7021 — Cobalt Blue Medium Light
Blues family
J&P Coates 7021 (Cobalt Blue Medium Light) is a light, subdued blue shade with hex code #BEC1CD and RGB values 190, 193, 205. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7021
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 7021
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7021
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 7021 (Cobalt Blue Medium Light) sits a hair from J&P Coates 7050 (Antique Blue Light) (ΔE 2.88) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7021
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7021, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7021 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7021
Known as Cobalt Blue Medium Light, J&P Coates 7021 is a light, subdued shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. This thread brings a quiet and understated presence to projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes. Look for it in charts that feature winter scenes or forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7021 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7021 is Cobalt Blue Medium Light — a light blue thread (hex #BEC1CD, RGB 190, 193, 205). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7021?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7021 (Cobalt Blue Medium Light) is DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender, 71%) and DMC 01 (White Tin, 71%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7021?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7021 are 7050 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 2.88), 8390 Pewter Light (ΔE 6.18), and 7180 Sapphire Medium (ΔE 7.69). These are useful substitutes when 7021 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7021 good for?
J&P Coates 7021 (Cobalt Blue Medium Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7021.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7021 (Cobalt Blue Medium Light)?
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, 7021 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.7:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.