DMC 824 to J&P Coats: Thread Conversion

DMC 824 Very Dark Blue embroidery floss

The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 824 (Very Dark Blue) is J&P Coats 7182.

Close Match

Hex #396987 · blues family

DMC 824 #396987
92% match
Stored match for J&P Coats 7182 J&P Coats 7182 J&P Coats 7182 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

J&P Coats 7182 is a close match for DMC 824 Very Dark Blue. The close rating suggests a minor difference in the specific deep-blue character, which may show as a slightly different undertone in the blue-versus-navy balance. For designs using 824 as a gradient step in ocean or denim work, comparing J&P Coats 7182 against your other blues before stitching will confirm whether the value step reads correctly in the sequence. As a standalone dark blue fill, it performs adequately for most purposes. For folk embroidery designs using 824 in the 824-826 range as their primary decorative blue family — Ukrainian, Slovak, and Scandinavian-inspired patterns where the blues carry the main decorative weight — comparing J&P Coats 7182 in natural daylight against the rest of your J&P Coats blue palette ensures the family relationships work before committing to a large project. Dye lot consistency across multiple skeins is worth verifying in advance for any project requiring quantity.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This J&P Coats page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 824, the stored J&P Coats equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 824 to J&P Coats 7182

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when DMC 824 is unavailable and J&P Coats 7182 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
  • + Shortlisting a J&P Coats substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this J&P Coats candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 824 and J&P Coats 7182 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 824 and J&P Coats 7182: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 824 to J&P Coats FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the J&P Coats equivalent of DMC 824?+

The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 824 (Very Dark Blue) is J&P Coats 7182. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 824 to J&P Coats conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 824 (Very Dark Blue) to J&P Coats 7182 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 824 and J&P Coats 7182 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 824 and J&P Coats 7182 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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