7080 — Delft Dark
Blues family#3866A1
J&P Coates 7080 — Delft Dark — has hex #3866A1 and RGB 56, 102, 161. This medium, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7080
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 7080
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7080
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 7080
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7080, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7080 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7080
J&P Coates 7080 is the floss known as Delft Dark: a moderately saturated, medium member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for whale designs and sapphire accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for porcelain patterns or hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7080 look like?
J&P Coates 7080 (Delft Dark) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #3866A1 and RGB 56, 102, 161. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7080?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7080 (Delft Dark) is DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 826 (Blue medium, 85%) and DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark, 83%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7080?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7080 are 7162 Wedgewood Med (ΔE 3.45), 7100 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 3.77), and 7022 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 3.85). These are useful substitutes when 7080 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7080?
Reach for J&P Coates 7080 (Delft Dark) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7080.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7080 (Delft 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, 7080 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.