7169 — Surf Blue Medium
Teals family
Below: J&P Coates 7169 (Surf Blue Medium), a medium-dark, vivid teal shade with hex #1E8285 and RGB 30, 130, 133. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7169
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 7169
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7169
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because J&P Coates 7161 (Surf Blue Medium) 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 7169
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7169, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
J&P Coates 7169 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 7169
J&P Coates 7169 is the floss known as Surf Blue Medium: a vivid, medium-dark member of the teals family. The deep and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to turtle designs and mermaid motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for sea glass tones and tidepool patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7169 look like?
J&P Coates 7169 (Surf Blue Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #1E8285 and RGB 30, 130, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7169?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7169 (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%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7169?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7169 are 7161 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 7169 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7169?
Reach for J&P Coates 7169 (Surf Blue Medium) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7169.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7169 (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, 7169 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.