7010 — Ice Blue Dark
Teals family
Looking up J&P Coates 7010? It's Ice Blue Dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#007B86 / RGB 0, 123, 134). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7010
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 7010
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7010
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like J&P Coates 7010 (Ice Blue Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 7181 (Sapphire Medium Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.92), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7010
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7010, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
J&P Coates 7010 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 7010
J&P Coates 7010 (Ice Blue Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the teals family. Expect a deep and vivid look that suits peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching dragonflies or turtle designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7010 look like?
J&P Coates 7010 (Ice Blue Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #007B86 and RGB 0, 123, 134. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7010?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7010 (Ice Blue Dark) is DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium, 61%) and DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark, 53%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7010?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7010 are 7181 Sapphire Medium Dark (ΔE 1.92), 7162 Surf Blue Dark (ΔE 2.75), and 7161 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 4.17). These are useful substitutes when 7010 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7010?
Reach for J&P Coates 7010 (Ice Blue Dark) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7010.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7010 (Ice Blue Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 7010 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.