7045 — Navy Blue Dark
Blues family#0A3EA2
J&P Coates 7045 (Navy Blue Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex code #0A3EA2 and RGB values 10, 62, 162. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7045
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 7045
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7045
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 7045 (Navy 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.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7045
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7045, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7045 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7045
Navy Blue Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 7045) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring water or denim textures. Look for it in charts that feature cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7045?
J&P Coates 7045 is called Navy Blue Dark. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #0A3EA2, RGB 10, 62, 162) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7045?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7045 (Navy Blue Dark) is DMC 797 (Royal Blue) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark, 65%) and DMC 824 (Blue very dark, 65%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7045?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7045 are 7023 Blue Med (ΔE 4.08), 7143 Cobalt Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 8.18), and 7981 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 8.21). These are useful substitutes when 7045 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 7045?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 7045 (Navy Blue Dark) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-dark 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 7045 (Navy 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, 7045 has a contrast ratio of about 9.4:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.