Glide to Marathon Polyester thread conversion chart

Every Fil-Tec Glide color with its closest Marathon Polyester equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 212 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

31%very close or better

68%close or better

212Fil-Tec Glide colors

301Marathon Polyester colors

Near identical 47
Very close 18
Close 80
Approximate 58
Poor match 9

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212 colors

					Match	Alternatives
10000	White	→	2271	Cloud Dancer	Approximate ΔE 5.0	2116 2149
10401	German Granite	→	2258	Silver Lining	Very close ΔE 2.3	2259 2122
10424	Medium Grey	→	2112	Stormy Sea	Approximate ΔE 6.7	2267 2200
10431	Titanium	→	2112	Stormy Sea	Approximate ΔE 9.1	2267 2213
10536	Silver	→	2303	Dapple Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2143 2144
10643	Mercury	→	2187	Pastel Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	2188 2137
10877	Sterling	→	2140	Banner Gray	Close ΔE 3.8	2296 2295
10CG3	Cool Grey 3	→	2137	Blue Blush	Close ΔE 3.8	2136 2300
10CG7	Cool Grey 7	→	2140	Banner Gray	Close ΔE 3.0	2292 2303
10WG1	Linen	→	2116	Star White	Very close ΔE 1.4	2271 2149
10WG4	Warm Grey 4	→	2277	String	Close ΔE 3.1	2280 2279
10WG6	Warm Grey 6	→	2292	Pale Grey	Close ΔE 3.5	2145 2302
11001	Black	→	2150	Dark Grey	Poor match ΔE 11.2	2306 2285
15497	Nickel	→	2301	Jadeite	Near identical ΔE 0.9	2261 2263
1WG11	Warm Grey 11	→	2134	Twilight Mauve	Poor match ΔE 11.1	2283 2213
20140	Leather	→	2131	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2130 2290
20160	Mahogany	→	2289	Orange / Brown	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2290 2131
20464	Medium Brown	→	2131	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 7.4	2290 2291
20466	Sand	→	2275	Rattan	Approximate ΔE 6.5	2255 2256
20469	Chocolate	→	2135	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.0	2291 2130
20474	Apricot Blush	→	2286	New Gold	Very close ΔE 2.3	2125 2006
20476	Dark Brown	→	2135	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2285 2130
20478	Rust Brown	→	2291	Brown	Near identical ΔE 0.7	2135 2283
20727	Mocha	→	2123	Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2120 2121
20730	Light Copper	→	2127	Fawn	Approximate ΔE 7.0	2030 2029
20872	Vegas Gold	→	2131	Light Cocoa	Poor match ΔE 10.8	2249 2127
21245	Dijon	→	2025	Old Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2162 2030
21615	Sienna	→	2290	Orange / Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2291 2289
21685	Sepia	→	2291	Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2133 2135
24515	Cleopatra	→	2256	Silver Fern	Close ΔE 3.2	2275 2027
24525	Khaki	→	2256	Silver Fern	Approximate ΔE 6.7	2275 2255
24625	Brunette	→	2135	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2285 2291
24635	Bark	→	2283	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.8	2290 2289
24655	Light Tan	→	2032	Roebuck	Close ΔE 3.6	2127 2128
24675	Cork	→	2120	Pale Peach	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2123 2121
27407	Military Gold	→	2275	Rattan	Approximate ΔE 6.6	2025 2162
27500	Wheat	→	2215	Oceanic Green	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2217 2233
27504	Coffee	→	2127	Fawn	Approximate ΔE 8.3	2032 2249
27508	Butterscotch	→	2123	Gold	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2275 2160
27521	Chestnut	→	2128	Rugby Tan	Close ΔE 3.5	2032 2278
27523	Auburn	→	2180	Terra Cotta	Poor match ΔE 11.2	2283 2134
30281	Blue Berry	→	2072	Blue Ribbon	Close ΔE 2.9	2196 2070
30283	Azure	→	2189	Baby Blue	Close ΔE 3.5	2061 2228
30284	Hawaiian Blue	→	2065	Caribbean Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2062 2230
30286	Empire	→	2069	Fire Blue	Close ΔE 3.2	2068 2070
30288	Bright Blue	→	2070	Blue Suede	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2195 2196
30290	Baby Blue	→	2188	Cadet Blue	Very close ΔE 1.4	2187 2061
30296	Midnight Navy	→	2306	Navy	Close ΔE 3.8	2201 2072
30308	Cerulean	→	2216	Mallard Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2095 2071
30317	Magic Mint	→	2223	Light Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.9	2089 2224
30534	Denim	→	2199	Imperial Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2071 2070
30644	Graphite	→	2189	Baby Blue	Close ΔE 4.5	2063 2190
30646	Sky	→	2193	Wedgewood	Approximate ΔE 8.3	2267 2200
30655	Captian Navy	→	2073	Light Navy	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2209 2201
30661	Royal	→	2069	Fire Blue	Very close ΔE 1.3	2070 2195
32757	Federal	→	2241	Green	Approximate ΔE 9.5	2151 2101
32965	Navy	→	2201	Blue Ribbon	Close ΔE 4.9	2072 2306
32975	Light Turquoise	→	2226	Bleached Aqua	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2089 2224
33015	Electric	→	2067	Solar Blue	Close ΔE 4.3	2071 2199
37457	Cloud	→	2188	Cadet Blue	Close ΔE 3.5	2226 2061
37468	Ocean	→	2095	Dark Turquoise Blue	Close ΔE 3.1	2233 2216
37474	Aquamarine	→	2216	Mallard Blue	Close ΔE 4.4	2097 2215
40249	Iris	→	2060	Grape Wine	Close ΔE 3.2	2185 2059
40255	Violet	→	2060	Grape Wine	Close ΔE 3.3	2059 2186
40437	Dusty Plum	→	2134	Twilight Mauve	Close ΔE 2.4	2129 2074
40522	Tabriz Orchard	→	2078	Light Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2202 2077
40528	Mulberry	→	2081	Iris	Very close ΔE 1.2	2204 2080
40666	Wisteria	→	2205	Sweet Lavender	Approximate ΔE 6.7	2207 2148
42562	Periwinkle	→	2078	Light Pink	Very close ΔE 2.1	2202 2203
42577	Lavender	→	2081	Iris	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2080 2204
42583	Viking	→	2082	Laurie Lilac	Approximate ΔE 5.0	2081 2208
42607	Raven	→	2084	Dark Purple	Close ΔE 3.9	2083 2086
42635	Amethyst	→	2078	Light Pink	Close ΔE 4.3	2202 2203
42655	Lilac	→	2081	Iris	Close ΔE 4.7	2080 2203
42715	Eggplant	→	2080	Mauve	Close ΔE 3.7	2081 2079
42736	Fandango	→	2068	Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.5	2084 2086
45115	Wine	→	2186	Medium Purple	Close ΔE 4.4	2212 2058
47440	Teaberry	→	2081	Iris	Approximate ΔE 6.4	2080 2203
50138	Bronze	→	2050	Dark Yellow	Close ΔE 2.9	2029 2157
50144	Halloween	→	2050	Dark Yellow	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2029 2157
50158	Mars	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2175 2048
50170	Salmon	→	2047	Melon	Close ΔE 3.7	2007 2013
50172	Autumn	→	2052	Orange	Close ΔE 4.7	2053 2051
50174	Rust	→	2291	Brown	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2133 2132
50473	Peach	→	2125	Almond Cream	Very close ΔE 1.7	2006 2286
50712	Strawberry Blonde	→	2286	New Gold	Very close ΔE 2.3	2125 2006
51365	Pumpkin Seed	→	2023	Yellow Poppy	Approximate ΔE 6.1	2156 2024
51585	Lava	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Close ΔE 4.5	2051 2048
51625	Coral	→	2046	Blossom	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2047 2035
51675	Burnt Orange	→	2289	Orange / Brown	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2181 2290
60323	Teal	→	2219	Garden Green	Near identical ΔE 1.0	2106 2244
60335	Irish Spring	→	2108	Jungle Green	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2103 2105
60343	Christmas Pine	→	2252	Field Green	Close ΔE 3.7	2251 2107
60345	Mint	→	2236	Green Ash	Close ΔE 3.8	2237 2238
60350	Totem Green	→	2251	Evergreen	Close ΔE 3.8	2252 2114
60357	Jade	→	2251	Evergreen	Approximate ΔE 7.1	2252 2105
60362	Turf	→	2247	Meadow	Approximate ΔE 7.8	2246 2241
60371	Aloe	→	2250	Pale Green	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2111 2110
60389	Limerick	→	2100	Dark Green	Close ΔE 3.3	2017 2155
60398	Split Pea	→	2027	Pale Green / Yellow	Approximate ΔE 7.4	2028 2026
60418	Army	→	2130	Dark Olive Green	Poor match ΔE 13.2	2113 2253
60556	Sea Mist	→	2262	Moss	Very close ΔE 2.0	2102 2239
60557	Thyme	→	2257	Sea Foam	Close ΔE 3.7	2238 2235
60566	Pale Mist	→	2225	Blue Glass	Near identical ΔE 0.9	2224 2223
60576	Willow	→	2247	Meadow	Close ΔE 4.4	2246 2110
60580	Celery	→	2234	Ambrosia	Close ΔE 4.8	2099 2255

					Match	Alternatives
60618	Prickly Pear	→	2027	Pale Green / Yellow	Near identical ΔE 0.7	2256 2275
60623	Pistachio	→	2257	Sea Foam	Close ΔE 2.6	2235 2238
60624	Mint Julep	→	2262	Moss	Close ΔE 3.9	2301 2265
60802	Chartreuse	→	2241	Green	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2151 2101
61265	Fools Gold	→	2131	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 8.1	2130 2111
63268	Sprout	→	2214	M. D. Green	Close ΔE 4.8	2104 2102
63282	Mermaid	→	2218	Brite Jade	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2104 2217
63415	Jungle	→	2103	Irish Green	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2108 2242
63425	Emerald	→	2105	Green Bay	Close ΔE 3.6	2109 2103
65473	Persian	→	2216	Mallard Blue	Close ΔE 3.5	2219 2097
65513	Cool Mint	→	2136	Blue Blush	Close ΔE 3.1	2137 2187
65555	Basil	→	2301	Jadeite	Approximate ΔE 7.8	2112 2262
65615	Olive	→	2252	Field Green	Poor match ΔE 11.4	2105 2109
65625	Fern	→	2112	Stormy Sea	Approximate ΔE 8.3	2301 2249
65743	Mossy	→	2253	Green	Close ΔE 4.3	2113 2254
65825	Light Olive	→	2111	Palmetto	Approximate ΔE 8.1	2250 2131
67472	Sea Green	→	2239	Blue Turquoise	Very close ΔE 2.2	2214 2096
67476	Midnight Storm	→	2220	Blue Spruce	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2219 2216
67482	Shamrock	→	2243	Peacock Green	Poor match ΔE 10.6	2247 2242
67489	Kiwi	→	2241	Green	Approximate ΔE 8.6	2015 2240
70178	Papaya	→	2153	Fluo Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2152 2179
70182	Cotton Candy	→	2178	Orchid Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2164 2177
70187	Ruby	→	2180	Terra Cotta	Close ΔE 3.1	2045 2132
70189	Pink	→	2009	Begonia Pink	Close ΔE 4.9	2038 2034
70193	Rasberry	→	2184	Wildfire	Close ΔE 3.5	2168 2042
70200	Fil-tec	→	2184	Wildfire	Very close ΔE 1.9	2045 2168
70202	Light Burgundy	→	2055	Burgundy	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2054 2056
70205	Rhododendron	→	2039	Azalea	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2010 2183
70206	Apple	→	2168	Strawberry	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2043 2184
70207	Cranberry	→	2042	Dark Pink	Close ΔE 3.4	2168 2054
70208	Hokies	→	2056	Perfect Ruby	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2057 2055
70209	Maroon	→	2057	Maroon	Very close ΔE 2.3	2058 2056
70214	Blossom	→	2042	Dark Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2168 2043
70217	Pink Lemonade	→	2033	Memphis Belle	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2008 2164
70485	Jamaica Sun	→	2182	Orange / Red	Near identical ΔE 0.1	2181 2176
70703	Monarch	→	2184	Wildfire	Close ΔE 4.5	2045 2180
70705	Pink Rose	→	2172	Crystal Pink	Close ΔE 3.1	2170 2171
70812	Hot Pink	→	2183	Bashful Pink	Close ΔE 3.3	2039 2010
75005	Mauve	→	2037	Medium Pink	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2013 2129
77421	Merlot	→	2058	Red Licorice	Close ΔE 3.9	2057 2186
77424	Passion	→	2039	Azalea	Close ΔE 3.4	2041 2010
77427	Garnet	→	2055	Burgundy	Close ΔE 2.4	2054 2180
77432	Purple Rose	→	2211	Medium Purple	Close ΔE 3.4	2040 2039
80101	Lemon	→	2155	Lemon	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2017 2018
80108	Bright Yellow	→	2019	Moonbeam	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2020 2005
80116	Mango	→	2020	Canary	Close ΔE 2.3	2021 2019
80120	Cornflower	→	2016	Pale Yellow	Close ΔE 4.8	2026 2017
80125	Honey Gold	→	2162	Shimmering Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2025 2030
80130	Marigold	→	2022	Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2023 2156
80131	Desert Sunset	→	2025	Old Gold	Very close ΔE 1.5	2162 2022
80132	Penny	→	2162	Shimmering Gold	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2030 2025
80134	Buttercup	→	2126	Impala	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2026 2158
80137	Bright Gold	→	2157	Mango	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2156 2050
80607	Lemon Ice	→	2154	Tender Yellow	Close ΔE 3.2	2158 2255
80809	Citron Yellow	→	2155	Lemon	Close ΔE 4.5	2017 2018
87499	Yellow Whisper	→	2133	Burgundy	Close ΔE 3.2	2291 2135
90186	Candy Apple Red	→	2044	Foxy Red	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2181 2132
90256	Peacock	→	2076	Rose Pink	Close ΔE 4.7	2077 2033
90278	Tar Heel	→	2189	Baby Blue	Close ΔE 3.4	2063 2062
90285	Pacific	→	2066	Dolphin Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2232 2191
90360	Neon Green	→	2241	Green	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2240 2015
90366	Key Lime	→	2245	Dark Olive Green	Close ΔE 4.0	2101 2236
90811	Neon Orange	→	2007	Persimmon	Close ΔE 3.2	2152 2047
91355	Cantaloupe	→	2126	Impala	Very close ΔE 1.9	2159 2286
91505	Blaze	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Close ΔE 3.2	2175 2048
91787	Lip Stick	→	2153	Fluo Pink	Close ΔE 3.7	2183 2043
92985	Dark Aqua	→	2229	Medium Blue / Green	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2091 2092
92995	Marine	→	2231	Mid Windsor	Very close ΔE 1.5	2198 2230
30532	Eclipse	→	2150	Dark Grey	Approximate ΔE 8.5	2306 2285
27501	Sand Dune	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2118 2123
24705	Cocoa	→	2283	Dark Brown	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2291 2135
60376	Kryptonite	→	2015	Green Dust	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2241 2151
24535	Shell	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Close ΔE 3.9	2118 2158
70490	Cabernet	→	2133	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 9.0	2135 2212
30287	Bombay	→	2069	Fire Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2070 2195
81225	West Point	→	2021	Buttercup	Close ΔE 2.8	2159 2023
70199	Desire	→	2044	Foxy Red	Close ΔE 3.5	2045 2184
20470	Hazel	→	2289	Orange / Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2290 2283
60349	Viridian	→	2242	Kelly	Approximate ΔE 6.2	2105 2103
71797	Imperial Red	→	2044	Foxy Red	Very close ΔE 2.2	2181 2132
80123	Canary	→	2021	Buttercup	Near identical ΔE 0.9	2159 2022
70186	Sultry	→	2044	Foxy Red	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2181 2132
30632	Robin Egg	→	2093	Dark Blue / Green	Close ΔE 2.7	2233 2231
70179	Tomato	→	2176	Honeysuckle	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2053 2182
15295	Anchor	→	2143	Thistle	Close ΔE 3.7	2303 2144
30647	Cobalt	→	2071	Lake Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2199 2067
35405	Zaffre	→	2130	Dark Olive Green	Poor match ΔE 10.9	2131 2283
42587	Damson	→	2082	Laurie Lilac	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2208 2060
50173	Firestorm	→	2052	Orange	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2182 2176
51655	Oriole	→	2051	Orange	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2052 2152
60574	Soldier Green	→	2253	Green	Approximate ΔE 6.2	2111 2250
65483	Tidewater	→	2096	Light Clear Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2217 2267
70177	Tango	→	2036	Azalea	Close ΔE 4.0	2013 2179
70195	Chianti	→	2057	Maroon	Close ΔE 3.8	2056 2058
70504	Bordeaux	→	2212	Intense Maroon	Approximate ΔE 8.7	2058 2057
71795	Valentine	→	2044	Foxy Red	Close ΔE 3.2	2181 2182
80114	Daisy	→	2019	Moonbeam	Close ΔE 3.1	2005 2020
80143	Medallion	→	2023	Yellow Poppy	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2022 2156
32767	Deep Sea	→	2201	Blue Ribbon	Close ΔE 3.3	2072 2073
60627	Evergreen	→	2254	Dark Army Green	Close ΔE 4.6	2222 2114
70211	Flamingo	→	2166	Floral Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2011 2012
57579	Marmalade	→	2052	Orange	Close ΔE 3.9	2051 2176
20467	Caramel	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Close ΔE 4.5	2118 2158
60355	Forest	→	2243	Peacock Green	Poor match ΔE 11.1	2247 2242
20468	Biscotti	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Very close ΔE 1.6	2118 2117
27518	Coffee Bean	→	2283	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.5	2135 2291

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 Fil-Tec Glide

Fil-Tec Glide is a 40 wt trilobal polyester thread favored by longarm quilters and embroiderers for its smooth run and matte-to-satin finish.

About Marathon Polyester

Marathon Polyester is a 40 wt trilobal polyester machine embroidery thread popular with home and small-shop embroiderers for its price and wide shade range.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Glide to Marathon Polyester conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Marathon Polyester color for all 212 Fil-Tec Glide colors, worked out with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Glide colors have a close match in Marathon Polyester?

65 of the 212 colors (31%) rate Very close or better, and 68% rate Close or better. The other 67 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Marathon Polyester back to Glide?

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