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Floriani to Brother thread conversion chart

Every Floriani Polyester color with its closest Brother Embroidery equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 286 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

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

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286 colors
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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
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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) 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 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 to Brother conversion chart?

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

How many Floriani colors have a close match in Brother?

18 of the 286 colors (6%) rate Very close or better, and 26% rate Close or better. The other 211 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Brother back to Floriani?

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