Janome Polyester to Marathon Polyester thread conversion chart
The closest Marathon Polyester equivalent for every Janome Polyester color — 78 colors, each with a match rating and two alternatives. Click any number for full details and Pantone approximations.
- Near identical 0
- Very close 10
- Close 37
- Approximate 29
- Poor match 2
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| Janome Polyester | Marathon Polyester | Match | Alternatives | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | White | → | 2271 | Cloud Dancer | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2116 2115 | ||
| 002 | Black | → | 2150 | Dark Grey | Poor match ΔE 11.2 | 2306 2285 | ||
| 003 | Gold | → | 2159 | Penny | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2026 2021 | ||
| 201 | Pink | → | 2166 | Floral Pink | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2039 2011 | ||
| 225 | Red | → | 2053 | Paprika | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2176 2152 | ||
| 203 | Orange | → | 2049 | Golden Poppy | Approximate ΔE 6.1 | 2051 2048 | ||
| 204 | Yellow | → | 2155 | Lemon | Close ΔE 4.9 | 2018 2005 | ||
| 205 | Dark Brown | → | 2135 | Dark Brown | Approximate ΔE 9.0 | 2133 2291 | ||
| 226 | Green | → | 2242 | Kelly | Close ΔE 3.4 | 2110 2103 | ||
| 207 | Blue | → | 2196 | Blue Suede | Very close ΔE 1.3 | 2070 2195 | ||
| 208 | Purple | → | 2211 | Medium Purple | Approximate ΔE 8.4 | 2040 2081 | ||
| 209 | Pale Violet | → | 2205 | Sweet Lavender | Close ΔE 4.3 | 2079 2202 | ||
| 210 | Pale Yellow | → | 2154 | Tender Yellow | Very close ΔE 1.9 | 2158 2016 | ||
| 211 | Pale Pink | → | 2009 | Begonia Pink | Close ΔE 2.4 | 2011 2012 | ||
| 212 | Peach | → | 2160 | Apricot Wash | Close ΔE 2.7 | 2288 2024 | ||
| 213 | Beige | → | 2120 | Pale Peach | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2121 2123 | ||
| 214 | Brown | → | 2283 | Dark Brown | Approximate ΔE 8.9 | 2289 2127 | ||
| 215 | Wine Red | → | 2054 | Atom Red | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2055 2056 | ||
| 216 | Pale Sky | → | 2189 | Baby Blue | Close ΔE 3.2 | 2063 2061 | ||
| 217 | Sky | → | 2092 | Periwinkle | Approximate ΔE 5.4 | 2239 2091 | ||
| 218 | Yellow Green | → | 2015 | Green Dust | Very close ΔE 2.2 | 2241 2151 | ||
| 219 | Olive Green | → | 2252 | Field Green | Approximate ΔE 7.3 | 2251 2114 | ||
| 220 | Silver Gray | → | 2137 | Blue Blush | Close ΔE 4.2 | 2271 2298 | ||
| 221 | Gray | → | 2266 | Tourmaline | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2301 2140 | ||
| 227 | Pale Aqua | → | 2237 | Pale Aqua | Very close ΔE 1.2 | 2238 2235 | ||
| 228 | Baby Blue | → | 2226 | Bleached Aqua | Very close ΔE 2.3 | 2090 2089 | ||
| 229 | Powder Blue | → | 2090 | Blue Frost | Approximate ΔE 6.7 | 2227 2091 | ||
| 230 | Bright Blue | → | 2065 | Caribbean Blue | Very close ΔE 1.1 | 2062 2230 | ||
| 231 | Slate Blue | → | 2071 | Lake Blue | Very close ΔE 2.3 | 2067 2199 | ||
| 232 | Navy Blue | → | 2209 | Light Navy | Close ΔE 3.5 | 2073 2210 | ||
| 233 | Salmon Pink | → | 2178 | Orchid Pink | Close ΔE 2.4 | 2035 2164 | ||
| 234 | Coral | → | 2152 | Neon Orange | Close ΔE 3.2 | 2007 2053 | ||
| 235 | Burnt Orange | → | 2152 | Neon Orange | Close ΔE 4.0 | 2053 2007 | ||
| 236 | Cinnamon | → | 2046 | Blossom | Approximate ΔE 5.4 | 2161 2288 | ||
| 237 | Umber | → | 2032 | Roebuck | Approximate ΔE 5.3 | 2127 2128 | ||
| 238 | Blond | → | 2158 | Tusk | Approximate ΔE 5.0 | 2126 2026 | ||
| 239 | Sunflower | → | 2021 | Buttercup | Very close ΔE 1.8 | 2020 2159 | ||
| 240 | Orchid Pink | → | 2033 | Memphis Belle | Approximate ΔE 5.5 | 2008 2034 | ||
| 241 | Peony Purple | → | 2040 | Dark Pink | Close ΔE 4.8 | 2169 2059 | ||
| Janome Polyester | Marathon Polyester | Match | Alternatives | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | Burgundy | → | 2054 | Atom Red | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2056 2169 | ||
| 243 | Royal Purple | → | 2083 | Purple Accent | Close ΔE 4.5 | 2084 2086 | ||
| 244 | Cardinal Red | → | 2153 | Fluo Pink | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2053 2176 | ||
| 245 | Opal Green | → | 2260 | Misty Jade | Close ΔE 4.4 | 2234 2099 | ||
| 246 | Moss Green | → | 2247 | Meadow | Approximate ΔE 7.4 | 2110 2250 | ||
| 247 | Meadow Green | → | 2247 | Meadow | Very close ΔE 2.1 | 2246 2015 | ||
| 248 | Dark Green | → | 2251 | Evergreen | Approximate ΔE 9.5 | 2253 2114 | ||
| 249 | Aquamarine | → | 2102 | Spearmint | Approximate ΔE 6.4 | 2237 2238 | ||
| 250 | Emerald Green | → | 2102 | Spearmint | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2262 2243 | ||
| 251 | Peacock Green | → | 2104 | Peppermint | Close ΔE 3.1 | 2218 2243 | ||
| 252 | Dark Gray | → | 2213 | Purple Sage | Poor match ΔE 10.9 | 2074 2284 | ||
| 253 | Ivory White | → | 2154 | Tender Yellow | Approximate ΔE 7.5 | 2255 2234 | ||
| 202 | Vermilion | → | 2053 | Paprika | Close ΔE 2.4 | 2152 2176 | ||
| 206 | Bright Green | → | 2241 | Green | Approximate ΔE 9.6 | 2240 2102 | ||
| 222 | Ocean Blue | → | 2067 | Solar Blue | Close ΔE 2.9 | 2199 2071 | ||
| 223 | Beige Gray | → | 2142 | Hushed Violet | Close ΔE 3.4 | 2274 2281 | ||
| 224 | Bamboo | → | 2126 | Impala | Approximate ΔE 5.8 | 2123 2275 | ||
| 254 | Hazel | → | 2051 | Orange | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2052 2049 | ||
| 255 | Toast | → | 2288 | Bamboo | Approximate ΔE 5.8 | 2048 2024 | ||
| 256 | Salmon | → | 2035 | Emily Pink | Approximate ΔE 5.2 | 2013 2038 | ||
| 257 | Cocoa Brown | → | 2127 | Fawn | Approximate ΔE 8.3 | 2289 2030 | ||
| 258 | Sienna | → | 2052 | Orange | Approximate ΔE 8.8 | 2289 2181 | ||
| 259 | Sepia | → | 2133 | Burgundy | Approximate ΔE 7.2 | 2135 2055 | ||
| 260 | Dark Sepia | → | 2133 | Burgundy | Approximate ΔE 8.5 | 2135 2055 | ||
| 261 | Violet Blue | → | 2208 | Violet | Approximate ΔE 8.6 | 2084 2068 | ||
| 262 | Blue Ink | → | 2068 | Blue | Close ΔE 3.2 | 2069 2196 | ||
| 263 | Solar Blue | → | 2067 | Solar Blue | Close ΔE 3.4 | 2071 2199 | ||
| 264 | Green Dust | → | 2245 | Dark Olive Green | Close ΔE 2.9 | 2101 2236 | ||
| 265 | Crimson | → | 2167 | Ruby Glint | Close ΔE 4.2 | 2041 2010 | ||
| 266 | Floral Pink | → | 2166 | Floral Pink | Approximate ΔE 5.6 | 2011 2012 | ||
| 267 | Wine | → | 2057 | Maroon | Approximate ΔE 5.4 | 2185 2056 | ||
| 268 | Olive Drab | → | 2249 | Seneca Rock | Approximate ΔE 6.6 | 2275 2248 | ||
| 269 | Meadow | → | 2110 | Green | Approximate ΔE 7.5 | 2247 2242 | ||
| 270 | Mustard | → | 2016 | Pale Yellow | Very close ΔE 2.1 | 2154 2017 | ||
| 271 | Yellow Ocher | → | 2025 | Old Gold | Close ΔE 2.8 | 2162 2022 | ||
| 272 | Old Gold | → | 2025 | Old Gold | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2162 2022 | ||
| 273 | Honey Dew | → | 2157 | Mango | Close ΔE 2.6 | 2050 2156 | ||
| 274 | Tangerine | → | 2024 | Buff Orange | Approximate ΔE 6.2 | 2023 2156 | ||
| 275 | Canary Yellow | → | 2018 | Daffodil | Close ΔE 2.5 | 2155 2005 | ||
Match quality is the CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE00) computed from screen RGB values. Sheen (rayon vs polyester), thread weight and dye lot also affect how a substitute looks — confirm with a physical 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 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 Janome Polyester to Marathon Polyester conversion chart?
Yes — this page lists the closest Marathon Polyester color for all 78 Janome Polyester colors, computed with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.
How many Janome Polyester colors have a close match in Marathon Polyester?
10 of 78 colors (13%) rate Very close or better, and 60% rate Close or better. The remaining colors have only approximate substitutes.
Can I convert Marathon Polyester back to Janome Polyester?
Yes, use the reverse chart: Marathon Polyester to Janome Polyester. Because each brand's palette is different, the reverse match is not always the same color.