7022 — Cornflower Blue Dark
Blues family#0C68C2
Looking up J&P Coates 7022? It's Cornflower Blue Dark, a medium blue shade (#0C68C2 / RGB 12, 104, 194). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7022
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 7022
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7022
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 7022 (Cornflower Blue Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 7162 (Wedgewood Med), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.81). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7022
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7022, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7022 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7022
A medium, highly saturated entry in the blues family, J&P Coates 7022 carries the name Cornflower Blue Dark with sky blue tones. The shade reads as confident and warm — a go-to choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7022?
J&P Coates 7022 is called Cornflower Blue Dark. It's a medium blue shade (hex #0C68C2, RGB 12, 104, 194) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7022?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7022 (Cornflower Blue Dark) is DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 826 (Blue medium, 82%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7022?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7022 are 7162 Wedgewood Med (ΔE 1.81), 7080 Delft Dark (ΔE 3.85), and 7100 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 4.18). These are useful substitutes when 7022 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 7022?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 7022 (Cornflower Blue Dark) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7022 (Cornflower Blue Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 7022 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.