Floriani Polyester to Brother Embroidery thread conversion chart

The closest Brother Embroidery equivalent for every Floriani Polyester color — 286 colors, each with a match rating and two alternatives. Click any number for full details and Pantone approximations.

6%very close or better
26%close or better
286Floriani Polyester colors
61Brother Embroidery colors

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286 colors
Floriani PolyesterBrother EmbroideryMatchAlternatives
101Pale Pink→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 5.7 399 124
1011Rose Carolina→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 3.5 079 399
1013Iceland→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 5.6 086 333
1014Dusty Rose→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.0 086 333
102Light Pink→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 3.8 079 399
1021Buff→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 6.5 307 001
103Pink→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 5.9 085 810
104Rosetta→085PinkApproximate ΔE 7.4 086 810
105Laurel Pink→807CarmineClose ΔE 3.5 086 333
1051Singapore Sunset→800RedClose ΔE 3.9 030 339
1053Saffron→800RedVery close ΔE 1.9 030 339
106Dark Pink→807CarmineVery close ΔE 2.0 086 333
1081Pink Rose→079Salmon PinkClose ΔE 4.2 124 399
1082Rose Cerise→085PinkApproximate ΔE 8.7 079 810
1083Begonia→807CarmineVery close ΔE 1.8 086 333
1084Hibiscus→800RedApproximate ΔE 7.1 807 107
1085Violet Red→800RedApproximate ΔE 5.4 807 030
1086Raspberry→800RedApproximate ΔE 7.2 030 107
110Pale Peach→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 5.7 107 333
1107Shrimp→807CarmineClose ΔE 3.9 086 800
111Light Peach→307LinenApproximate ΔE 5.3 399 124
1119Impatients→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 6.4 086 333
1120Lafayette Rose→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 7.5 333 107
1121China Rose→800RedApproximate ΔE 9.6 107 333
1122Marie Antoinette→800RedPoor match ΔE 10.8 107 333
116Peach Blossom→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 6.6 124 001
117Misty Pink→079Salmon PinkVery close ΔE 1.2 124 085
1182Currant→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 10.2 333 800
123Pink Mist→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 4.3 079 399
125Bright Pink→085PinkClose ΔE 4.2 810 079
127Hot Pink→807CarmineClose ΔE 3.5 086 333
128Scorching Pink→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.2 086 333
129Deep Pink→107Dark FuchsiaApproximate ΔE 7.6 333 800
131Light Lilac→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 6.0 810 085
133Powder Puff→086Deep RoseApproximate ΔE 9.3 333 807
135Renaissance→107Dark FuchsiaApproximate ΔE 5.7 333 620
137Fandango→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 10.9 333 869
140Light Coral→124Flesh PinkApproximate ΔE 6.3 079 399
141Coral→079Salmon PinkPoor match ΔE 12.3 085 124
143Dark Coral→030VermilionPoor match ΔE 10.8 800 807
145Rust→800RedClose ΔE 3.6 030 807
147Terra Cotta→800RedClose ΔE 2.5 030 807
155Martha Washington→800RedApproximate ΔE 6.9 807 030
156Persimmon→800RedApproximate ΔE 5.3 807 030
1586Cabernet→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 14.7 333 800
1600Light Mulberry→807CarminePoor match ΔE 12.0 086 085
1602Cameo→333Amber RedApproximate ΔE 5.4 807 107
1603Dark Mulberry→333Amber RedApproximate ΔE 8.6 107 800
163Fleshtone→124Flesh PinkApproximate ΔE 7.2 079 399
165Mauve→333Amber RedApproximate ΔE 8.8 807 800
167Deep Mauve→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 13.0 333 800
170Cantalope→030VermilionPoor match ΔE 11.8 337 339
172Orange→800RedClose ΔE 3.1 030 339
180Pink Flesh→307LinenPoor match ΔE 10.8 124 399
182Misty Maize→807CarminePoor match ΔE 13.0 030 800
184Salmon→800RedApproximate ΔE 7.5 030 807
186Copper→800RedVery close ΔE 1.5 030 339
188Iron Rust→800RedClose ΔE 4.1 030 807
190Scarlet→800RedPoor match ΔE 12.8 107 339
1900Petunia→079Salmon PinkVery close ΔE 1.8 124 085
1902Roseleaf→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 9.6 086 085
1904Pansies Perfections→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 5.9 333 086
1906Purple Pansies→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 9.3 333 800
1908Dark Pansies→107Dark FuchsiaApproximate ΔE 8.8 333 800
1910Paternina→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 13.7 333 869
192Deep Rust→800RedPoor match ΔE 17.2 107 333
194Burgundy→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 18.3 800 333
196Old Roseleaf→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 16.1 333 800
198Wine→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 18.4 107 333
200True Green→507Emerald GreenVery close ΔE 2.0 515 534
201Seafrost→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 10.1 502 509
2011Light Olive→328BrassPoor match ΔE 12.0 513 509
2013Avocado→330Russet BrownApproximate ΔE 9.6 515 517
2015Pation Green→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 5.8 330 507
203Moss→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 10.9 515 507
2040Blue Azure→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 9.3 019 817
2042Aquamarine→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 10.1 019 817
205Willow Green→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 5.9 808 519
206Wreath Green→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 7.7 519 517
210Miranda Green→328BrassApproximate ΔE 8.5 330 323
214Basil→330Russet BrownApproximate ΔE 6.2 517 323
218Maui Green→517Dark OlivePoor match ΔE 11.0 330 704
219Green Mist→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 5.9 017 001
220Wintergreen→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 11.1 017 534
221Neptune→534Teal GreenVery close ΔE 2.1 507 515
222Teal→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 6.6 507 704
223Dark Teal→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 9.7 507 704
228Cape Green→502Mint GreenClose ΔE 4.5 027 202
229Lime→509Leaf GreenClose ΔE 2.4 513 502
231Sour Apple→509Leaf GreenApproximate ΔE 6.1 513 502
232Spring Green→515Moss GreenApproximate ΔE 9.9 509 513
233Irish Green→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 8.3 515 534
236Ashen Green→502Mint GreenPoor match ΔE 11.4 812 843
237Bean Green→515Moss GreenPoor match ΔE 12.4 330 517
238Olive Drab→515Moss GreenPoor match ΔE 11.2 509 513
243Winter Spring→010Cream BrownPoor match ΔE 10.1 542 843
244Celery→502Mint GreenApproximate ΔE 6.3 010 542
245Woodland Green→509Leaf GreenPoor match ΔE 11.0 513 515
247Ivy→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 9.8 515 507
248Hunter Green→517Dark OlivePoor match ΔE 11.0 515 507
251Flite Green→010Cream BrownClose ΔE 4.7 843 812
252Spearmint→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 9.6 843 010
253Pale Green→509Leaf GreenPoor match ΔE 14.5 542 534
255Evergreen→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 5.4 507 515
257Holly Green→704PewterPoor match ΔE 10.0 517 707
261Mint→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 5.5 502 509
262Nile→509Leaf GreenPoor match ΔE 12.2 534 502
263Pale Jade→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 13.3 509 515
264Medium Green→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 8.3 534 515
265Dinosaur Green→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 6.0 808 519
266Emerald Green→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 5.7 519 507
273Key Lime→027Fresh GreenApproximate ΔE 8.9 502 202
275Mineral Green→513Lime GreenApproximate ΔE 9.0 502 509
277Green Meadow→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 8.3 515 330
283Green Gold→206Harvest GoldApproximate ΔE 9.8 027 812
284Scotch Green→328BrassClose ΔE 4.6 348 214
285Parsley→330Russet BrownClose ΔE 4.8 328 323
291Seaform→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 13.5 017 534
292Peppermint→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 9.9 507 704
293Blue Spruce→808Deep GreenPoor match ΔE 10.2 519 707
294Pine Green→707Dark GrayClose ΔE 4.7 900 704
307Rocket Blue→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 9.5 406 415
308Dark Blue→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 9.1 406 614
310Colony Blue→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 13.0 019 005
312Gettysburg→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 9.9 534 817
314Federal Blue→704PewterPoor match ΔE 10.8 415 420
332Periwinkle→070Corn FlowerApproximate ΔE 6.2 019 420
333Baltic Blue→415Peacock BlueClose ΔE 3.2 406 405
334Concord Blue→406UltramarineApproximate ΔE 9.3 415 007
335Midnight Blue→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 11.5 406 614
342Slate Blue→817GrayPoor match ΔE 13.5 704 534
344Pilgrim Blue→707Dark GrayApproximate ΔE 5.1 900 704
357Navy Blue→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 10.2 614 406
358Navy Satin→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 13.3 614 613
358SMidnight Navy→415Peacock BluePoor match ΔE 12.9 406 614
360Dark Navy→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 12.9 900 707
361Light Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 6.8 001 542
362Pastel Blue→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 12.3 017 005
363Columbia Blue→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 6.4 070 607
364Starlight Blue→420Electric BlueClose ΔE 3.9 405 070
365Medium Blue→070Corn FlowerClose ΔE 3.8 420 405
366Bluejay→406UltramarineApproximate ΔE 5.5 415 405
367Blueberry→406UltramarineApproximate ΔE 5.4 415 405
Floriani PolyesterBrother EmbroideryMatchAlternatives
368Royal Blue→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 7.6 614 406
369Blue Frost→017Light BlueClose ΔE 4.3 542 005
370Mint Julep→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 14.2 017 005
371Tahoe Blue→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 10.2 017 005
372Blue Pacific→019Sky BlueClose ΔE 4.6 070 607
373California Blue→070Corn FlowerClose ΔE 5.0 019 420
376Indian Ocean→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 12.7 534 817
378Deep Sea Turquiose→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 11.0 534 070
383Venice Blue→017Light BlueClose ΔE 4.1 542 001
384Cascade→019Sky BlueClose ΔE 4.6 070 420
385Niagara→415Peacock BluePoor match ΔE 14.2 019 420
391Beryl Blue→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 13.4 019 817
392Honey Bird→704PewterPoor match ΔE 16.4 534 415
393Italian Blue→707Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 12.6 704 808
411Palm Leaf→005SilverPoor match ΔE 10.7 399 843
413Old Silver→817GrayPoor match ΔE 13.1 330 704
415Westpoint→704PewterPoor match ΔE 12.3 707 058
416Penguin→707Dark GrayApproximate ΔE 7.8 704 519
421Wood Ash→843BeigeClose ΔE 4.5 307 812
422Lime Gray→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 8.0 328 323
423Earth Gray→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 12.1 323 328
434Pewter→005SilverPoor match ΔE 15.0 817 017
436Graphite→707Dark GrayClose ΔE 3.3 900 519
451Light Taupe→005SilverPoor match ΔE 14.6 399 079
452Taupe→817GrayPoor match ΔE 12.6 333 704
453Dark Taupe→704PewterPoor match ΔE 14.8 058 707
483Light Gray→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 8.3 017 399
484Country Gray→817GrayApproximate ΔE 10.0 005 534
485Gray→817GrayApproximate ΔE 5.4 005 704
486Slate Gray→704PewterPoor match ΔE 10.9 707 058
487Gun Metal Gray→704PewterClose ΔE 3.4 707 817
488Dark Gray→707Dark GrayApproximate ΔE 9.5 704 900
489Charcoal Gray→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 10.2 900 707
501Chrome Lemon→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 3.1 202 010
502Dandelion→208OrangeClose ΔE 3.9 126 214
503Sunflower→209TangerineClose ΔE 4.5 126 348
512Primrose Jasmine→209TangerinePoor match ΔE 12.0 337 030
514Golden Glow→339Clay BrownApproximate ΔE 7.1 030 337
516Dark Goldenrod→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 8.1 339 030
521Cornsilk→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 3.0 010 202
522Straw→812Cream YellowApproximate ΔE 5.2 206 202
523Goldenrod→208OrangeClose ΔE 3.0 126 214
524Old Athletic Gold→126PumpkinNear identical ΔE 0.8 208 214
525Athletic Gold→209TangerineClose ΔE 2.8 126 208
526Bijol→030VermilionApproximate ΔE 7.3 339 337
531Vanilla→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 6.0 010 812
532Sunrise→208OrangeApproximate ΔE 5.1 126 214
533Apricot→126PumpkinVery close ΔE 1.5 208 209
534Pumpkin→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 9.9 337 339
535Golden Poppy→030VermilionPoor match ΔE 11.4 337 339
537Carrot→030VermilionClose ΔE 4.2 800 339
540Cream→843BeigeClose ΔE 4.1 010 307
542Cockatoo→812Cream YellowApproximate ΔE 5.0 202 027
544Amber Yellow→206Harvest GoldVery close ΔE 2.2 205 812
546Snapdragon→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 4.3 205 812
560Vegas Gold→206Harvest GoldApproximate ΔE 5.4 812 202
561Lion Mane→126PumpkinVery close ΔE 1.8 208 214
562Walnut Taffy→209TangerineClose ΔE 4.2 126 348
563Old Gold→337Reddish BrownClose ΔE 3.8 339 323
564Bran→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 7.7 337 339
565Harvest→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 14.9 323 337
601Zephyr→086Deep RoseApproximate ΔE 5.8 807 333
603Plum Pewter→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 11.3 613 620
605Grape→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 14.7 613 107
612Lilac Blue→804LavenderPoor match ΔE 12.8 005 817
614Slate Lilac→607Wistaria VioletApproximate ΔE 9.2 070 405
616Tyrian Blue→614PurplePoor match ΔE 13.0 007 613
622Geisha→804LavenderClose ΔE 4.7 124 005
624Afterglow→612LilacPoor match ΔE 10.8 810 804
626Deep Iris→620MagentaApproximate ΔE 7.6 869 613
632Grape Ice→333Amber RedPoor match ΔE 12.3 612 620
635Arab Plum→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 17.0 869 900
653Spring Beauty→810Light LilacApproximate ΔE 8.9 085 086
654Orchid→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 14.7 333 869
661Light Violet→612LilacPoor match ΔE 10.4 607 804
663Violet→612LilacApproximate ΔE 6.3 620 607
665Deep Violet→613VioletApproximate ΔE 5.3 614 869
6655Ophelia→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 15.6 869 900
672Amethyst→804LavenderApproximate ΔE 7.4 810 124
673Lavender→620MagentaApproximate ΔE 6.4 612 869
674Russian Violet→620MagentaApproximate ΔE 5.4 869 613
675Luxury→869Royal PurpleClose ΔE 3.8 613 620
676Royal Purple→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 10.6 613 614
687Voilet Blue→620MagentaApproximate ΔE 8.9 612 614
688Grape Jelly→614PurpleApproximate ΔE 5.0 613 007
689Concord Grape→614PurplePoor match ΔE 11.0 007 613
694Viking Purple→869Royal PurpleClose ΔE 3.7 613 620
695Purple Passion→613VioletClose ΔE 4.4 869 614
696Regal Purple→869Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 9.1 613 614
700Mars Red→800RedVery close ΔE 2.2 030 339
702Fire Engine Red→800RedClose ΔE 2.7 030 339
703Ruby Red→800RedVery close ΔE 1.2 030 339
711Inca Gold→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 6.9 339 323
713Antique Bronze→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 15.0 800 337
715Jamoca→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 19.5 107 333
721Golden Sand→812Cream YellowApproximate ΔE 6.9 843 010
723Birch→348KhakiVery close ΔE 2.3 214 126
730Off White→001WhiteClose ΔE 2.5 399 307
731Sandstone→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 8.2 843 307
733Sudan→843BeigeVery close ΔE 1.9 010 307
734Oak Buff→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 6.3 812 307
735Aztec Tan→348KhakiClose ΔE 4.7 208 126
737Indian Spice→323Light BrownPoor match ΔE 11.8 337 339
738Arab Tan→800RedPoor match ΔE 13.3 339 337
739Cleveland→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 10.3 707 704
741Pottery Buff→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 7.3 126 209
743Old World Buff→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 7.6 209 323
745Harvest Brown→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 13.1 337 323
749Mahogany→058Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 7.2 900 707
751Sweet Melon→126PumpkinClose ΔE 4.6 348 208
752Aurora Orange→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 5.2 126 348
753Orange Peel→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 5.3 126 348
755Burnt Orange→030VermilionApproximate ΔE 5.0 339 337
765Satin Sheet→614PurplePoor match ΔE 13.0 007 613
767Muted Spice→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 8.9 339 323
769Dark Cinnamon→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 20.3 800 333
783Sahara Tan→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 9.9 348 126
784Light Sienna→337Reddish BrownClose ΔE 4.3 339 030
785Sienna Brown→339Clay BrownApproximate ΔE 8.3 337 800
786Berkshire Brick→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 12.1 800 337
792Shasta Pink→307LinenPoor match ΔE 11.7 399 124
794Flagstone Clay→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 11.6 337 323
796Provincial Rose→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 19.8 333 800
800Pure White→001WhiteClose ΔE 2.8 399 307
801Ice Cap→001WhiteVery close ΔE 2.3 399 307
811Angora White→843BeigeClose ΔE 4.4 307 001
813Frontier Tan→843BeigePoor match ΔE 11.1 348 307
815Deep Clay→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 7.7 328 214
842Willow Leaf→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 7.8 348 812
844African Safari→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 6.8 330 337
850Lamp Light→001WhiteClose ΔE 2.5 399 307
900Black→900BlackNear identical ΔE 0.0 707 058
K07Solar Blue→070Corn FlowerClose ΔE 5.0 019 420
K33Blue Harmony→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 12.4 542 005
K37Aqua→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 6.6 019 507
K38Deep Violet Purple→614PurpleApproximate ΔE 7.1 613 007
O23N / A→800RedApproximate ΔE 8.8 107 807
O55N / A→406UltramarineApproximate ΔE 6.7 415 007
O74N / A→704PewterPoor match ΔE 13.3 707 808
O83N / A→800RedApproximate ΔE 8.9 807 107
OO7N / A→070Corn FlowerClose ΔE 3.2 420 405
P52N / A→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 14.2 019 817
Y40Pink Passion→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 5.7 107 333

Match quality is the CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE00) computed from screen RGB values. Sheen (rayon vs polyester), thread weight and dye lot also affect how a substitute looks — confirm with a physical thread card before ordering.

About Floriani Polyester

Floriani Polyester is a 40 wt polyester embroidery thread from RNK Distributing, popular in the U.S. home embroidery market.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Floriani Polyester to Brother Embroidery conversion chart?

Yes — this page lists the closest Brother Embroidery color for all 286 Floriani Polyester colors, computed with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Floriani Polyester colors have a close match in Brother Embroidery?

18 of 286 colors (6%) rate Very close or better, and 26% rate Close or better. The remaining colors have only approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Brother Embroidery back to Floriani Polyester?

Yes, use the reverse chart: Brother Embroidery to Floriani Polyester. Because each brand's palette is different, the reverse match is not always the same color.