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.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7876
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 7876
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7876
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.
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.