7160 — Delft Blue Very Dark
Blues family
J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark) is a dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex code #000049 and RGB values 0, 0, 73. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7160
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 7160
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7160
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because J&P Coates 7982 (Delft Blue Very Dark) 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 7160
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7160, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7160 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7160
J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark) is a dark, highly saturated shade in the blues family with deep blue tones. This thread brings a bold and saturated presence to projects featuring hydrangea blooms or skies. Look for it in charts that feature water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7160 look like?
J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #000049 and RGB 0, 0, 73. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7160?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark) is DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 59% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 45%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 42%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7160?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7160 are 7982 Delft Blue Very Dark (ΔE 0), 4101 Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 9.73), and 7024 Ocean Blue Dark (ΔE 17.62). These are useful substitutes when 7160 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7160?
Reach for J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7160.
Is J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 7160 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.