7161 — Surf Blue Medium
Teals family
Looking up J&P Coates 7161? It's Surf Blue Medium, a medium-dark teal shade (#1E8285 / RGB 30, 130, 133). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close J&P Coates alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7161
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 7161
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7161
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
J&P Coates 7161 (Surf Blue Medium) sits a hair from J&P Coates 7169 (Surf Blue Medium) (ΔE 0) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7161
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7161, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
J&P Coates 7161 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 7161
Meet J&P Coates 7161, Surf Blue Medium — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the teals family. The shade reads as intense and saturated — a go-to choice for water and sky and tropical motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around cool accents and nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7161 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7161 is Surf Blue Medium — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #1E8285, RGB 30, 130, 133). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7161?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7161 (Surf Blue Medium) is DMC 3849 (Teal Green light) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3812 (Sea Green very dark, 67%) and DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark, 62%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7161?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7161 are 7169 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 0), 7162 Surf Blue Dark (ΔE 1.44), and 7181 Sapphire Medium Dark (ΔE 2.32). These are useful substitutes when 7161 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7161 good for?
J&P Coates 7161 (Surf Blue Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7161.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7161 (Surf Blue Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 7161 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.