7031 — Antique Blue Ultra Light
Whites family#EDF7F7
Discontinued. J&P Coates no longer makes 7031. It stays here because older patterns still call for it — the matches below show what to stitch instead.
Need details on J&P Coates 7031? This very light, moderately saturated white shade (Antique Blue Ultra Light) is hex #EDF7F7, RGB 237, 247, 247. 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 7031
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 7031
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7031
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for J&P Coates 7031 (Antique Blue Ultra Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7031
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7031, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Whites Family
J&P Coates7031 in context with nearby shades from the whites color family.
About J&P Coates 7031
Meet J&P Coates 7031, Antique Blue Ultra Light — a moderately saturated, very light thread in the whites family. Stitchers describe its character as soft and bright, perfect for snow and highlights. It blends comfortably into projects centered on light backgrounds and lacework details.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7031 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7031 is Antique Blue Ultra Light — a very light white thread (hex #EDF7F7, RGB 237, 247, 247). It shows up most in dove designs and polar bear motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7031?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7031 (Antique Blue Ultra Light) is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC BLANC (White, 76%) and DMC 3865 (Winter White, 75%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7031?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7031 are 7004 Blueberry Light (ΔE 3.21), 7053 Glacier Blue (ΔE 4.27), and 6006 Blue Mist (ΔE 4.78). These are useful substitutes when 7031 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7031 good for?
J&P Coates 7031 (Antique Blue Ultra Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dove designs, polar bear motifs, pearl accents, cotton patterns. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7031.
Can J&P Coates 7031 (Antique Blue Ultra Light) be used for highlights?
7031 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.