7982 — Delft Blue Very Dark
Blues family
J&P Coates 7982 (Delft Blue Very Dark) is a dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex code #000049 and RGB values 0, 0, 73. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 7982
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 7982
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 7982
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, J&P Coates 7982 (Delft Blue Very Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, J&P Coates 7160 (Delft Blue Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 0). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 7982
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 7982, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
J&P Coates 7982 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About J&P Coates 7982
Delft Blue Very Dark (catalog code J&P Coates 7982) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. This thread brings a striking and rich presence to projects featuring bluebird motifs or whale designs. Look for it in charts that feature sapphire accents or porcelain patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is J&P Coates 7982?
J&P Coates 7982 is called Delft Blue Very Dark. It's a dark blue shade (hex #000049, RGB 0, 0, 73) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7982?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 7982 (Delft Blue Very Dark) is DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 59% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 45%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 42%).
What's a good substitute for J&P Coates 7982?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 7982 are 7160 Delft Blue Very Dark (ΔE 0), 4101 Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 9.73), and 7024 Ocean Blue Dark (ΔE 17.62). These are useful substitutes when 7982 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use J&P Coates 7982?
Cross-stitchers pull J&P Coates 7982 (Delft Blue Very Dark) for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is J&P Coates 7982 (Delft Blue Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 7982 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.