7150 — Stormy Blue Very Dark
Blues family
J&P Coates 7150 — Stormy Blue Very Dark — has hex #616180 and RGB 97, 97, 128. This medium, subdued 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 7150
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 7150
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7150
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 7150
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7150, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7150 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7150
J&P Coates 7150 is the floss known as Stormy Blue Very Dark: a subdued, medium member of the blues family with deep blue tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for nautical themes or winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7150 look like?
J&P Coates 7150 (Stormy Blue Very Dark) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #616180 and RGB 97, 97, 128. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7150?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7150 (Stormy Blue Very Dark) is DMC 161 (Grey Blue) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry, 65%) and DMC 31 (Blueberry, 63%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7150?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7150 are 7022 Cobalt Blue Medium (ΔE 8.33), 7978 Sea Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 12.12), and 8999 Charcoal Grey Dark (ΔE 12.58). These are useful substitutes when 7150 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7150?
Reach for J&P Coates 7150 (Stormy Blue Very Dark) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7150.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7150 (Stormy Blue Very 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, 7150 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.