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Hemingworth to Brother thread conversion chart

Every Hemingworth PolySelect color with its closest Brother Embroidery equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 294 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

3%very close or better
23%close or better
294Hemingworth PolySelect colors
61Brother Embroidery colors

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294 colors
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Hemingworth PolySelectBrother EmbroideryMatchAlternatives
1000Classic Black→900BlackNear identical ΔE 0.0 707 058
1001Pure White→001WhiteClose ΔE 3.0 399 307
1002Cardinal Red→800RedPoor match ΔE 15.2 339 337
1003Baby Pink→079Salmon PinkClose ΔE 4.3 124 085
1004Pink Kiss→810Light LilacApproximate ΔE 8.6 085 086
1005Whisper Pink→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 4.4 399 001
1006Gentle Blush→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 4.1 079 399
1007English Rose→079Salmon PinkClose ΔE 2.9 085 124
1008Sweet Pea→085PinkClose ΔE 3.2 810 079
1009Rosy Blush→085PinkApproximate ΔE 5.5 810 086
1010Passion Pink→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 10.1 086 333
1011Rose Sunset→079Salmon PinkClose ΔE 3.4 085 124
1012Bubblegum Pink→085PinkApproximate ΔE 7.3 086 810
1013Very Berry→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 11.6 869 333
1014Carnation→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.6 333 086
1015Georgia Peach→079Salmon PinkPoor match ΔE 14.3 209 124
1016Coral Reef→079Salmon PinkPoor match ΔE 15.6 030 807
1017Apricot Dream→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.9 086 333
1018Dark Salmon→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.6 800 086
1019Petal Peach→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 6.9 124 085
1020Tangerine→030VermilionPoor match ΔE 16.1 209 079
1021Whipped Papaya→307LinenApproximate ΔE 9.0 126 843
1022Frosted Peach→307LinenPoor match ΔE 11.3 348 209
1023Marigold→209TangerineNear identical ΔE 0.9 126 208
1024Citrus Burst→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 7.1 323 337
1025Orange Slice→337Reddish BrownPoor match ΔE 10.1 339 209
1026Dark Mango→030VermilionApproximate ΔE 8.5 339 337
1027Fiery Sunset→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 6.7 339 323
1028Hunter Orange→030VermilionClose ΔE 3.8 339 337
1029Fall Harvest→339Clay BrownApproximate ΔE 5.5 030 337
1030Candy Apple→800RedApproximate ΔE 7.5 107 333
1031Rummy Raisin→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 13.2 333 800
1032Pomegranate→107Dark FuchsiaApproximate ΔE 9.6 333 800
1033Azalea→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 10.9 620 107
1034Primrose→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 11.1 620 333
1035Mulled Wine→869Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 8.5 620 613
1036Fuchsia→869Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 6.1 620 613
1037Cornsilk→843BeigeClose ΔE 4.0 307 010
1038Macadamia→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 10.0 348 812
1039Yellow Plumeria→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 4.6 843 010
1040Maize→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 5.0 206 202
1041Cantaloupe→208OrangeNear identical ΔE 0.7 126 214
1042Soft Sunlight→843BeigeClose ΔE 4.6 010 812
1043Lemon Drop→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 3.7 202 027
1044Canary Yellow→202Lemon YellowClose ΔE 3.5 812 027
1045Daffodil→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 3.1 202 027
1046Sun→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 2.9 812 205
1047Dandelion→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 2.4 208 214
1048Buttercup→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 4.3 208 812
1049Dried Banana→206Harvest GoldApproximate ΔE 5.7 812 208
1050Ginger Root→208OrangeClose ΔE 4.3 214 126
1051Goldenrod→214Deep GoldNear identical ΔE 0.6 208 126
1052Old Gold→214Deep GoldApproximate ΔE 8.1 328 348
1053Butternut→208OrangeApproximate ΔE 5.2 206 126
1054Antique Lace→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 7.4 843 328
1055Malt→843BeigePoor match ΔE 13.2 348 005
1056Ecru→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 9.6 399 005
1057Sandy Shore→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 7.8 348 307
1058Light Avocado→330Russet BrownApproximate ΔE 6.9 328 323
1059Spring Leaf→328BrassApproximate ΔE 5.3 214 348
1060Almond Cream→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 4.6 843 010
1061Split Pea→328BrassClose ΔE 3.5 348 214
1062Honey Butter→307LinenPoor match ΔE 10.0 348 399
1063Pale Caramel→328BrassApproximate ΔE 5.6 214 348
1064Light Cinnamon→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 10.4 337 323
1065Carrot→339Clay BrownClose ΔE 2.5 337 030
1066Paprika→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 12.2 333 800
1067Dove Gray→399Warm GrayClose ΔE 3.8 005 124
1068Silver Lining→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 6.2 001 005
1069Storm Cloud→005SilverClose ΔE 3.5 399 817
1070Platinum→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 7.3 005 001
1071Iron Ore→804LavenderApproximate ΔE 5.0 005 399
1072Chrome→817GrayClose ΔE 3.3 005 399
1073Pewter Gray→817GrayApproximate ΔE 9.8 704 607
1074Sea Storm→817GrayClose ΔE 4.6 005 612
1075Misty Blue Grey→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 9.5 070 607
1076Nautical Blue→005SilverApproximate ΔE 10.0 017 399
1077Antique Silver→817GrayApproximate ΔE 6.8 704 005
1078Bronzed Steel→704PewterClose ΔE 3.7 707 817
1079Black Stallion→707Dark GrayApproximate ΔE 6.4 900 519
1080Deep Orchid→607Wistaria VioletPoor match ΔE 12.0 406 070
1081Pacific Waters→707Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 12.0 415 704
1082Deep Sea→704PewterPoor match ΔE 15.5 534 415
1083Dried Sage→817GrayPoor match ΔE 13.2 534 005
1084Blue Steel→420Electric BluePoor match ΔE 10.8 070 405
1085Shadow→704PewterApproximate ΔE 8.2 817 607
1086Dark Slate→707Dark GrayApproximate ΔE 6.4 704 415
1087Charcoal→707Dark GrayClose ΔE 4.9 900 007
1088Sea Foam→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 5.1 502 010
1089Leafy Green→513Lime GreenPoor match ΔE 11.6 509 515
1090Kentucky Grass→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 7.0 515 507
1091Green Apple1→513Lime GreenApproximate ΔE 7.6 502 509
1092Key Lime→513Lime GreenClose ΔE 2.7 509 502
1093Kelly Green→509Leaf GreenApproximate ΔE 9.6 515 513
1094Cucumber Melon→509Leaf GreenPoor match ΔE 15.5 534 542
1095Grassy Green→515Moss GreenApproximate ΔE 5.8 507 534
1096Pistachio Nut→502Mint GreenApproximate ΔE 7.0 010 202
1097Electric Green→513Lime GreenVery close ΔE 1.5 509 502
1098Cornsilk Green→206Harvest GoldApproximate ΔE 8.3 027 812
1099Lemony Lime→027Fresh GreenApproximate ΔE 7.0 202 502
1100Ocean Spray→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 10.4 017 005
1101Avocado→330Russet BrownApproximate ΔE 8.3 517 515
1102Seaweed→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 14.1 328 509
1103Ivy→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 8.1 808 519
1104Caribbean→507Emerald GreenClose ΔE 4.0 534 515
1105Dark Jade→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 7.8 534 515
1106Light Jade→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 12.6 515 509
1107Jade→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 9.5 515 509
1108Dark Kelly Green→515Moss GreenApproximate ΔE 6.9 507 534
1109Christmas Green→507Emerald GreenVery close ΔE 1.2 515 534
1110Evergreen→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 7.7 507 519
1111Mountain Meadow→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 6.1 519 507
1112Forest Green→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 9.9 519 507
1113Dragonfly→704PewterPoor match ΔE 14.6 415 707
1114Dark Sage→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 12.4 507 704
1115Silver Green→005SilverApproximate ΔE 5.8 817 399
1116Parsley→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 9.3 330 519
1117Coconut Shell→517Dark OlivePoor match ΔE 14.0 704 707
1118Marshmallow→399Warm GrayClose ΔE 5.0 001 307
1119Ice Blue→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 5.5 399 017
1120Thyme→817GrayApproximate ΔE 5.7 005 704
1121Oregano→704PewterApproximate ΔE 6.0 707 517
1122Sahara→330Russet BrownApproximate ΔE 7.2 323 517
1123Jungle Green→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 9.5 519 808
1124Soft Beige→348KhakiPoor match ΔE 15.0 328 817
1125Mocha→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 9.5 330 704
1126Dark Chocolate→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 10.6 900 707
1127Burnt Sienna→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 13.1 704 707
1128Deep Walnut→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 11.7 900 707
1129Cherrywood→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 13.6 333 704
1130Teddybear Brown→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 16.8 339 333
1131Warm Earth→704PewterPoor match ΔE 11.0 707 058
1132New Penny→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 6.1 337 339
1133Brown Sugar→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 7.0 337 339
1134Light Chestnut→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 14.0 704 707
1135Pharaoh Gold→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 11.3 517 323
1136Autumn Haystack→328BrassApproximate ΔE 7.7 323 348
1137Army Green→517Dark OlivePoor match ΔE 14.5 330 704
1138Butter Taffy→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 6.7 328 323
1139Conch Shell→209TangerinePoor match ΔE 10.7 348 126
1140Pecan Pie→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 16.7 517 323
1141Pumpkin Spice→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 6.1 323 339
1142Toasted Almond→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 13.2 323 337
1143Auburn→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 11.3 337 323
1144Indian Paintbrush→800RedPoor match ΔE 15.4 339 333
1145Caramel Cappuccino→323Light BrownPoor match ΔE 10.5 337 339
1146Old Lace→005SilverClose ΔE 3.5 817 399
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Hemingworth PolySelectBrother EmbroideryMatchAlternatives
1147Moonlight→804LavenderPoor match ΔE 10.5 001 399
1148Snowflake→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 6.6 399 005
1149Mercury→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 8.2 005 124
1150Soft Petal→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 3.6 399 079
1151Dusty Rose→333Amber RedApproximate ΔE 9.9 086 807
1152Light Mauve→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 6.9 124 085
1153Dark Mauve→612LilacPoor match ΔE 14.5 333 817
1154Wild Plum→620MagentaPoor match ΔE 16.9 869 613
1155Raspberry→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 14.9 107 333
1156Magenta→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 13.3 333 869
1157Mulberry→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 12.3 613 620
1158Cranberry→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 16.7 333 107
1159Loganberry→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 13.3 613 620
1160Merlot→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 16.1 869 333
1161Valentine Pink→085PinkClose ΔE 4.9 079 810
1162Old Penny→333Amber RedPoor match ΔE 19.4 058 339
1163Apple Cider→339Clay BrownApproximate ΔE 6.6 337 323
1164Rust→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 19.8 800 333
1165Winter Rose→085PinkApproximate ΔE 7.0 810 079
1166Salmon→085PinkPoor match ΔE 11.3 086 807
1167Pink Pearl→307LinenPoor match ΔE 11.5 399 124
1168Spun Silk→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 7.4 126 208
1169Peaches 'n Cream→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 4.8 079 399
1170Peach Pastel→307LinenPoor match ΔE 10.1 348 399
1171Champagne→348KhakiPoor match ΔE 11.2 323 209
1172Icicle Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 5.4 542 001
1173Frosty Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 6.7 542 001
1174Blue Lagoon→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 15.2 017 005
1175Wintergreen→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 15.7 542 005
1176Light Teal Blue→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 13.3 019 817
1177Mint Green→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 11.9 017 534
1178Crystal Lake→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 6.0 542 001
1179Navajo Turquoise→534Teal GreenVery close ΔE 1.9 507 515
1180Teal Blue→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 12.0 534 070
1181Blue Satin→704PewterPoor match ΔE 16.2 415 019
1182Peacock Green→534Teal GreenClose ΔE 4.5 507 515
1183Forest Glen→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 8.8 507 519
1184Deep Teal→707Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 13.7 704 415
1185Cornflower Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 6.4 001 005
1186Misty Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 7.4 005 001
1187Bluebird→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 7.7 070 607
1188Hyacinth→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 14.1 017 005
1189Winter Blue→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 10.6 804 005
1190Winter Sky→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 10.2 804 005
1191Sky Blue→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 14.1 804 005
1192Smoky Blue→415Peacock BlueApproximate ΔE 7.1 420 405
1193Light Slate Blue→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 13.5 817 005
1194Peacock Blue→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 13.8 420 415
1195Medium Aquamarine→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 5.8 070 420
1196Dark Aquamarine→420Electric BlueApproximate ΔE 5.1 405 070
1197Iceberg Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 8.2 542 005
1198China Blue→070Corn FlowerApproximate ΔE 7.5 019 420
1199Navy→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 10.6 406 415
1200Salem Blue→415Peacock BluePoor match ΔE 11.0 707 406
1201Dark Blueberry→415Peacock BlueClose ΔE 3.8 406 405
1202Azure→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 7.9 070 607
1203Royal Blue→406UltramarineClose ΔE 3.7 007 415
1204Brilliant Blue→406UltramarineClose ΔE 3.2 007 415
1205Deep Blue→007Prussian BlueClose ΔE 4.6 406 614
1206Purple Iris→607Wistaria VioletPoor match ΔE 10.9 070 612
1207Tulip→804LavenderApproximate ΔE 7.8 005 017
1208Electric Purple→007Prussian BlueClose ΔE 3.8 614 406
1209Grape→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 7.6 406 614
1210Indigo→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 12.2 613 614
1211Moon Shadow→607Wistaria VioletApproximate ΔE 7.0 070 612
1212Huckleberry→614PurpleApproximate ΔE 8.2 613 869
1213Heather→810Light LilacPoor match ΔE 12.1 612 804
1214Lavender→612LilacClose ΔE 2.6 620 607
1215Peony→869Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 6.2 613 620
1216Dark Fuschia→869Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 5.0 613 620
1217Pale Orchid→124Flesh PinkApproximate ΔE 9.5 804 079
1218Orchid→810Light LilacApproximate ΔE 5.1 085 804
1219Dusty Mauve→804LavenderApproximate ΔE 9.3 810 005
1220Grape Jelly→869Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 6.9 620 613
1221Freesia→804LavenderApproximate ΔE 5.6 810 085
1222Lilac→804LavenderClose ΔE 4.5 810 124
1223Royal Purple→614PurpleApproximate ΔE 7.2 007 613
1224Raspberry Red→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 20.8 800 339
1225Lemon Citrus→202Lemon YellowClose ΔE 4.9 027 812
1226Sunshine Yellow→206Harvest GoldApproximate ΔE 5.2 205 027
1227Sunflower→206Harvest GoldNear identical ΔE 0.8 205 812
1228Baby Peach→126PumpkinApproximate ΔE 7.5 208 348
1229Eggshell→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 5.9 001 843
1230Orange Cream→126PumpkinVery close ΔE 1.6 208 209
1231September Sunset→208OrangeVery close ΔE 1.9 214 126
1232Orange Meringue→209TangerineClose ΔE 4.2 126 208
1233Redwood→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 18.9 339 800
1234Rusty Red→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 10.9 333 800
1235Cream Soda→348KhakiPoor match ΔE 10.6 399 307
1236Weathered Wood→704PewterPoor match ΔE 10.4 817 707
1237Dark Alder→817GrayPoor match ΔE 12.2 704 333
1238Cinnamon→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 17.1 337 800
1239Silvery Grey→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 10.2 005 001
1240Granite→817GrayPoor match ΔE 12.3 005 019
1241Dark Slate Blue→415Peacock BlueClose ΔE 4.6 406 405
1242Deep Slate Blue→707Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 10.4 415 704
1243Antique Grey→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 8.7 502 005
1244Graphite→704PewterApproximate ΔE 5.9 817 707
1245Light Charcoal→704PewterClose ΔE 3.8 707 415
1246Olive Green→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 11.2 517 323
1247Kiwi Lime→027Fresh GreenApproximate ΔE 6.2 202 205
1248Meadow→509Leaf GreenApproximate ΔE 7.1 513 502
1249Holly Leaf→507Emerald GreenPoor match ΔE 11.0 808 534
1250Winter Pine→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 7.3 519 707
1251Dusty Green→515Moss GreenPoor match ΔE 10.9 509 513
1252Bush Ivy→515Moss GreenApproximate ΔE 6.9 517 507
1253Minty Teal→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 6.2 507 704
1254Dark Teal→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 9.8 534 808
1255Country Blue→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 7.1 070 817
1256Pale Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 7.2 005 001
1257Summer Sky→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 7.3 542 005
1258Dark Turquoise→707Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 11.0 415 704
1259Turquoise→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 8.6 070 817
1260Caribbean Blue→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 16.3 019 534
1261True Blue→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 5.2 406 415
1262Periwinkle→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 11.6 804 070
1263Berry Blue→406UltramarineClose ΔE 2.7 007 415
1264Dark Blue→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 8.8 406 415
1265Sailor Blue→406UltramarineApproximate ΔE 8.1 007 415
1266Soft Grape→614PurpleApproximate ΔE 5.4 613 007
1267Eggplant→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 7.1 406 614
1268Pure Purple→613VioletClose ΔE 4.8 614 869
1269Dark Purple→613VioletApproximate ΔE 7.1 614 869
1270Christmas Red→800RedApproximate ΔE 9.5 030 339
1271Lemon Ice→027Fresh GreenApproximate ΔE 6.2 205 202
1272Neon Green→027Fresh GreenApproximate ΔE 6.1 202 205
1273Brilliant Lime→502Mint GreenApproximate ΔE 8.8 509 513
1274Mango→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 4.5 208 214
1275Neon Yellow→205YellowApproximate ΔE 5.3 206 202
1276Tropical Orange→209TangerineClose ΔE 3.5 126 208
1277Neon Orange→209TangerineClose ΔE 4.9 126 348
1278Rebel Peach→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 8.2 800 030
1279Shy Flamingo→085PinkApproximate ΔE 5.7 810 079
1280Neon Pink→085PinkApproximate ΔE 7.6 079 086
1281Neon Peach→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.8 800 086
9010Light Gold→214Deep GoldClose ΔE 3.2 208 126
9011Dark Gold→214Deep GoldApproximate ΔE 6.3 328 348
9012Silver→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 7.3 001 124
9013Pewter→005SilverClose ΔE 4.5 399 817
9014Copper→337Reddish BrownPoor match ΔE 10.4 339 323
9015Emerald→515Moss GreenApproximate ΔE 7.0 507 534
9016Aquamarine→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 13.7 017 534
9017Blue Topaz→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 7.9 017 502
9018Sapphire→614PurplePoor match ΔE 11.1 613 007
9019Amethyst→620MagentaPoor match ΔE 11.0 612 613
9020Rose Quartz→810Light LilacClose ΔE 4.6 085 079
9021Ruby→800RedApproximate ΔE 8.0 807 107

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 Hemingworth PolySelect

Hemingworth PolySelect is a polyester embroidery thread sold on snap-spools with a color range designed to cross-reference easily to other brands.

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 Hemingworth to Brother conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Brother Embroidery color for all 294 Hemingworth PolySelect colors, worked out with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Hemingworth colors have a close match in Brother?

10 of the 294 colors (3%) rate Very close or better, and 23% rate Close or better. The other 225 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Brother back to Hemingworth?

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