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Floriani to Madeira Rayon thread conversion chart

Every Floriani Polyester color with its closest Madeira Classic Rayon 40 equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 286 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

10%very close or better
68%close or better
286Floriani Polyester colors
357Madeira Classic Rayon 40 colors

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286 colors
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Floriani PolyesterMadeira Classic Rayon 40MatchAlternatives
101Pale Pink→1004Blue BlushClose ΔE 3.5 1003 1002
1011Rose Carolina→1113Pink MistClose ΔE 3.4 1013 1114
1013Iceland→1107Shell PinkVery close ΔE 2.1 1220 1154
1014Dusty Rose→1107Shell PinkClose ΔE 3.6 1154 1307
102Light Pink→1120Crystal PinkApproximate ΔE 6.9 1115 1113
1021Buff→1013RosewaterApproximate ΔE 5.7 1071 1003
103Pink→1116Orchid PinkClose ΔE 4.7 1315 1014
104Rosetta→1108Dusty RoseClose ΔE 4.0 1148 1107
105Laurel Pink→1107Shell PinkClose ΔE 4.5 1154 1354
1051Singapore Sunset→1146SaffronVery close ΔE 2.1 1378 1077
1053Saffron→1378SunkistClose ΔE 2.4 1146 1077
106Dark Pink→1107Shell PinkClose ΔE 4.5 1154 1354
1081Pink Rose→1115Crystal PinkClose ΔE 3.1 1114 1120
1082Rose Cerise→1016Emily PinkClose ΔE 4.7 1108 1148
1083Begonia→1154CeriseClose ΔE 3.6 1107 1307
1084Hibiscus→1307ScarletClose ΔE 4.7 1077 1146
1085Violet Red→1146SaffronClose ΔE 3.5 1077 1307
1086Raspberry→1146SaffronClose ΔE 2.8 1037 1378
110Pale Peach→1154CeriseClose ΔE 3.7 1354 1307
1107Shrimp→1307ScarletClose ΔE 4.0 1154 1107
111Light Peach→1013RosewaterApproximate ΔE 5.6 1149 1127
1119Impatients→1107Shell PinkClose ΔE 2.3 1220 1154
1120Lafayette Rose→1307ScarletClose ΔE 3.7 1154 1179
1121China Rose→1037Tuxedo RedClose ΔE 4.4 1147 1146
1122Marie Antoinette→1037Tuxedo RedVery close ΔE 2.0 1147 1221
116Peach Blossom→1013RosewaterApproximate ΔE 5.8 1003 1004
117Misty Pink→1014Orchid PinkClose ΔE 3.2 1115 1114
1182Currant→1147Foxy RedClose ΔE 3.3 1039 1184
123Pink Mist→1120Crystal PinkApproximate ΔE 8.2 1013 1113
125Bright Pink→1108Dusty RoseClose ΔE 2.7 1148 1321
127Hot Pink→1154CeriseClose ΔE 4.5 1354 1107
128Scorching Pink→1154CeriseClose ΔE 4.2 1354 1107
129Deep Pink→1184WildfireClose ΔE 2.6 1147 1081
131Light Lilac→1121PinkVery close ΔE 2.2 1120 1116
133Powder Puff→1117BegoniaClose ΔE 3.3 1309 1109
135Renaissance→1110Ruby GlintClose ΔE 2.5 1234 1187
137Fandango→1383CherrystoneClose ΔE 3.0 1183 1381
140Light Coral→1113Pink MistClose ΔE 3.0 1013 1017
141Coral→1020FlamingoClose ΔE 3.8 1254 1317
143Dark Coral→1178OrangeApproximate ΔE 6.1 1379 1152
145Rust→1077PaprikaVery close ΔE 2.0 1379 1378
147Terra Cotta→1146SaffronClose ΔE 3.3 1077 1378
155Martha Washington→1307ScarletClose ΔE 4.4 1077 1146
156Persimmon→1077PaprikaClose ΔE 4.1 1146 1307
1586Cabernet→1039Red BerryClose ΔE 3.7 1038 1147
1600Light Mulberry→1220Pink IcingVery close ΔE 2.2 1020 1254
1602Cameo→1154CeriseClose ΔE 4.9 1307 1354
1603Dark Mulberry→1281Atom RedClose ΔE 3.9 1039 1184
163Fleshtone→1113Pink MistClose ΔE 3.6 1017 1114
165Mauve→1179Dark RustClose ΔE 3.9 1307 1154
167Deep Mauve→1039Red BerryVery close ΔE 1.7 1147 1038
170Cantalope→1178OrangeClose ΔE 4.3 1152 1278
172Orange→1378SunkistClose ΔE 3.3 1077 1379
180Pink Flesh→1017PeachClose ΔE 3.8 1053 1217
182Misty Maize→1020FlamingoClose ΔE 3.8 1152 1220
184Salmon→1379CoralClose ΔE 3.1 1077 1307
186Copper→1378SunkistClose ΔE 3.1 1146 1077
188Iron Rust→1146SaffronClose ΔE 3.0 1077 1378
190Scarlet→1037Tuxedo RedClose ΔE 3.8 1221 1147
1900Petunia→1115Crystal PinkVery close ΔE 2.1 1014 1114
1902Roseleaf→1220Pink IcingClose ΔE 3.1 1107 1148
1904Pansies Perfections→1307ScarletClose ΔE 3.7 1154 1107
1906Purple Pansies→1307ScarletClose ΔE 3.7 1154 1179
1908Dark Pansies→1147Foxy RedVery close ΔE 2.3 1184 1039
1910Paternina→1238Dark Orange / RedVery close ΔE 1.5 1181 1381
192Deep Rust→1039Red BerryApproximate ΔE 6.9 1037 1038
194Burgundy→1039Red BerryApproximate ΔE 6.8 1038 1181
196Old Roseleaf→1038Red BittersweetClose ΔE 4.5 1039 1181
198Wine→1238Dark Orange / RedApproximate ΔE 5.8 1181 1038
200True Green→1250Dark GreenVery close ΔE 1.3 1369 1280
201Seafrost→1047MintClose ΔE 3.3 1195 1282
2011Light Olive→1168Sharp GreenClose ΔE 4.2 1169 1350
2013Avocado→1140TamarackClose ΔE 4.8 1170 1340
2015Pation Green→1170MeadowApproximate ΔE 8.8 1189 1194
203Moss→1098Blue SurfClose ΔE 3.7 1101 1247
2040Blue Azure→1246M. D. GreenApproximate ΔE 5.1 1090 1380
2042Aquamarine→1246M. D. GreenApproximate ΔE 5.4 1289 1090
205Willow Green→1370EvergreenClose ΔE 4.6 1351 1304
206Wreath Green→1189HollyApproximate ΔE 6.3 1103 1370
210Miranda Green→1196Black Eyed SusieClose ΔE 3.5 1340 1190
214Basil→1194Desert CactusApproximate ΔE 5.5 1347 1191
218Maui Green→1194Desert CactusApproximate ΔE 7.4 1347 1357
219Green Mist→1045SeafrostApproximate ΔE 5.9 1097 1292
220Wintergreen→1045SeafrostClose ΔE 4.1 1195 1299
221Neptune→1298Brite JadeVery close ΔE 1.9 1279 1246
222Teal→1279PeppermintClose ΔE 4.4 1280 1052
223Dark Teal→1293M. D. GreenClose ΔE 3.6 1185 1052
228Cape Green→1248Sharp GreenApproximate ΔE 5.3 1150 1104
229Lime→1377Neon GreenApproximate ΔE 6.6 1049 1249
231Sour Apple→1249Harvest GreenClose ΔE 4.6 1377 1050
232Spring Green→1251Vibrant GreenClose ΔE 2.9 1249 1050
233Irish Green→1079KellyClose ΔE 2.8 1051 1369
236Ashen Green→1150PebblestoneApproximate ΔE 6.2 1104 1102
237Bean Green→1140TamarackApproximate ΔE 5.1 1048 1169
238Olive Drab→1048Green DustClose ΔE 3.7 1049 1169
243Winter Spring→1100Pastel GreenApproximate ΔE 8.6 1022 1267
244Celery→1104Lime CreamApproximate ΔE 7.5 1150 1248
245Woodland Green→1049SpruceClose ΔE 4.0 1048 1377
247Ivy→1170MeadowClose ΔE 5.0 1369 1189
248Hunter Green→1170MeadowApproximate ΔE 6.0 1156 1396
251Flite Green→1267PaleYellowApproximate ΔE 7.5 1022 1150
252Spearmint→1100Pastel GreenClose ΔE 3.3 1073 1099
253Pale Green→1301BluestoneClose ΔE 3.5 1282 1046
255Evergreen→1247PeppermintClose ΔE 4.4 1279 1280
257Holly Green→1394Green / YellowVery close ΔE 1.2 1357 1395
261Mint→1302Pale AquaClose ΔE 4.8 1282 1195
262Nile→1301BluestoneClose ΔE 3.2 1377 1249
263Pale Jade→1301BluestoneClose ΔE 3.4 1247 1245
264Medium Green→1079KellyClose ΔE 3.9 1250 1051
265Dinosaur Green→1351Green BayClose ΔE 3.5 1370 1284
266Emerald Green→1304Dark GreenClose ΔE 3.3 1397 1370
273Key Lime→1248Sharp GreenApproximate ΔE 8.1 1150 1168
275Mineral Green→1168Sharp GreenApproximate ΔE 5.5 1248 1169
277Green Meadow→1170MeadowClose ΔE 3.9 1156 1189
283Green Gold→1180DaffodilApproximate ΔE 7.0 1023 1223
284Scotch Green→1350Green / GoldClose ΔE 4.2 1193 1323
285Parsley→1340Crescent MoonClose ΔE 3.5 1140 1190
291Seaform→1299Aqua PearlApproximate ΔE 6.0 1045 1088
292Peppermint→1185Imperial AquaClose ΔE 3.9 1293 1284
293Blue Spruce→1290Blue SpruceClose ΔE 2.6 1371 1397
294Pine Green→1199BlackVery close ΔE 2.0 1244 1367
307Rocket Blue→1366Violet BlueClose ΔE 3.4 1343 1242
308Dark Blue→1366Violet BlueApproximate ΔE 5.1 1343 1322
310Colony Blue→1094PeriwinkleClose ΔE 4.2 1089 1095
312Gettysburg→1295Dark Blue / GreenClose ΔE 2.6 1294 1289
314Federal Blue→1252Deep AtlanticClose ΔE 3.7 1296 1376
332Periwinkle→1276Pale PurpleClose ΔE 3.4 1133 1177
333Baltic Blue→1167Blue SuedeVery close ΔE 1.6 1042 1166
334Concord Blue→1366Violet BlueClose ΔE 4.3 1343 1242
335Midnight Blue→1343Blue InkApproximate ΔE 8.6 1366 1313
342Slate Blue→1160Wonder BlueApproximate ΔE 6.6 1052 1391
344Pilgrim Blue→1009Sapphire BlackVery close ΔE 1.4 1367 1244
357Navy Blue→1366Violet BlueApproximate ΔE 8.7 1343 1313
358Navy Satin→1313Purple AccentPoor match ΔE 10.9 1343 1366
358SMidnight Navy→1233BlackberryClose ΔE 4.7 1243 1365
360Dark Navy→1236PlumPoor match ΔE 11.7 1386 1007
361Light Blue→1073Billowing SailApproximate ΔE 9.1 1097 1092
362Pastel Blue→1274Sky BlueClose ΔE 4.7 1373 1075
363Columbia Blue→1029Dolphin BlueApproximate ΔE 5.2 1028 1133
364Starlight Blue→1335VioletClose ΔE 3.4 1175 1143
365Medium Blue→1335VioletVery close ΔE 2.2 1143 1175
366Bluejay→1366Violet BlueClose ΔE 3.9 1166 1167
367Blueberry→1166RoyalClose ΔE 3.6 1366 1167
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Floriani PolyesterMadeira Classic Rayon 40MatchAlternatives
368Royal Blue→1366Violet BlueApproximate ΔE 8.6 1343 1122
369Blue Frost→1092Cadet BlueApproximate ΔE 5.5 1132 1292
370Mint Julep→1274Sky BlueClose ΔE 5.0 1095 1373
371Tahoe Blue→1274Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 5.3 1373 1075
372Blue Pacific→1029Dolphin BlueClose ΔE 4.8 1133 1028
373California Blue→1276Pale PurpleClose ΔE 4.6 1143 1177
376Indian Ocean→1289CapriClose ΔE 4.2 1295 1095
378Deep Sea Turquiose→1096Pretty BlueVery close ΔE 2.0 1294 1091
383Venice Blue→1092Cadet BluePoor match ΔE 10.8 1292 1132
384Cascade→1176Baltic BlueClose ΔE 3.4 1375 1029
385Niagara→1296PeacockClose ΔE 4.2 1291 1091
391Beryl Blue→1294Blue / GreenClose ΔE 3.9 1090 1096
392Honey Bird→1291Mallard BlueVery close ΔE 1.4 1091 1293
393Italian Blue→1290Blue SpruceClose ΔE 4.8 1162 1161
411Palm Leaf→1305Light Green / YellowClose ΔE 3.5 1339 1138
413Old Silver→1306Arcadian GreenClose ΔE 3.1 1063 1157
415Westpoint→1229Dark GreyClose ΔE 5.0 1230 1357
416Penguin→1393HedgeClose ΔE 3.0 1357 1303
421Wood Ash→1067SunshineClose ΔE 3.3 1061 1267
422Lime Gray→1193HempClose ΔE 4.1 1273 1106
423Earth Gray→1190Medium Yellow / GreenClose ΔE 3.3 1106 1273
434Pewter→1227Pale BlueClose ΔE 2.7 1089 1088
436Graphite→1000BlackVery close ΔE 1.7 1008 1006
451Light Taupe→1342Amber BeigeVery close ΔE 1.3 1142 1054
452Taupe→1136StringApproximate ΔE 5.3 1328 1144
453Dark Taupe→1336Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 5.1 1145 1259
483Light Gray→1073Billowing SailApproximate ΔE 5.6 1086 1151
484Country Gray→1163Blue GrayApproximate ΔE 5.2 1227 1118
485Gray→1118Banner GrayApproximate ΔE 5.6 1041 1288
486Slate Gray→1130EspressoClose ΔE 4.4 1059 1318
487Gun Metal Gray→1239TwilightClose ΔE 3.3 1361 1164
488Dark Gray→1318Dark GreyClose ΔE 4.3 1131 1059
489Charcoal Gray→1059Egyptian BrownApproximate ΔE 7.5 1130 1007
501Chrome Lemon→1023LemonClose ΔE 2.8 1135 1150
502Dandelion→1125ManilaClose ΔE 3.8 1171 1124
503Sunflower→1372ScholasticClose ΔE 4.5 1155 1137
512Primrose Jasmine→1278PumpkinApproximate ΔE 6.1 1065 1155
514Golden Glow→1078PaprikaClose ΔE 4.9 1021 1378
516Dark Goldenrod→1178OrangeClose ΔE 4.9 1278 1078
521Cornsilk→1267PaleYellowApproximate ΔE 6.2 1150 1067
522Straw→1023LemonClose ΔE 2.9 1135 1083
523Goldenrod→1124Star GoldVery close ΔE 2.1 1068 1064
524Old Athletic Gold→1171Star GoldClose ΔE 2.9 1125 1069
525Athletic Gold→1372ScholasticClose ΔE 4.7 1137 1155
526Bijol→1178OrangeClose ΔE 2.9 1278 1078
531Vanilla→1022Medium YellowApproximate ΔE 5.4 1267 1222
532Sunrise→1171Star GoldApproximate ΔE 5.3 1125 1124
533Apricot→1171Star GoldClose ΔE 3.5 1024 1372
534Pumpkin→1065MangoApproximate ΔE 5.8 1278 1155
535Golden Poppy→1278PumpkinClose ΔE 4.1 1178 1065
537Carrot→1078PaprikaClose ΔE 3.4 1178 1278
540Cream→1022Medium YellowClose ΔE 4.2 1267 1222
542Cockatoo→1023LemonApproximate ΔE 6.3 1135 1150
544Amber Yellow→1223CanaryApproximate ΔE 6.0 1023 1083
546Snapdragon→1023LemonApproximate ΔE 6.5 1223 1135
560Vegas Gold→1023LemonClose ΔE 2.5 1135 1083
561Lion Mane→1125ManilaClose ΔE 2.6 1171 1069
562Walnut Taffy→1137Merit GoldClose ΔE 2.6 1172 1372
563Old Gold→1173AlmondApproximate ΔE 7.1 1253 1065
564Bran→1173AlmondApproximate ΔE 8.5 1056 1257
565Harvest→1347Earthen TanApproximate ΔE 6.4 1194 1348
601Zephyr→1117BegoniaVery close ΔE 1.0 1309 1109
603Plum Pewter→1389Brushed BurgundyApproximate ΔE 6.1 1183 1383
605Grape→1385WineApproximate ΔE 7.0 1389 1035
612Lilac Blue→1030Lake BlueClose ΔE 4.1 1275 1075
614Slate Lilac→1330VioletApproximate ΔE 5.5 1312 1112
616Tyrian Blue→1313Purple AccentClose ΔE 3.8 1122 1343
622Geisha→1111Light PinkApproximate ΔE 8.6 1005 1001
624Afterglow→1080Medium PinkVery close ΔE 2.0 1235 1319
626Deep Iris→1188Dark RedClose ΔE 3.3 1334 1033
632Grape Ice→1119K. A. BronzeApproximate ΔE 8.0 1141 1319
635Arab Plum→1236PlumApproximate ΔE 7.4 1386 1388
653Spring Beauty→1321Petal PinkApproximate ΔE 6.2 1309 1117
654Orchid→1182BurgundyClose ΔE 2.9 1389 1384
661Light Violet→1080Medium PinkApproximate ΔE 6.0 1311 1032
663Violet→1033MulberryApproximate ΔE 5.6 1032 1112
665Deep Violet→1122Purple ShadowApproximate ΔE 8.6 1334 1322
6655Ophelia→1385WineApproximate ΔE 8.3 1236 1374
672Amethyst→1111Light PinkClose ΔE 4.1 1031 1120
673Lavender→1310Hot PeonyApproximate ΔE 7.4 1033 1188
674Russian Violet→1188Dark RedClose ΔE 4.3 1310 1334
675Luxury→1334MulberryApproximate ΔE 6.0 1188 1310
676Royal Purple→1388Medium PurpleApproximate ΔE 7.1 1334 1389
687Voilet Blue→1033MulberryApproximate ΔE 5.5 1112 1312
688Grape Jelly→1112Purple AccentApproximate ΔE 5.4 1122 1322
689Concord Grape→1122Purple ShadowApproximate ΔE 5.8 1313 1334
694Viking Purple→1188Dark RedApproximate ΔE 6.6 1334 1310
695Purple Passion→1334MulberryApproximate ΔE 5.7 1122 1033
696Regal Purple→1334MulberryApproximate ΔE 7.4 1122 1313
700Mars Red→1378SunkistClose ΔE 2.5 1146 1077
702Fire Engine Red→1378SunkistClose ΔE 2.8 1146 1077
703Ruby Red→1378SunkistClose ΔE 2.7 1146 1077
711Inca Gold→1065MangoVery close ΔE 2.0 1173 1253
713Antique Bronze→1257Orange / BrownApproximate ΔE 8.6 1221 1258
715Jamoca→1038Red BittersweetApproximate ΔE 6.7 1174 1238
721Golden Sand→1067SunshineClose ΔE 3.9 1267 1349
723Birch→1070Yellow GoldClose ΔE 3.7 1159 1323
730Off White→1003Natural WhiteClose ΔE 4.3 1004 1071
731Sandstone→1071Natural WhiteApproximate ΔE 5.8 1123 1222
733Sudan→1022Medium YellowVery close ΔE 2.2 1267 1067
734Oak Buff→1067SunshineClose ΔE 2.6 1349 1066
735Aztec Tan→1270GlowClose ΔE 4.9 1224 1070
737Indian Spice→1056WickerApproximate ΔE 5.2 1257 1348
738Arab Tan→1221Dark RustClose ΔE 4.4 1021 1257
739Cleveland→1129Egyptian BrownApproximate ΔE 7.5 1145 1059
741Pottery Buff→1026GlowClose ΔE 2.9 1270 1070
743Old World Buff→1225Pollen GoldClose ΔE 3.9 1272 1255
745Harvest Brown→1257Orange / BrownClose ΔE 2.4 1056 1258
749Mahogany→1036Dark SepiaApproximate ΔE 7.5 1145 1130
751Sweet Melon→1171Star GoldClose ΔE 2.6 1125 1372
752Aurora Orange→1372ScholasticVery close ΔE 1.8 1172 1171
753Orange Peel→1137Merit GoldClose ΔE 4.2 1172 1372
755Burnt Orange→1078PaprikaClose ΔE 2.9 1378 1178
765Satin Sheet→1313Purple AccentClose ΔE 3.8 1122 1343
767Muted Spice→1253ToastVery close ΔE 1.7 1173 1226
769Dark Cinnamon→1174BurgundyApproximate ΔE 8.9 1038 1158
783Sahara Tan→1272ImpalaClose ΔE 4.0 1155 1026
784Light Sienna→1253ToastApproximate ΔE 6.1 1173 1021
785Sienna Brown→1021Old Dark Tex OrangeClose ΔE 3.2 1257 1221
786Berkshire Brick→1021Old Dark Tex OrangeApproximate ΔE 6.0 1221 1257
792Shasta Pink→1053PeachClose ΔE 2.9 1217 1127
794Flagstone Clay→1056WickerClose ΔE 4.1 1057 1257
796Provincial Rose→1158MushroomApproximate ΔE 5.8 1258 1174
800Pure White→1003Natural WhiteClose ΔE 4.9 1004 1071
801Ice Cap→1003Natural WhiteClose ΔE 4.3 1004 1071
811Angora White→1123TuskClose ΔE 3.2 1222 1022
813Frontier Tan→1102Green HazeClose ΔE 2.7 1260 1104
815Deep Clay→1193HempClose ΔE 2.5 1350 1102
842Willow Leaf→1349Pale YellowApproximate ΔE 5.7 1067 1260
844African Safari→1191Autumn GreenClose ΔE 2.6 1192 1344
850Lamp Light→1003Natural WhiteClose ΔE 4.3 1004 1071
900Black→1006Diamond BlackPoor match ΔE 10.2 1007 1000
K07Solar Blue→1276Pale PurpleClose ΔE 4.3 1143 1177
K33Blue Harmony→1093Indian Ocean BlueClose ΔE 3.0 1094 1088
K37Aqua→1090M. D. GreenClose ΔE 2.5 1246 1298
K38Deep Violet Purple→1122Purple ShadowPoor match ΔE 11.0 1334 1322
O23N / A→1146SaffronApproximate ΔE 5.6 1037 1147
O55N / A→1366Violet BlueVery close ΔE 1.8 1343 1322
O74N / A→1290Blue SpruceClose ΔE 3.6 1252 1371
O83N / A→1307ScarletApproximate ΔE 6.0 1146 1184
OO7N / A→1143Jay BlueClose ΔE 3.1 1335 1175
P52N / A→1289CapriVery close ΔE 1.8 1095 1088
Y40Pink Passion→1154CeriseClose ΔE 3.7 1354 1307

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 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 Floriani to Madeira Rayon conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Madeira Classic Rayon 40 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 Madeira Rayon?

30 of the 286 colors (10%) rate Very close or better, and 68% rate Close or better. The other 92 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Madeira Rayon back to Floriani?

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