7167 — Surf Blue Very Light
Greens family
J&P Coates 7167 — Surf Blue Very Light — has hex #D0DFCD and RGB 208, 223, 205. This light, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7167
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 7167
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7167
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
J&P Coates 7167 (Surf Blue Very Light) sits a hair from J&P Coates 6016 (Spruce Light) (ΔE 3.08) — 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 7167
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7167, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
J&P Coates 7167 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About J&P Coates 7167
Meet J&P Coates 7167, Surf Blue Very Light — a muted, light thread in the greens family with true green tones. Its tone is quiet and understated, making it a popular choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for shamrock designs or frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7167 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7167 is Surf Blue Very Light — a light green thread (hex #D0DFCD, RGB 208, 223, 205). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7167?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7167 (Surf Blue Very Light) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 59%) and DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light, 54%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7167?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7167 are 6016 Spruce Light (ΔE 3.08), 6020 Spruce Light (ΔE 3.08), and 6209 Spruce Light (ΔE 3.08). These are useful substitutes when 7167 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7167 good for?
J&P Coates 7167 (Surf Blue Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7167.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7167 (Surf Blue Very 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, 7167 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.