7162 — Wedgewood Med
Blues family#0A67B5
J&P Coates 7162 — Wedgewood Med — has hex #0A67B5 and RGB 10, 103, 181. This medium-dark, highly saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7162
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 7162
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7162
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 7162 (Wedgewood Med) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 7022 (Cornflower Blue Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.81). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7162
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7162, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates7162 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7162
Wedgewood Med (catalog code J&P Coates 7162) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a strong and rich feel that suits water and denim textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7162?
J&P Coates 7162 is called Wedgewood Med. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #0A67B5, RGB 10, 103, 181) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7162?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7162 (Wedgewood Med) is DMC 826 (Blue medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark, 85%) and DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark, 77%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7162?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7162 are 7022 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 1.81), 7100 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 2.66), and 7080 Delft Dark (ΔE 3.45). These are useful substitutes when 7162 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 7162?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 7162 (Wedgewood Med) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7162 (Wedgewood Med)?
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, 7162 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 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.