7051 — Antique Blue Medium
Grays family
Below: J&P Coates 7051 (Antique Blue Medium), a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #7C8791 and RGB 124, 135, 145. 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
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 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.
Grays Family
J&P Coates 7051 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About J&P Coates 7051
Meet J&P Coates 7051, Antique Blue Medium — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to cobblestone paths and industrial designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for wolf patterns and storm cloud 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 Medium — a medium gray thread (hex #7C8791, RGB 124, 135, 145). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7051?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7051 (Antique Blue Medium) is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 69%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 64%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7051?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7051 are 7052 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 6.63), 7977 Sea Blue Medium (ΔE 7.73), and 8500 Stone Grey (ΔE 7.86). 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 Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. 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 Medium)?
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 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.