7162 — Surf Blue Dark
Teals family
J&P Coates 7162 — Surf Blue Dark — has hex #188086 and RGB 24, 128, 134. This medium-dark, vivid teal 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
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 7162
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7162
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
J&P Coates 7162 (Surf Blue Dark) 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 7181 (Sapphire Medium Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 0.89). 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.
Teals Family
J&P Coates 7162 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 7162
Surf Blue Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 7162) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the teals family. It has a strong and rich feel that suits tropical motifs and cool accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with nature themes or ocean waves for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7162?
J&P Coates 7162 is called Surf Blue Dark. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #188086, RGB 24, 128, 134) in the teals family, commonly used for turtle designs, mermaid motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7162?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7162 (Surf Blue Dark) is DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3849 (Teal Green light, 61%) and DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium, 60%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7162?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7162 are 7181 Sapphire Medium Dark (ΔE 0.89), 7161 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 1.44), and 7169 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 1.44). 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 (Surf Blue Dark) for charts featuring turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns. 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 (Surf Blue Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 7162 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.