7979 — Sea Blue Dark
Blues family
Below: J&P Coates 7979 (Sea Blue Dark), a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex #3A5467 and RGB 58, 84, 103. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7979
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 7979
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7979
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 7979
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7979, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7979 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7979
J&P Coates 7979 (Sea Blue Dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The deep and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for winter scenes and forget-me-nots. Expect to see it used in bluebird motifs and whale designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 7979 look like?
J&P Coates 7979 (Sea Blue Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #3A5467 and RGB 58, 84, 103. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 7979?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7979 (Sea Blue Dark) is DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue, 66%) and DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 65%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 7979?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7979 are 7182 Sapphire Dark (ΔE 4.57), 7981 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 5.61), and 7100 Cobalt Blue Dark (ΔE 6.08). These are useful substitutes when 7979 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 7979?
Reach for J&P Coates 7979 (Sea Blue Dark) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 7979.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7979 (Sea Blue 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, 7979 has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.