Brother to Marathon Rayon thread conversion chart

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

11%very close or better

54%close or better

61Brother Embroidery colors

317Marathon Rayon colors

Near identical 1
Very close 6
Close 26
Approximate 25
Poor match 3

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61 colors

					Match	Alternatives
900	Black	→	1180	Black	Poor match ΔE 15.0	1310 1070
001	White	→	1181	Lily White	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1179 1312
800	Red	→	1047	Scarlet	Close ΔE 2.7	1194 1048
085	Pink	→	1227	Petal Pink	Close ΔE 3.7	1028 1193
086	Deep Rose	→	1024	Begonia	Very close ΔE 1.2	1329 1027
124	Flesh Pink	→	1019	Light Pink	Close ΔE 2.8	1038 1037
107	Dark Fuchsia	→	1026	Dark Pink	Very close ΔE 1.0	1232 1155
030	Vermilion	→	1046	Sunkist	Close ΔE 3.9	1194 1047
807	Carmine	→	1053	Medium Red / Orange	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1025 1328
869	Royal Purple	→	1080	Royal Purple	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1154 1336
620	Magenta	→	1336	New Berry	Approximate ΔE 7.3	1082 1154
079	Salmon Pink	→	1032	Orchid Pink	Very close ΔE 2.0	1031 1022
333	Amber Red	→	1026	Dark Pink	Approximate ΔE 7.8	1036 1151
202	Lemon Yellow	→	1003	Medium Yellow	Close ΔE 4.6	1004 1006
205	Yellow	→	1005	Daffodil	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1007 1008
206	Harvest Gold	→	1009	Canary	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1008 1011
208	Orange	→	1189	Scholastic	Very close ΔE 1.8	1012 1219
126	Pumpkin	→	1189	Scholastic	Close ΔE 4.1	1012 1190
209	Tangerine	→	1190	Honeydew	Close ΔE 2.8	1042 1333
010	Cream Brown	→	1003	Medium Yellow	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1006 1004
812	Cream Yellow	→	1006	Pale Yellow	Close ΔE 2.8	1004 1003
348	Khaki	→	1302	Gold	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1141 1187
214	Deep Gold	→	1219	Gold	Close ΔE 2.4	1012 1189
328	Brass	→	1187	Black Eyed Susie	Close ΔE 3.1	1018 1221
307	Linen	→	1182	Ivory	Close ΔE 4.0	1127 1184
058	Dark Brown	→	1310	Brown Mule	Poor match ΔE 10.4	1308 1160
337	Reddish Brown	→	1043	Golden Poppy	Approximate ΔE 8.1	1045 1046
339	Clay Brown	→	1046	Sunkist	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1045 1043
843	Beige	→	1010	Tusk	Close ΔE 4.3	1002 1299
399	Warm Gray	→	1128	Crystal Gray	Close ΔE 3.2	1184 1212

					Match	Alternatives
330	Russet Brown	→	1224	Copper	Poor match ΔE 15.0	1172 1221
323	Light Brown	→	1224	Copper	Close ΔE 3.1	1015 1141
542	Seacrest	→	1272	Mint	Close ΔE 3.6	1111 1093
502	Mint Green	→	1121	Spruce	Close ΔE 4.2	1124 1120
509	Leaf Green	→	1125	Harvest Green	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1123 1285
519	Olive Green	→	1298	Mitchell Green	Approximate ΔE 8.6	1347 1291
517	Dark Olive	→	1294	Green	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1297 1295
534	Teal Green	→	1208	Greenstone	Very close ΔE 1.5	1279 1118
507	Emerald Green	→	1343	Green Bay	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1346 1344
808	Deep Green	→	1347	Evergreen	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1291 1292
027	Fresh Green	→	1004	Medium Yellow	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1003 1006
513	Lime Green	→	1123	Green / Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1125 1121
515	Moss Green	→	1172	Sage	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1126 1284
405	Blue	→	1253	Ocean Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	1325 1201
406	Ultramarine	→	1254	Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1256 1201
017	Light Blue	→	1205	Bleached Aqua	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1094 1057
019	Sky Blue	→	1096	Blue / Green	Close ΔE 4.9	1271 1102
420	Electric Blue	→	1253	Ocean Blue	Close ΔE 4.8	1325 1097
415	Peacock Blue	→	1325	Lake Blue	Close ΔE 3.7	1256 1098
007	Prussian Blue	→	1202	Royal	Very close ΔE 1.7	1069 1066
070	Corn Flower	→	1248	Violet	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1064 1200
810	Light Lilac	→	1239	Medium Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1076 1150
612	Lilac	→	1081	Amethyst	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1082 1262
613	Violet	→	1080	Royal Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1086 1084
614	Purple	→	1086	Violet Blue	Close ΔE 4.9	1084 1254
804	Lavender	→	1195	Pastel Lilac	Close ΔE 3.0	1085 1261
607	Wistaria Violet	→	1200	Soldier Blue	Close ΔE 4.0	1248 1065
704	Pewter	→	1216	Midnight	Close ΔE 3.1	1178 1321
707	Dark Gray	→	1180	Black	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1216 1178
005	Silver	→	1215	Gull Gray	Close ΔE 4.1	1213 1318
817	Gray	→	1320	Platinum	Close ΔE 4.5	1319 1162

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 Marathon Rayon

Marathon Rayon is a 40 wt viscose rayon embroidery thread with a high sheen, often chosen for decorative work where a glossy finish matters more than bleach resistance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Brother to Marathon Rayon conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Marathon Rayon 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 Marathon Rayon?

7 of the 61 colors (11%) rate Very close or better, and 54% rate Close or better. The other 28 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Marathon Rayon back to Brother?

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