7981 — Delft Blue Dark
Blues family
Below: J&P Coates 7981 (Delft Blue Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #244967 and RGB 36, 73, 103. Find its closest Madeira, Sullivans, and Cosmo 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 7981
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 7981
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7981
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
J&P Coates 7981 (Delft Blue Dark) sits a hair from J&P Coates 7100 (Cobalt Blue Dark) (ΔE 2.34) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7981
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7981, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7981 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7981
Meet J&P Coates 7981, Delft Blue Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The rich and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for whale designs and sapphire accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
J&P Coates 7981 — what color is it?
The color of J&P Coates 7981 is Delft Blue Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #244967, RGB 36, 73, 103). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of J&P Coates 7981?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7981 (Delft Blue Dark) is DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark, 75%) and DMC 825 (Blue dark, 74%).
Which J&P Coates threads are close to 7981?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7981 are 7100 Cobalt Blue Dark (ΔE 2.34), 7143 Cobalt Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 2.68), and 7979 Sea Blue Dark (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 7981 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is J&P Coates 7981 good for?
J&P Coates 7981 (Delft Blue Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 7981.
What fabric color works best with J&P Coates 7981 (Delft 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, 7981 has a contrast ratio of about 9.4:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.