7181 — Sapphire Medium Dark
Teals family
J&P Coates 7181 — Sapphire Medium Dark — has hex #107F87 and RGB 16, 127, 135. This medium-dark, vivid teal 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 7181
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 7181
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7181
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, J&P Coates 7181 (Sapphire Medium Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
J&P Coates 7181 (Sapphire Medium Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 7162 (Surf Blue Dark) (ΔE 0.89) — 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 7181
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7181, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
J&P Coates 7181 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About J&P Coates 7181
Meet J&P Coates 7181, Sapphire Medium Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the teals family. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It pairs nicely in designs that call for turtle designs or mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7181 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7181 is Sapphire Medium Dark — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #107F87, RGB 16, 127, 135). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7181?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7181 (Sapphire Medium Dark) is DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium, 60%) and DMC 3849 (Teal Green light, 57%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7181?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7181 are 7162 Surf Blue Dark (ΔE 0.89), 7010 Ice Blue Dark (ΔE 1.92), and 7161 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 2.32). These are useful substitutes when 7181 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7181 good for?
J&P Coates 7181 (Sapphire Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. 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 7181.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7181 (Sapphire Medium Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 7181 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.