7051 — Antique Blue Med
Blues family#668CAA
Below: J&P Coates 7051 (Antique Blue Med), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #668CAA and RGB 102, 140, 170. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7051
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 7051
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7051
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 7051
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7051, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7051 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7051
Meet J&P Coates 7051, Antique Blue Med — a muted, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for whale designs and sapphire accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7051 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7051 is Antique Blue Med — a medium blue thread (hex #668CAA, RGB 102, 140, 170). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7051?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7051 (Antique Blue Med) is DMC 932 (Antique Blue light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 809 (Delft Blue, 82%) and DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 74%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7051?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7051 are 7977 Sea Blue Medium (ΔE 3.9), 7052 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 7.79), and 7161 Blue Light (ΔE 7.97). These are useful substitutes when 7051 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7051 good for?
J&P Coates 7051 (Antique Blue Med) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7051.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7051 (Antique Blue Med)?
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, 7051 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.