7978 — Sea Blue Medium Dark
Blues family
Need details on J&P Coates 7978? This medium, muted blue shade (Sea Blue Medium Dark) is hex #516D87, RGB 81, 109, 135. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby J&P Coates shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7978
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 7978
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7978
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 7978
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7978, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7978 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7978
A medium, muted entry in the blues family, J&P Coates 7978 carries the name Sea Blue Medium Dark with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and quiet, perfect for nautical themes and winter scenes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7978?
J&P Coates 7978 is called Sea Blue Medium Dark. It's a medium blue shade (hex #516D87, RGB 81, 109, 135) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7978?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7978 (Sea Blue Medium Dark) is DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 69%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 69%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7978?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7978 are 7182 Sapphire Dark (ΔE 5.27), 7052 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 6.18), and 7022 Cobalt Blue Medium (ΔE 6.8). These are useful substitutes when 7978 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 7978?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 7978 (Sea Blue Medium Dark) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7978 (Sea Blue Medium Dark)?
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, 7978 has a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.