J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

7876 — Antique Blue Very Light

Teals family

J&P Coates 7876 — Antique Blue Very Light — has hex #C2D1CE and RGB 194, 209, 206. This light, subdued 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.

Hex
#C2D1CE
RGB
194, 209, 206
HSL
168°, 14%, 79%
Lab
82.7, -5.6, -0.3
Lightness
79%
Light
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
168°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7876

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 7876 Antique Blue Very Light

Sullivans

Grey Green Very Light 45272 90% Good
Pewter Very Light 45483 74% Approx
Baby Blue Very Light 45195 70% Approx
Beaver Grey Very Light 45335 67% Approx
Antique Blue Ultra Light 45377 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Snips and Snails 087 69% Approx
Petite Maison 127 68% Approx
Snowball 186 67% Approx
Cloud 010 61% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 61% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 7876

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 7876

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7876

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7876, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

J&P Coates 7876 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About J&P Coates 7876

J&P Coates 7876 (Antique Blue Very Light) is a light, subdued shade in the teals family. It has a soft and gentle feel that suits peacock feathers and coastal scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with dragonflies or turtle designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 7876 look like?

J&P Coates 7876 (Antique Blue Very Light) is a light shade in the teals family with hex #C2D1CE and RGB 194, 209, 206. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7876?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7876 (Antique Blue Very Light) is DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 64%) and DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 64%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7876?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 7876 are 6006 Blue Mist (ΔE 5.39), 7159 Sapphire Medium Light (ΔE 5.39), and 8511 Grey Medium Light (ΔE 6.4). These are useful substitutes when 7876 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 7876?

Reach for J&P Coates 7876 (Antique Blue Very Light) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7876.

What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7876 (Antique 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, 7876 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.