7020 — Delft Pale
Blues family#9ED0E3
Below: J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Pale), a light, vivid blue shade with hex #9ED0E3 and RGB 158, 208, 227. 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
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 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.
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.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7020 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7020
J&P Coates 7020 is the floss known as Delft Pale: a vivid, light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. The soft and lively character of this shade lends itself well to denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. Stitchers frequently choose it for nautical themes and winter scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7020 look like?
J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Pale) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #9ED0E3 and RGB 158, 208, 227. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7020?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Pale) is DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 81%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 74%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7020?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7020 are 7001 Ice Blue (ΔE 7.39), 7005 Thistle Light (ΔE 7.43), and 7180 Sapphire Medium (ΔE 7.59). 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 Pale) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7020.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7020 (Delft Pale)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 7020 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.