Janome to Glide thread conversion chart

Every Janome Polyester color with its closest Fil-Tec Glide equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 78 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

18%very close or better

56%close or better

78Janome Polyester colors

212Fil-Tec Glide colors

Near identical 3
Very close 11
Close 30
Approximate 33
Poor match 1

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78 colors

					Match	Alternatives
001	White	→	10000	White	Close ΔE 3.0	10WG1 65513
002	Black	→	11001	Black	Near identical ΔE 0.0	30532 30296
003	Gold	→	81225	West Point	Approximate ΔE 5.9	80134 80120
201	Pink	→	70211	Flamingo	Approximate ΔE 5.1	70205 77424
225	Red	→	70179	Tomato	Approximate ΔE 5.3	50172 70485
203	Orange	→	51585	Lava	Very close ΔE 1.6	51655 50158
204	Yellow	→	80101	Lemon	Close ΔE 4.8	80809 60389
205	Dark Brown	→	24625	Brunette	Close ΔE 3.5	20469 70490
226	Green	→	60349	Viridian	Approximate ΔE 5.3	63425 63415
207	Blue	→	30288	Bright Blue	Close ΔE 2.3	30661 30287
208	Purple	→	42583	Viking	Approximate ΔE 6.9	77432 47440
209	Pale Violet	→	40666	Wisteria	Approximate ΔE 6.3	42635 40522
210	Pale Yellow	→	80607	Lemon Ice	Close ΔE 4.5	80120 60580
211	Pale Pink	→	70189	Pink	Close ΔE 4.7	70211 70217
212	Peach	→	50473	Peach	Approximate ΔE 6.2	20474 20727
213	Beige	→	24675	Cork	Close ΔE 3.0	20727 20474
214	Brown	→	20470	Hazel	Approximate ΔE 5.6	24635 24705
215	Wine Red	→	77427	Garnet	Close ΔE 3.5	70202 70208
216	Pale Sky	→	30644	Graphite	Close ΔE 2.8	90278 30283
217	Sky	→	67472	Sea Green	Approximate ΔE 5.6	92985 30632
218	Yellow Green	→	60376	Kryptonite	Close ΔE 2.4	90360 60802
219	Olive Green	→	60357	Jade	Close ΔE 2.5	60350 60343
220	Silver Gray	→	10000	White	Approximate ΔE 5.4	10WG1 10CG3
221	Gray	→	15497	Nickel	Approximate ΔE 5.4	10CG7 10877
227	Pale Aqua	→	60345	Mint	Close ΔE 4.6	60557 60623
228	Baby Blue	→	32975	Light Turquoise	Very close ΔE 2.1	37457 30317
229	Powder Blue	→	32975	Light Turquoise	Approximate ΔE 9.0	37457 30317
230	Bright Blue	→	30284	Hawaiian Blue	Very close ΔE 1.2	90278 30283
231	Slate Blue	→	30647	Cobalt	Close ΔE 2.3	33015 30308
232	Navy Blue	→	30655	Captian Navy	Close ΔE 3.8	30281 32767
233	Salmon Pink	→	70182	Cotton Candy	Very close ΔE 2.3	70189 70217
234	Coral	→	70178	Papaya	Approximate ΔE 5.1	90811 50170
235	Burnt Orange	→	51655	Oriole	Close ΔE 4.0	50172 90811
236	Cinnamon	→	51625	Coral	Close ΔE 4.5	24655 27521
237	Umber	→	27521	Chestnut	Close ΔE 4.3	24655 27504
238	Blond	→	80134	Buttercup	Close ΔE 3.1	80120 91355
239	Sunflower	→	80116	Mango	Very close ΔE 2.2	80123 81225
240	Orchid Pink	→	70217	Pink Lemonade	Approximate ΔE 5.8	42562 90256
241	Peony Purple	→	70214	Blossom	Poor match ΔE 10.8	70207 77432

					Match	Alternatives
242	Burgundy	→	70207	Cranberry	Close ΔE 4.9	70208 70193
243	Royal Purple	→	42607	Raven	Very close ΔE 1.7	40255 42736
244	Cardinal Red	→	70179	Tomato	Approximate ΔE 5.3	91787 71795
245	Opal Green	→	60345	Mint	Approximate ΔE 7.9	30317 60566
246	Moss Green	→	60576	Willow	Close ΔE 3.9	60371 60362
247	Meadow Green	→	60576	Willow	Approximate ΔE 5.0	60362 67489
248	Dark Green	→	60357	Jade	Approximate ΔE 8.0	60350 65743
249	Aquamarine	→	60345	Mint	Approximate ΔE 8.3	67472 63268
250	Emerald Green	→	63268	Sprout	Approximate ΔE 6.5	60556 67472
251	Peacock Green	→	63282	Mermaid	Close ΔE 4.6	60335 63415
252	Dark Gray	→	10431	Titanium	Approximate ΔE 7.2	1WG11 60418
253	Ivory White	→	80607	Lemon Ice	Approximate ΔE 5.8	60580 20468
202	Vermilion	→	50172	Autumn	Close ΔE 3.9	51655 57579
206	Bright Green	→	67482	Shamrock	Approximate ΔE 6.7	60355 90360
222	Ocean Blue	→	33015	Electric	Approximate ΔE 5.3	30647 30286
223	Beige Gray	→	10WG4	Warm Grey 4	Approximate ΔE 5.7	10401 24675
224	Bamboo	→	27508	Butterscotch	Very close ΔE 2.2	91355 20466
254	Hazel	→	51655	Oriole	Close ΔE 4.0	51585 50172
255	Toast	→	50158	Mars	Approximate ΔE 9.4	50144 24655
256	Salmon	→	70177	Tango	Approximate ΔE 6.6	51625 70189
257	Cocoa Brown	→	20730	Light Copper	Close ΔE 4.0	20470 24635
258	Sienna	→	20470	Hazel	Close ΔE 4.6	50173 51675
259	Sepia	→	87499	Yellow Whisper	Approximate ΔE 5.2	70490 70195
260	Dark Sepia	→	70490	Cabernet	Near identical ΔE 0.6	70504 77421
261	Violet Blue	→	42736	Fandango	Close ΔE 4.4	42587 30286
262	Blue Ink	→	30661	Royal	Very close ΔE 2.2	30286 30287
263	Solar Blue	→	33015	Electric	Very close ΔE 2.1	30647 90285
264	Green Dust	→	90366	Key Lime	Close ΔE 3.1	60580 60345
265	Crimson	→	77424	Passion	Approximate ΔE 6.6	70205 70211
266	Floral Pink	→	70211	Flamingo	Close ΔE 3.1	77424 70205
267	Wine	→	70208	Hokies	Approximate ΔE 5.7	40249 70209
268	Olive Drab	→	24515	Cleopatra	Approximate ΔE 8.9	27504 60618
269	Meadow	→	60362	Turf	Approximate ΔE 7.7	60576 60355
270	Mustard	→	80120	Cornflower	Approximate ΔE 5.8	80101 80607
271	Yellow Ocher	→	80131	Desert Sunset	Very close ΔE 2.0	21245 80125
272	Old Gold	→	80131	Desert Sunset	Close ΔE 2.9	21245 27407
273	Honey Dew	→	80137	Bright Gold	Very close ΔE 2.3	50144 50138
274	Tangerine	→	51365	Pumpkin Seed	Near identical ΔE 0.8	80143 91355
275	Canary Yellow	→	80101	Lemon	Close ΔE 2.8	80809 80108

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 Janome Polyester

Janome Polyester embroidery thread is the house brand for Janome embroidery machines; built-in Janome designs reference these numbers.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Janome to Glide conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Fil-Tec Glide color for all 78 Janome Polyester colors, worked out with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Janome colors have a close match in Glide?

14 of the 78 colors (18%) rate Very close or better, and 56% rate Close or better. The other 34 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Glide back to Janome?

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