7020 — Delft Blue Very Light
Greens family
Below: J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Blue Very Light), a very light, subdued green shade with hex #E9EEE9 and RGB 233, 238, 233. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7020
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 7020
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7020
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Blue Very Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Because J&P Coates 7004 (Blueberry Light) is so near (ΔE 0.75), 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 7020
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7020, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 7020 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 7020
J&P Coates 7020 is the floss known as Delft Blue Very Light: a subdued, very light member of the greens family with true green tones. The airy and delicate character of this shade lends itself well to holiday projects and landscape details. Stitchers frequently choose it for ferns and herb gardens in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7020 look like?
J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Blue Very Light) is a very light shade in the greens family with hex #E9EEE9 and RGB 233, 238, 233. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7020?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Blue Very Light) is DMC 3865 (Winter White) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC BLANC (White, 75%) and DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light, 69%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7020?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7020 are 7004 Blueberry Light (ΔE 0.75), 4220 Amethyst Light (ΔE 2.54), and 8510 Charcoal Grey Light (ΔE 2.94). These are useful substitutes when 7020 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7020?
Reach for J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Blue Very Light) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7020.
Can J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Blue Very Light) be used for highlights?
7020 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.