J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

7159 — Sapphire Medium Light

Teals family

Looking up J&P Coates 7159? It's Sapphire Medium Light, a very light teal shade (#D5E7E8 / RGB 213, 231, 232). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#D5E7E8
RGB
213, 231, 232
HSL
183°, 29%, 87%
Lab
90.4, -5.7, -2.5
Lightness
87%
Very light
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
183°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7159

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 7159 Sapphire Medium Light

Sullivans

Baby Blue Very Light 45195 85% Good
Blue Ultra Very Light 45477 71% Approx
Antique Blue Ultra Light 45377 70% Approx
Sky Blue Very Light 45188 69% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 45229 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Snowball 186 67% Approx
Cloud 010 60% Fair
Magnolia Blossom 168 54% Fair
Snips and Snails 087 50% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 46% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 7159

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 7159

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
ivory

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Blending & gradients

Because J&P Coates 6006 (Blue Mist) is so near (ΔE 0), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7159

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7159, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

J&P Coates 7159 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About J&P Coates 7159

J&P Coates 7159 (Sapphire Medium Light) is a very light, muted shade in the teals family. Expect a airy and delicate look that suits tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tropical motifs or cool accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 7159 look like?

J&P Coates 7159 (Sapphire Medium Light) is a very light shade in the teals family with hex #D5E7E8 and RGB 213, 231, 232. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7159?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7159 (Sapphire Medium Light) is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 62%) and DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light, 58%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7159?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 7159 are 6006 Blue Mist (ΔE 0), 7031 Antique Blue Ultra Light (ΔE 4.78), and 7004 Blueberry Light (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 7159 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 7159?

Reach for J&P Coates 7159 (Sapphire Medium Light) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7159.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7159 (Sapphire Medium Light)?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 7159 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.