7010 — Imperial Blue
Blues family#0881C5
Looking up J&P Coates 7010? It's Imperial Blue, a medium blue shade (#0881C5 / RGB 8, 129, 197). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, 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
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 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 (Imperial Blue) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because J&P Coates 7161 (Blue Light) is so near (ΔE 1.41), 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.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7010 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7010
J&P Coates 7010 (Imperial Blue) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a rich and lively look that suits winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bluebird motifs or whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7010 look like?
J&P Coates 7010 (Imperial Blue) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #0881C5 and RGB 8, 129, 197. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7010?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7010 (Imperial Blue) is DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) with a 99% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark, 65%) and DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 62%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7010?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7010 are 7161 Blue Light (ΔE 1.41), 0210 Shaded Blues (ΔE 5.91), and 7051 Antique Blue Med (ΔE 9.13). 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 (Imperial Blue) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium 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 (Imperial Blue)?
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 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.