7024 — Ocean Blue Dark
Purples family
Need details on J&P Coates 7024? This medium-dark, muted purple shade (Ocean Blue Dark) is hex #47375D, RGB 71, 55, 93. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7024
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 7024
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7024
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7024
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7024, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
J&P Coates 7024 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About J&P Coates 7024
Meet J&P Coates 7024, Ocean Blue Dark — a muted, medium-dark thread in the purples family with blue-violet tones. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, perfect for amethyst tones and iris blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on eggplant designs and plum themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7024 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7024 is Ocean Blue Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #47375D, RGB 71, 55, 93). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7024?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7024 (Ocean Blue Dark) is DMC 29 (Eggplant) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 63%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 61%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7024?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7024 are 4107 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 13.61), 8999 Charcoal Grey Dark (ΔE 14.47), and 7150 Stormy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 14.5). These are useful substitutes when 7024 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7024 good for?
J&P Coates 7024 (Ocean Blue Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7024.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7024 (Ocean 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, 7024 has a contrast ratio of about 10.6:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.