Brother to Madeira Rayon thread conversion chart

Every Brother Embroidery color with its closest Madeira Classic Rayon 40 equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 61 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

8%very close or better

51%close or better

61Brother Embroidery colors

357Madeira Classic Rayon 40 colors

Near identical 0
Very close 5
Close 26
Approximate 27
Poor match 3

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61 colors

					Match	Alternatives
900	Black	→	1006	Diamond Black	Poor match ΔE 10.2	1007 1000
001	White	→	1003	Natural White	Very close ΔE 2.1	1004 1071
800	Red	→	1378	Sunkist	Close ΔE 3.3	1146 1077
085	Pink	→	1321	Petal Pink	Close ΔE 4.3	1108 1116
086	Deep Rose	→	1117	Begonia	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1309 1109
124	Flesh Pink	→	1113	Pink Mist	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1013 1115
107	Dark Fuchsia	→	1187	Dark Pink	Close ΔE 2.9	1081 1234
030	Vermilion	→	1078	Paprika	Close ΔE 3.8	1378 1178
807	Carmine	→	1154	Cerise	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1107 1307
869	Royal Purple	→	1334	Mulberry	Approximate ΔE 8.7	1188 1122
620	Magenta	→	1033	Mulberry	Approximate ΔE 9.1	1188 1310
079	Salmon Pink	→	1014	Orchid Pink	Close ΔE 2.8	1115 1116
333	Amber Red	→	1234	Dark Pink	Close ΔE 4.2	1354 1119
202	Lemon Yellow	→	1150	Pebblestone	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1023 1135
205	Yellow	→	1023	Lemon	Poor match ΔE 12.0	1223 1135
206	Harvest Gold	→	1223	Canary	Close ΔE 4.6	1064 1023
208	Orange	→	1068	Canary	Close ΔE 2.4	1125 1069
126	Pumpkin	→	1171	Star Gold	Close ΔE 2.7	1125 1024
209	Tangerine	→	1372	Scholastic	Close ΔE 4.5	1137 1172
010	Cream Brown	→	1150	Pebblestone	Approximate ΔE 7.2	1267 1022
812	Cream Yellow	→	1023	Lemon	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1135 1150
348	Khaki	→	1070	Yellow Gold	Close ΔE 2.9	1159 1270
214	Deep Gold	→	1125	Manila	Close ΔE 3.8	1069 1171
328	Brass	→	1350	Green / Gold	Approximate ΔE 7.0	1352 1359
307	Linen	→	1061	Wheat	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1123 1066
058	Dark Brown	→	1129	Egyptian Brown	Poor match ΔE 12.5	1059 1131
337	Reddish Brown	→	1065	Mango	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1173 1278
339	Clay Brown	→	1021	Old Dark Tex Orange	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1078 1278
843	Beige	→	1022	Medium Yellow	Very close ΔE 1.9	1222 1123
399	Warm Gray	→	1286	Dawn Blue	Close ΔE 4.6	1149 1013

					Match	Alternatives
330	Russet Brown	→	1140	Tamarack	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1340 1190
323	Light Brown	→	1192	Bullion	Close ΔE 3.3	1025 1173
542	Seacrest	→	1097	Bleached Aqua	Close ΔE 4.7	1045 1195
502	Mint Green	→	1248	Sharp Green	Close ΔE 3.1	1302 1150
509	Leaf Green	→	1248	Sharp Green	Approximate ΔE 8.0	1377 1049
519	Olive Green	→	1397	Evergreen	Approximate ΔE 9.2	1303 1390
517	Dark Olive	→	1170	Meadow	Approximate ΔE 8.6	1189 1394
534	Teal Green	→	1298	Brite Jade	Very close ΔE 1.5	1279 1246
507	Emerald Green	→	1250	Dark Green	Close ΔE 3.0	1284 1351
808	Deep Green	→	1370	Evergreen	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1397 1304
027	Fresh Green	→	1150	Pebblestone	Approximate ΔE 9.0	1023 1135
513	Lime Green	→	1248	Sharp Green	Approximate ΔE 8.5	1168 1049
515	Moss Green	→	1369	Kelly	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1051 1079
405	Blue	→	1076	Blue	Close ΔE 2.7	1134 1266
406	Ultramarine	→	1166	Royal	Close ΔE 3.4	1167 1266
017	Light Blue	→	1092	Cadet Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.9	1292 1132
019	Sky Blue	→	1029	Dolphin Blue	Very close ΔE 1.9	1176 1133
420	Electric Blue	→	1076	Blue	Close ΔE 2.5	1134 1266
415	Peacock Blue	→	1042	Imperial Blue	Very close ΔE 1.8	1167 1134
007	Prussian Blue	→	1366	Violet Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.5	1322 1343
070	Corn Flower	→	1335	Violet	Close ΔE 2.7	1143 1330
810	Light Lilac	→	1321	Petal Pink	Close ΔE 4.1	1031 1121
612	Lilac	→	1032	Iris	Approximate ΔE 7.2	1235 1033
613	Violet	→	1334	Mulberry	Approximate ΔE 9.3	1122 1033
614	Purple	→	1322	Dark Purple / Navy	Approximate ΔE 9.4	1112 1122
804	Lavender	→	1232	Violet	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1261 1111
607	Wistaria Violet	→	1330	Violet	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1335 1143
704	Pewter	→	1361	Medium Grey	Close ΔE 4.8	1164 1239
707	Dark Gray	→	1008	Ruby Black	Close ΔE 3.9	1000 1199
005	Silver	→	1011	Traditional Gray	Close ΔE 3.5	1085 1012
817	Gray	→	1040	Silvery Gray	Close ΔE 3.1	1118 1288

Match quality is the CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE00) worked out from screen RGB values. Sheen (rayon against polyester), thread weight and dye lot also change how a substitute looks, so check a real thread card before ordering.

About Brother Embroidery

Brother Embroidery thread is the polyester range sold for Brother home embroidery machines; built-in designs on Brother and Baby Lock machines use these numbers.

About Madeira Classic Rayon 40

Madeira Classic Rayon 40 is a viscose rayon embroidery thread with a brilliant sheen and one of the largest color ranges available, widely used in fashion and logo embroidery.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Brother to Madeira Rayon conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Madeira Classic Rayon 40 color for all 61 Brother Embroidery colors, worked out with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Brother colors have a close match in Madeira Rayon?

5 of the 61 colors (8%) rate Very close or better, and 51% rate Close or better. The other 30 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Madeira Rayon back to Brother?

Yes, use the reverse chart, Madeira Rayon to Brother. The two palettes are different, so the reverse match is not always the same color you started from.