7022 — Cobalt Blue Medium
Blues family
Looking up J&P Coates 7022? It's Cobalt Blue Medium, a medium blue shade (#67738D / RGB 103, 115, 141). 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
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 7022
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7022
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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 Coates 7022 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7022
A medium, muted entry in the blues family, J&P Coates 7022 carries the name Cobalt Blue Medium with true blue tones. The shade reads as steady and quiet — 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 Cobalt Blue Medium. It's a medium blue shade (hex #67738D, RGB 103, 115, 141) 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 (Cobalt Blue Medium) is DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 70%) and DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 68%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7022?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7022 are 7052 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 6.22), 7978 Sea Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 6.8), and 7150 Stormy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 8.33). 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 (Cobalt Blue Medium) 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 (Cobalt Blue Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 7022 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.