7030 — Blue
Blues family#6DA4D2
J&P Coates 7030 — Blue — has hex #6DA4D2 and RGB 109, 164, 210. This medium-light, vivid blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7030
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 7030
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7030
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 7030
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7030, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7030 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7030
J&P Coates 7030 (Blue) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a balanced and lively feel that suits hydrangea blooms and skies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with water or denim textures for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7030 look like?
J&P Coates 7030 (Blue) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #6DA4D2 and RGB 109, 164, 210. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7030?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7030 (Blue) is DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 813 (Blue light, 84%) and DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 81%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7030?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7030 are 7051 Antique Blue Med (ΔE 8.5), 7977 Sea Blue Medium (ΔE 9.47), and 7005 Thistle Light (ΔE 9.82). These are useful substitutes when 7030 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7030?
Reach for J&P Coates 7030 (Blue) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7030.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7030 (Blue)?
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, 7030 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.