Glide to Marathon Rayon thread conversion chart

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

28%very close or better

63%close or better

212Fil-Tec Glide colors

317Marathon Rayon colors

Near identical 47
Very close 12
Close 75
Approximate 70
Poor match 8

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212 colors

					Match	Alternatives
10000	White	→	1181	Lily White	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1179 1001
10401	German Granite	→	1338	Oxford Tan	Close ΔE 3.8	1316 1134
10424	Medium Grey	→	1321	Metal	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1320 1177
10431	Titanium	→	1321	Metal	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1216 1173
10536	Silver	→	1214	Dapple Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1164 1174
10643	Mercury	→	1055	Illusion Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	1164 1210
10877	Sterling	→	1320	Platinum	Close ΔE 3.6	1319 1322
10CG3	Cool Grey 3	→	1055	Illusion Blue	Close ΔE 3.4	1311 1210
10CG7	Cool Grey 7	→	1319	Banner Gray	Close ΔE 3.0	1320 1214
10WG1	Linen	→	1348	Snow White	Close ΔE 2.4	1181 1179
10WG4	Warm Grey 4	→	1133	Ashes Of Roses	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1134 1130
10WG6	Warm Grey 6	→	1135	Opal Gray	Very close ΔE 1.6	1303 1215
11001	Black	→	1180	Black	Poor match ΔE 15.0	1310 1070
15497	Nickel	→	1282	Jadeite	Very close ΔE 1.6	1170 1330
1WG11	Warm Grey 11	→	1173	Vertiver Green	Poor match ΔE 10.4	1321 1178
20140	Leather	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Poor match ΔE 11.8	1295 1224
20160	Mahogany	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 6.9	1307 1224
20464	Medium Brown	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 9.0	1161 1307
20466	Sand	→	1132	Sea Mist	Close ΔE 3.8	1300 1339
20469	Chocolate	→	1161	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1307 1160
20474	Apricot Blush	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 2.4	1326 1039
20476	Dark Brown	→	1161	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1308 1307
20478	Rust Brown	→	1161	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1307 1160
20727	Mocha	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 2.7	1302 1014
20730	Light Copper	→	1142	Fawn	Approximate ΔE 7.0	1224 1141
20872	Vegas Gold	→	1173	Vertiver Green	Approximate ΔE 8.5	1144 1142
21245	Dijon	→	1187	Black Eyed Susie	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1015 1224
21615	Sienna	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1307 1161
21685	Sepia	→	1161	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 9.2	1307 1144
24515	Cleopatra	→	1016	Pale Green / Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1301 1338
24525	Khaki	→	1132	Sea Mist	Close ΔE 4.9	1339 1301
24625	Brunette	→	1308	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 7.0	1161 1160
24635	Bark	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1307 1161
24655	Light Tan	→	1140	Tawny Birch	Close ΔE 4.2	1141 1142
24675	Cork	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 4.0	1127 1185
27407	Military Gold	→	1187	Black Eyed Susie	Approximate ΔE 7.9	1141 1012
27500	Wheat	→	1327	Oceanic Green	Near identical ΔE 0.5	1274 1341
27504	Coffee	→	1142	Fawn	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1140 1162
27508	Butterscotch	→	1302	Gold	Close ΔE 4.8	1131 1233
27521	Chestnut	→	1186	Light Taupe	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1304 1140
27523	Auburn	→	1036	Heather Rose	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1151 1159
30281	Blue Berry	→	1068	Blue	Close ΔE 4.3	1204 1069
30283	Azure	→	1062	Sky Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1057 1094
30284	Hawaiian Blue	→	1058	Caribbean Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1198 1061
30286	Empire	→	1201	Jamie Blue	Close ΔE 4.9	1254 1086
30288	Bright Blue	→	1068	Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1254 1204
30290	Baby Blue	→	1060	Cadet Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1057 1094
30296	Midnight Navy	→	1070	Blue Ribbon	Very close ΔE 1.5	1204 1068
30308	Cerulean	→	1108	Dark Blue	Very close ΔE 1.8	1098 1325
30317	Magic Mint	→	1110	Blue Glass	Close ΔE 2.7	1091 1092
30534	Denim	→	1324	Light Midnight	Close ΔE 4.9	1256 1325
30644	Graphite	→	1198	Placid Blue	Close ΔE 4.9	1061 1171
30646	Sky	→	1176	Slate Blue	Close ΔE 4.5	1199 1063
30655	Captian Navy	→	1203	Blue Ink	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1068 1069
30661	Royal	→	1254	Blue	Close ΔE 4.0	1201 1066
32757	Federal	→	1125	Harvest Green	Poor match ΔE 10.4	1285 1121
32965	Navy	→	1204	Blue	Close ΔE 2.3	1070 1068
32975	Light Turquoise	→	1205	Bleached Aqua	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1091 1093
33015	Electric	→	1325	Lake Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1253 1097
37457	Cloud	→	1205	Bleached Aqua	Close ΔE 4.0	1094 1057
37468	Ocean	→	1271	Pretty Blue	Close ΔE 3.5	1108 1341
37474	Aquamarine	→	1107	M. D. Green	Close ΔE 4.5	1327 1341
40249	Iris	→	1331	Wine	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1154 1196
40255	Violet	→	1154	Medium Purple	Approximate ΔE 7.5	1089 1336
40437	Dusty Plum	→	1162	Cinder	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1323 1143
40522	Tabriz Orchard	→	1074	Palest Mauve	Close ΔE 4.7	1150 1075
40528	Mulberry	→	1077	Purple	Close ΔE 4.4	1081 1078
40666	Wisteria	→	1147	Regal Orchid	Close ΔE 4.1	1078 1146
42562	Periwinkle	→	1076	Mid Lilac	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1075 1074
42577	Lavender	→	1081	Amethyst	Close ΔE 4.8	1077 1078
42583	Viking	→	1082	Amethyst	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1081 1263
42607	Raven	→	1080	Royal Purple	Very close ΔE 2.0	1084 1089
42635	Amethyst	→	1261	Tulip	Very close ΔE 1.6	1074 1075
42655	Lilac	→	1081	Amethyst	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1082 1077
42715	Eggplant	→	1081	Amethyst	Close ΔE 4.7	1260 1262
42736	Fandango	→	1086	Violet Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1254 1201
45115	Wine	→	1241	Dark Maroon	Close ΔE 4.5	1242 1196
47440	Teaberry	→	1152	Dusty Lavender	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1077 1078
50138	Bronze	→	1015	Almond	Close ΔE 4.7	1190 1224
50144	Halloween	→	1190	Honeydew	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1015 1333
50158	Mars	→	1043	Golden Poppy	Near identical ΔE 0.2	1044 1333
50170	Salmon	→	1191	Cadmium Orange	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1051 1041
50172	Autumn	→	1046	Sunkist	Near identical ΔE 0.2	1045 1194
50174	Rust	→	1157	Dark Rust	Poor match ΔE 10.5	1307 1161
50473	Peach	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 2.6	1013 1039
50712	Strawberry Blonde	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 3.4	1326 1039
51365	Pumpkin Seed	→	1189	Scholastic	Close ΔE 4.1	1012 1233
51585	Lava	→	1045	Dark Tex Orange	Very close ΔE 2.0	1043 1044
51625	Coral	→	1137	Dusty Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1040 1041
51675	Burnt Orange	→	1157	Dark Rust	Approximate ΔE 9.0	1144 1049
60323	Teal	→	1209	Imperial Aqua	Close ΔE 2.9	1289 1107
60335	Irish Spring	→	1208	Greenstone	Close ΔE 3.6	1106 1343
60343	Christmas Pine	→	1346	Dark Green	Near identical ΔE 0.8	1290 1344
60345	Mint	→	1111	Pale Aqua	Near identical ΔE 0.5	1272 1112
60350	Totem Green	→	1344	Dark Green	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1298 1346
60357	Jade	→	1344	Dark Green	Close ΔE 4.8	1346 1343
60362	Turf	→	1126	Kelly	Close ΔE 4.7	1115 1125
60371	Aloe	→	1172	Sage	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1294 1297
60389	Limerick	→	1122	Dark Green	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1005 1007
60398	Split Pea	→	1221	Tamarack	Close ΔE 4.3	1018 1016
60418	Army	→	1178	Dark Grey	Approximate ΔE 8.8	1296 1173
60556	Sea Mist	→	1170	Moss	Approximate ΔE 9.1	1207 1118
60557	Thyme	→	1168	Sea Foam	Very close ΔE 1.8	1170 1169
60566	Pale Mist	→	1092	Blue Glass	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1110 1109
60576	Willow	→	1284	Meadow	Close ΔE 4.4	1126 1172
60580	Celery	→	1339	Pale Gray Green	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1109 1119

					Match	Alternatives
60618	Prickly Pear	→	1016	Pale Green / Yellow	Near identical ΔE 0.7	1221 1018
60623	Pistachio	→	1168	Sea Foam	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1170 1169
60624	Mint Julep	→	1170	Moss	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1282 1330
60802	Chartreuse	→	1121	Spruce	Approximate ΔE 8.6	1120 1125
61265	Fools Gold	→	1224	Copper	Poor match ΔE 13.8	1144 1295
63268	Sprout	→	1105	M. D. Green	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1118 1207
63282	Mermaid	→	1279	Brite Jade	Near identical ΔE 0.8	1208 1118
63415	Jungle	→	1116	Dark Green	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1343 1208
63425	Emerald	→	1343	Green Bay	Close ΔE 3.6	1117 1346
65473	Persian	→	1107	M. D. Green	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1209 1289
65513	Cool Mint	→	1163	Sprout Green	Very close ΔE 1.9	1210 1265
65555	Basil	→	1330	Seagrass	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1282 1170
65615	Olive	→	1296	Water Lilly	Near identical ΔE 0.5	1345 1343
65625	Fern	→	1330	Seagrass	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1173 1296
65743	Mossy	→	1297	Hedge	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1294 1295
65825	Light Olive	→	1172	Sage	Poor match ΔE 11.3	1173 1295
67472	Sea Green	→	1105	M. D. Green	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1104 1275
67476	Midnight Storm	→	1071	Blue Spruce	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1289 1345
67482	Shamrock	→	1115	Vibrant Green	Near identical ΔE 0.7	1342 1126
67489	Kiwi	→	1123	Green / Yellow	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1125 1124
70178	Papaya	→	1051	Shell Pink	Approximate ΔE 8.1	1053 1047
70182	Cotton Candy	→	1031	Desert Bloom	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1032 1033
70187	Ruby	→	1243	Wildfire	Close ΔE 4.6	1054 1159
70189	Pink	→	1192	Dusty Rose	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1023 1234
70193	Rasberry	→	1026	Dark Pink	Close ΔE 4.8	1054 1243
70200	Fil-tec	→	1052	Rosewood	Close ΔE 4.5	1334 1328
70202	Light Burgundy	→	1159	Dark Orange / Red	Close ΔE 3.4	1158 1243
70205	Rhododendron	→	1024	Begonia	Close ΔE 4.7	1025 1329
70206	Apple	→	1328	Cerise	Close ΔE 3.3	1052 1026
70207	Cranberry	→	1026	Dark Pink	Close ΔE 2.5	1155 1054
70208	Hokies	→	1244	Maroon	Close ΔE 3.5	1155 1156
70209	Maroon	→	1156	Red Jubilee	Near identical ΔE 0.8	1244 1246
70214	Blossom	→	1026	Dark Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.2	1232 1025
70217	Pink Lemonade	→	1021	Memphis Belle	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1020 1022
70485	Jamaica Sun	→	1049	Tuxedo Red	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1157 1194
70703	Monarch	→	1243	Wildfire	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1052 1334
70705	Pink Rose	→	1030	Rosewater	Near identical ΔE 0.7	1037 1038
70812	Hot Pink	→	1025	Cherry Blossom	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1053 1328
75005	Mauve	→	1306	Ash Rose	Close ΔE 4.6	1229 1305
77421	Merlot	→	1246	Red Licorice	Close ΔE 3.9	1156 1196
77424	Passion	→	1329	Ruby Glint	Close ΔE 3.7	1024 1230
77427	Garnet	→	1243	Wildfire	Close ΔE 2.9	1054 1159
77432	Purple Rose	→	1088	Medium Purple	Close ΔE 3.4	1148 1149
80101	Lemon	→	1005	Daffodil	Close ΔE 3.7	1007 1008
80108	Bright Yellow	→	1008	Moonbeam	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1009 1007
80116	Mango	→	1009	Canary	Close ΔE 2.3	1188 1011
80120	Cornflower	→	1183	Wheat	Close ΔE 2.5	1017 1006
80125	Honey Gold	→	1187	Black Eyed Susie	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1224 1015
80130	Marigold	→	1219	Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1012 1189
80131	Desert Sunset	→	1187	Black Eyed Susie	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1015 1219
80132	Penny	→	1224	Copper	Approximate ΔE 7.5	1015 1187
80134	Buttercup	→	1183	Wheat	Close ΔE 2.9	1011 1017
80137	Bright Gold	→	1190	Honeydew	Close ΔE 2.7	1012 1189
80607	Lemon Ice	→	1010	Tusk	Close ΔE 4.1	1002 1299
80809	Citron Yellow	→	1005	Daffodil	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1007 1008
87499	Yellow Whisper	→	1161	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1159 1158
90186	Candy Apple Red	→	1050	Foxy Red	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1334 1049
90256	Peacock	→	1020	Pink Bazaar	Close ΔE 3.3	1073 1021
90278	Tar Heel	→	1197	Cristy Blue	Close ΔE 3.8	1062 1198
90285	Pacific	→	1064	Dolphin Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1097 1247
90360	Neon Green	→	1125	Harvest Green	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1285 1123
90366	Key Lime	→	1119	Dark Olive Green	Close ΔE 4.0	1121 1120
90811	Neon Orange	→	1191	Cadmium Orange	Approximate ΔE 7.8	1045 1046
91355	Cantaloupe	→	1131	Opaline	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1189 1183
91505	Blaze	→	1044	Pumpkin	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1333 1043
91787	Lip Stick	→	1053	Medium Red / Orange	Close ΔE 3.6	1047 1335
92985	Dark Aqua	→	1270	Medium Blue / Green	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1100 1101
92995	Marine	→	1095	Surf Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1059 1102
30532	Eclipse	→	1180	Black	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1324 1216
27501	Sand Dune	→	1132	Sea Mist	Very close ΔE 1.3	1300 1339
24705	Cocoa	→	1307	Dark Brown	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1144 1161
60376	Kryptonite	→	1123	Green / Yellow	Approximate ΔE 7.2	1122 1121
24535	Shell	→	1132	Sea Mist	Very close ΔE 1.8	1300 1339
70490	Cabernet	→	1160	Coffee Bean	Close ΔE 2.9	1308 1158
30287	Bombay	→	1254	Blue	Close ΔE 4.7	1201 1256
81225	West Point	→	1188	Buttercup	Close ΔE 2.8	1189 1011
70199	Desire	→	1052	Rosewood	Close ΔE 3.0	1050 1334
20470	Hazel	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1307 1157
60349	Viridian	→	1343	Green Bay	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1346 1116
71797	Imperial Red	→	1334	Spanish Red	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1050 1049
80123	Canary	→	1188	Buttercup	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1219 1189
70186	Sultry	→	1050	Foxy Red	Near identical ΔE 0.3	1334 1049
30632	Robin Egg	→	1278	Marine Aqua	Near identical ΔE 0.8	1103 1101
70179	Tomato	→	1194	Honeysuckle	Near identical ΔE 0.2	1047 1049
15295	Anchor	→	1214	Dapple Gray	Close ΔE 4.5	1174 1165
30647	Cobalt	→	1325	Lake Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1098 1256
35405	Zaffre	→	1173	Vertiver Green	Poor match ΔE 10.7	1178 1307
42587	Damson	→	1082	Amethyst	Close ΔE 4.2	1263 1081
50173	Firestorm	→	1194	Honeysuckle	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1157 1046
51655	Oriole	→	1046	Sunkist	Close ΔE 2.8	1045 1043
60574	Soldier Green	→	1297	Hedge	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1294 1295
65483	Tidewater	→	1287	Aqua	Approximate ΔE 7.2	1277 1250
70177	Tango	→	1051	Shell Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1332 1234
70195	Chianti	→	1156	Red Jubilee	Very close ΔE 1.9	1244 1246
70504	Bordeaux	→	1308	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1160 1242
71795	Valentine	→	1049	Tuxedo Red	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1334 1050
80114	Daisy	→	1008	Moonbeam	Close ΔE 3.1	1007 1011
80143	Medallion	→	1012	Yellow Poppy	Near identical ΔE 0.4	1219 1189
32767	Deep Sea	→	1068	Blue	Close ΔE 4.9	1204 1324
60627	Evergreen	→	1293	Dark Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.8	1298 1347
70211	Flamingo	→	1027	Floral Pink	Close ΔE 3.0	1239 1028
57579	Marmalade	→	1046	Sunkist	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1194 1045
20467	Caramel	→	1132	Sea Mist	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1300 1299
60355	Forest	→	1115	Vibrant Green	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1342 1126
20468	Biscotti	→	1299	Birch	Close ΔE 2.6	1300 1132
27518	Coffee Bean	→	1307	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1161 1160

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 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 Glide to Marathon Rayon conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Marathon Rayon 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 Rayon?

59 of the 212 colors (28%) rate Very close or better, and 63% rate Close or better. The other 78 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Marathon Rayon back to Glide?

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