7021 — Delft
Blues family#B1CCE9
J&P Coates 7021 (Delft) is a light, vivid blue shade with hex code #B1CCE9 and RGB values 177, 204, 233. 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
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 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.
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 Coates7021 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7021
Known as Delft, J&P Coates 7021 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a gentle and clear 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 Delft — a light blue thread (hex #B1CCE9, RGB 177, 204, 233). 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 (Delft) is DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale, 68%) and DMC 3325 (Baby Blue light, 66%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7021?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7021 are 7180 Sapphire Medium (ΔE 7.41), 7976 Copen Blue Light (ΔE 7.71), and 7020 Delft Pale (ΔE 8.5). These are useful substitutes when 7021 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7021 good for?
J&P Coates 7021 (Delft) 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 (Delft)?
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 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.