7977 — Sea Blue Medium
Blues family
J&P Coates 7977 — Sea Blue Medium — has hex #738CAA and RGB 115, 140, 170. This medium-light, muted blue 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 7977
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 7977
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7977
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7977
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7977, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7977 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7977
Known as Sea Blue Medium, J&P Coates 7977 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a restrained and versatile feel that suits cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with winter scenes or forget-me-nots for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7977 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7977 is Sea Blue Medium — a medium-light blue thread (hex #738CAA, RGB 115, 140, 170). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7977?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7977 (Sea Blue Medium) is DMC 932 (Antique Blue light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light, 80%) and DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 69%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7977?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7977 are 7030 Wedgewood Light (ΔE 5.49), 7051 Antique Blue Medium (ΔE 7.73), and 7052 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 7.98). These are useful substitutes when 7977 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7977 good for?
J&P Coates 7977 (Sea Blue Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7977.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7977 (Sea Blue Medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 7977 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.