020 Delft Pale (ΔE 12.33). These are useful substitutes when 7008 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 7008?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 7008 (Imperial Blue Light) for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The medium 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 7008 (Imperial Blue 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, 7008 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.