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Marathon Polyester to Glide thread conversion chart

Every Marathon Polyester color with its closest Fil-Tec Glide equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 301 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

22%very close or better
62%close or better
301Marathon Polyester colors
212Fil-Tec Glide colors

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301 colors
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Marathon PolyesterFil-Tec GlideMatchAlternatives
2005Daffodil→80108Bright YellowClose ΔE 2.6 80114 80101
2007Persimmon→90811Neon OrangeClose ΔE 3.2 50170 70178
2010Cherry Blossom→77424PassionClose ΔE 4.1 70205 70812
2015Green Dust→60376KryptoniteNear identical ΔE 0.3 67489 90360
2016Pale Yellow→80120CornflowerClose ΔE 4.8 80101 80114
2017Light Yellow→80101LemonClose ΔE 2.7 80114 80809
2018Daffodil→80108Bright YellowClose ΔE 3.0 80101 80114
2019Moonbeam→80108Bright YellowNear identical ΔE 0.6 80114 80116
2020Canary→80108Bright YellowVery close ΔE 2.1 80116 80114
2021Buttercup→80123CanaryNear identical ΔE 0.9 81225 80116
2022Gold→80130MarigoldNear identical ΔE 0.6 80143 80123
2023Yellow Poppy→80143MedallionNear identical ΔE 0.4 80130 80123
2024Buff Orange→51365Pumpkin SeedApproximate ΔE 6.6 50473 27508
2025Old Gold→21245DijonNear identical ΔE 0.3 80131 80125
2026Pale Yellow→80120CornflowerApproximate ΔE 5.5 80134 80114
2027Pale Green / Yellow→60618Prickly PearNear identical ΔE 0.7 24515 60398
2028Sun Shadow→60398Split PeaApproximate ΔE 7.6 80125 80132
2029Almond→50138BronzeApproximate ΔE 6.1 50144 50158
2030Copper→80132PennyApproximate ΔE 7.5 20730 80125
2031Grape→24675CorkApproximate ΔE 5.2 20474 70705
2032Roebuck→24655Light TanClose ΔE 3.6 27521 10WG6
2033Memphis Belle→70217Pink LemonadeNear identical ΔE 0.3 90256 70182
2034Carnatio→70217Pink LemonadeClose ΔE 4.0 70189 70182
2035Emily Pink→70182Cotton CandyClose ΔE 4.6 70189 51625
2036Azalea→70177TangoClose ΔE 4.0 70189 50170
2037Medium Pink→75005MauveApproximate ΔE 7.6 70177 70189
2039Azalea→70205RhododendronNear identical ΔE 0.2 77424 70812
2040Dark Pink→77432Purple RoseApproximate ΔE 7.5 70214 77424
2041Ruby Glint→77424PassionClose ΔE 3.7 70205 77432
2042Dark Pink→70214BlossomNear identical ΔE 0.8 70207 70206
2043Cerise→70206AppleClose ΔE 3.3 70199 70200
2044Foxy Red→90186Candy Apple RedNear identical ΔE 0.3 70186 71797
2045Very Red→70200Fil-tecVery close ΔE 2.2 70187 70199
2046Blossom→51625CoralApproximate ΔE 5.7 50473 20474
2047Melon→50170SalmonClose ΔE 3.7 51625 90811
2048Golden Poppy→51585LavaApproximate ΔE 6.8 91505 50158
2049Golden Poppy→50158MarsNear identical ΔE 0.2 91505 51585
2050Dark Yellow→50144HalloweenNear identical ΔE 0.4 50138 80137
2051Orange→51655OrioleApproximate ΔE 5.1 57579 50172
2052Orange→57579MarmaladeClose ΔE 3.9 50172 50173
2053Paprika→70179TomatoApproximate ΔE 5.1 50172 57579
2054Atom Red→77427GarnetClose ΔE 3.5 70202 70187
2055Burgundy→70202Light BurgundyNear identical ΔE 0.3 77427 70208
2056Perfect Ruby→70208HokiesNear identical ΔE 0.6 70195 70209
2057Maroon→70209MaroonVery close ΔE 2.3 70208 70195
2058Red Licorice→70209MaroonClose ΔE 3.7 77421 70195
2059Medium Purple→40249IrisApproximate ΔE 5.9 40255 70208
2060Grape Wine→40249IrisClose ΔE 3.2 40255 42607
2062Ultra Blue→30284Hawaiian BlueClose ΔE 3.3 90278 30283
2063Cristy Blue→90278Tar HeelClose ΔE 3.8 30644 30283
2064Light Purple→10536SilverApproximate ΔE 7.5 30644 90278
2065Caribbean Blue→30284Hawaiian BlueNear identical ΔE 0.4 90278 30283
2066Dolphin Blue→90285PacificNear identical ΔE 0.0 30646 33015
2067Solar Blue→33015ElectricClose ΔE 4.3 30647 30287
2068Blue→30661RoyalClose ΔE 4.0 30287 30286
2069Fire Blue→30287BombayNear identical ΔE 0.0 30661 30288
2070Blue Suede→30288Bright BlueNear identical ΔE 0.0 30287 30661
2071Lake Blue→30647CobaltNear identical ΔE 0.4 33015 30534
2072Blue Ribbon→30281Blue BerryClose ΔE 2.9 32767 30288
2073Light Navy→30655Captian NavyNear identical ΔE 0.4 32767 30281
2075Deep Windsor→30308CeruleanApproximate ΔE 9.0 67476 30296
2076Rose Pink→90256PeacockClose ΔE 4.7 70217 42635
2078Light Pink→42562PeriwinkleVery close ΔE 2.1 42635 40522
2079Violet Tulip→42715EggplantApproximate ΔE 8.6 40666 42635
2080Mauve→42715EggplantClose ΔE 3.7 42655 42577
2081Iris→42577LavenderNear identical ΔE 0.6 40528 42655
2082Laurie Lilac→42587DamsonNear identical ΔE 0.2 42583 42655
2083Purple Accent→42607RavenApproximate ΔE 5.1 42736 40255
2084Dark Purple→42607RavenClose ΔE 3.9 42736 40255
2085Purple Accent→42607RavenApproximate ΔE 9.2 40255 45115
2086Purple Maze→42607RavenApproximate ΔE 7.1 42736 30281
2088Royal→30281Blue BerryApproximate ΔE 7.0 30288 30661
2090Blue Frost→32975Light TurquoiseApproximate ΔE 5.9 37457 30317
2091Basic Turquoise→92985Dark AquaApproximate ΔE 6.1 30283 37457
2092Periwinkle→92985Dark AquaApproximate ΔE 6.3 67472 30632
2093Dark Blue / Green→30632Robin EggClose ΔE 2.7 92995 27500
2095Dark Turquoise Blue→37468OceanClose ΔE 3.1 33015 30308
2097M. D. Green→37474AquamarineClose ΔE 4.5 60323 65473
2098Almost Aqua→60566Pale MistClose ΔE 4.8 65513 60623
2100Dark Green→60389LimerickClose ΔE 3.3 80809 80101
2101Spruce→90366Key LimeApproximate ΔE 5.0 60802 90360
2103Irish Green→63415JungleNear identical ΔE 0.3 60335 60349
2104Peppermint→63282MermaidClose ΔE 4.7 63268 60335
2105Green Bay→63425EmeraldClose ΔE 3.6 60335 60349
2106Imperial Aqua→60323TealClose ΔE 2.9 65473 60335
2108Jungle Green→60335Irish SpringNear identical ΔE 0.8 63415 63282
2109Green Forest→60323TealApproximate ΔE 5.3 60335 63425
2110Green→60371AloeApproximate ΔE 8.1 60576 60349
2111Palmetto→60371AloeClose ΔE 3.7 60574 65825
2113Khaki→65743MossyApproximate ΔE 7.6 60574 20140
2114Mitchell Green→60350Totem GreenApproximate ΔE 5.2 60627 60343
2115Palest Ivory→10WG1LinenClose ΔE 3.6 10CG3 10000
2120Pale Peach→24675CorkNear identical ΔE 0.4 20727 20474
2121Amber Beige→20727MochaClose ΔE 3.5 24675 50473
2123Gold→20727MochaNear identical ΔE 0.3 24675 20474
2126Impala→91355CantaloupeVery close ΔE 1.9 80134 50712
2127Fawn→24655Light TanApproximate ΔE 5.7 20730 27521
2130Dark Olive Green→20464Medium BrownApproximate ΔE 8.6 20476 20469
2131Light Cocoa→20140LeatherApproximate ΔE 5.5 20464 61265
2132Red Berry→70187RubyClose ΔE 3.5 90186 70186
2133Burgundy→87499Yellow WhisperClose ΔE 3.2 70202 20478
2135Dark Brown→20478Rust BrownApproximate ΔE 5.3 20476 20469
2137Blue Blush→65513Cool MintClose ΔE 3.6 10CG3 10643
2138Pearl Gray→10CG3Cool Grey 3Approximate ΔE 6.1 70705 10WG1
2139Traditional Gray→10WG4Warm Grey 4Approximate ΔE 6.4 10CG3 10WG6
2140Banner Gray→10CG7Cool Grey 7Close ΔE 3.0 10877 10WG6
2150Dark Grey→30532EclipseApproximate ΔE 8.5 11001 60627
2151Erin Green→60376KryptoniteApproximate ΔE 7.3 60802 60389
2152Neon Orange→90811Neon OrangeApproximate ΔE 6.1 50172 57579
2153Fluo Pink→91787Lip StickClose ΔE 3.7 70178 70179
2154Tender Yellow→80607Lemon IceClose ΔE 3.2 60580 24535
2155Lemon→80101LemonNear identical ΔE 0.5 80809 80114
2156Merit Gold→80143MedallionClose ΔE 2.9 80130 80123
2157Mango→80137Bright GoldNear identical ΔE 0.3 80143 51365
2158Tusk→80607Lemon IceClose ΔE 4.1 80120 24535
2159Penny→81225West PointClose ΔE 3.5 80143 80123
2160Apricot Wash→50473PeachApproximate ΔE 5.5 27508 50712
2162Shimmering Gold→80125Honey GoldNear identical ΔE 0.3 21245 80131
2163Light Pink→70705Pink RoseClose ΔE 4.7 90256 70182
2164Pink→70182Cotton CandyClose ΔE 2.9 70217 70189
2166Floral Pink→70211FlamingoApproximate ΔE 5.1 70189 70205
2167Ruby Glint→77424PassionClose ΔE 4.7 70205 77432
2168Strawberry→70206AppleNear identical ΔE 0.3 70193 70200
2169Ruby Glint→70207CranberryApproximate ΔE 7.0 70208 70214
2170Ivory→70705Pink RoseClose ΔE 3.6 90256 10WG1
2171Crystal Pink→70705Pink RoseClose ΔE 4.0 70182 90256
2172Crystal Pink→70705Pink RoseClose ΔE 3.1 70182 24675
2173Peach→50473PeachClose ΔE 3.1 20474 50712
2174Bisque→50473PeachApproximate ΔE 5.1 20474 24675
2175Marigold→50158MarsClose ΔE 2.8 91505 51585
2176Honeysuckle→70179TomatoNear identical ΔE 0.2 71795 50173
2177Crystal Pink→70182Cotton CandyClose ΔE 4.0 70217 70705
2178Orchid Pink→70182Cotton CandyNear identical ΔE 0.8 70217 70189
2179Dusty Rose→70177TangoApproximate ΔE 6.8 70178 91787
2180Terra Cotta→70187RubyClose ΔE 3.1 77427 70703
2181Dark Rust→71795ValentineClose ΔE 4.1 71797 90186
2182Orange / Red→70485Jamaica SunNear identical ΔE 0.1 50173 71795
2183Bashful Pink→70812Hot PinkClose ΔE 3.3 70205 91787
2184Wildfire→70200Fil-tecVery close ΔE 1.9 70193 70187
2185Dark Red→40249IrisApproximate ΔE 5.9 70208 70209
2186Medium Purple→45115WineClose ΔE 4.4 40249 77421
2187Pastel Blue→10643MercuryClose ΔE 3.6 30290 65513
2188Cadet Blue→30290Baby BlueVery close ΔE 1.4 37457 10643
2189Baby Blue→90278Tar HeelClose ΔE 3.4 30283 30644
2191Bright Blue→30646SkyApproximate ΔE 6.7 90285 30284
2192Soldier Blue→90285PacificPoor match ΔE 11.3 30534 30647
2195Blue Suede→30288Bright BlueNear identical ΔE 0.0 30287 30661
2196Blue Suede→30288Bright BlueClose ΔE 2.9 30281 30661
2197Oriental Blue→42715EggplantApproximate ΔE 9.0 30646 30284
2198Ozone→30284Hawaiian BlueApproximate ΔE 5.0 92995 92985
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Marathon PolyesterFil-Tec GlideMatchAlternatives
2199Imperial Blue→30647CobaltClose ΔE 3.6 30534 33015
2201Blue Ribbon→32767Deep SeaClose ΔE 3.3 32965 30281
2202Pastel Lilac→42635AmethystApproximate ΔE 5.1 40522 15295
2203Pale Purple→42635AmethystApproximate ΔE 8.8 40528 42577
2204Medium Pink→40528MulberryApproximate ΔE 7.1 42577 70211
2208Violet→42587DamsonApproximate ΔE 7.3 42736 42583
2209Light Navy→30655Captian NavyVery close ΔE 2.0 30281 32767
2210Dark Purple / Navy→30655Captian NavyApproximate ΔE 8.6 30281 42607
2211Medium Purple→77432Purple RoseClose ΔE 3.4 77424 70205
2212Intense Maroon→45115WineApproximate ΔE 5.9 70504 77421
2214M. D. Green→63268SproutClose ΔE 4.8 67472 60556
2215Oceanic Green→27500WheatNear identical ΔE 0.5 37474 63282
2216Mallard Blue→65473PersianClose ΔE 3.5 37474 60323
2217J. Turquoise→27500WheatClose ΔE 3.2 63282 37474
2218Brite Jade→63282MermaidNear identical ΔE 0.8 60335 27500
2219Garden Green→60323TealNear identical ΔE 1.0 65473 67476
2220Blue Spruce→67476Midnight StormApproximate ΔE 5.9 30308 65473
2221Deep Windsor→67476Midnight StormApproximate ΔE 9.2 30296 32965
2222Dark Blue→60627EvergreenApproximate ΔE 6.8 67476 30296
2223Light Blue→30317Magic MintNear identical ΔE 0.9 60566 32975
2224Soothing Sea→30317Magic MintClose ΔE 3.7 60566 32975
2225Blue Glass→60566Pale MistNear identical ΔE 0.9 30317 65513
2226Bleached Aqua→32975Light TurquoiseNear identical ΔE 0.4 37457 30317
2227Mint Julep→32975Light TurquoiseApproximate ΔE 7.6 30317 37457
2229Medium Blue / Green→92985Dark AquaNear identical ΔE 0.4 92995 30283
2231Mid Windsor→92995MarineVery close ΔE 1.5 30284 30632
2232Medium Blue→90285PacificClose ΔE 3.6 33015 30646
2233Dark Aqua Green→27500WheatApproximate ΔE 5.4 37474 37468
2237Pale Aqua→60345MintClose ΔE 4.8 60557 30317
2241Green→60376KryptoniteApproximate ΔE 5.8 90360 60802
2242Kelly→60349ViridianApproximate ΔE 6.2 63415 63425
2243Peacock Green→63268SproutApproximate ΔE 8.2 63282 67482
2244Green Forest→60323TealClose ΔE 3.6 60343 65473
2245Dark Olive Green→90366Key LimeClose ΔE 4.0 60580 80607
2246Meadow Green→60576WillowApproximate ΔE 7.8 67489 60376
2247Meadow→60576WillowClose ΔE 4.4 60362 67489
2250Pale Green→60371AloeNear identical ΔE 0.4 60574 65825
2251Evergreen→60350Totem GreenClose ΔE 3.8 60343 60357
2252Field Green→60343Christmas PineClose ΔE 3.7 60350 60357
2253Green→65743MossyClose ΔE 4.3 60574 60371
2254Dark Army Green→60627EvergreenClose ΔE 4.6 60350 65743
2255Cocoa Mulch→20468BiscottiVery close ΔE 1.6 24535 80607
2256Silver Fern→24515CleopatraClose ΔE 3.2 60618 24525
2262Moss→60556Sea MistVery close ΔE 2.0 60624 65555
2265Pale Blue→15497NickelApproximate ΔE 6.7 60557 60623
2275Rattan→24515CleopatraClose ΔE 4.3 20466 27407
2283Dark Brown→24705CocoaNear identical ΔE 0.6 20478 27518
2285Espresso→20476Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 8.7 24625 30532
2286New Gold→50473PeachVery close ΔE 1.9 20474 50712
2287Tawny→50473PeachClose ΔE 2.8 20474 50712
2288Bamboo→50473PeachApproximate ΔE 7.1 27508 20727
2289Orange / Brown→20160MahoganyNear identical ΔE 0.4 20470 24635
2290Orange / Brown→20160MahoganyClose ΔE 4.0 21615 24635
2291Brown→20478Rust BrownNear identical ΔE 0.7 87499 24705
2292Pale Grey→10WG6Warm Grey 6Close ΔE 3.5 10WG4 10CG7
2294Orchid Tint→70705Pink RoseApproximate ΔE 5.9 90256 70182
2298Vapor→10WG1LinenApproximate ΔE 5.6 10CG3 65513
2301Jadeite→15497NickelNear identical ΔE 0.9 60624 65555
2306Navy→30296Midnight NavyClose ΔE 3.8 32965 32767
2006Peach Fuzz→50473PeachVery close ΔE 1.7 20474 50712
2008Lilac Sachet→70217Pink LemonadeClose ΔE 2.4 70182 90256
2009Begonia Pink→70189PinkClose ΔE 4.9 70211 70217
2011Rosebloom→70189PinkApproximate ΔE 6.6 70211 75005
2012Rosebloom→70189PinkApproximate ΔE 6.6 70211 75005
2013Strawberry Ice→70177TangoClose ΔE 4.1 50170 75005
2125Almond Cream→50473PeachVery close ΔE 1.7 20474 50712
2161Grain→50473PeachClose ΔE 4.3 20727 20474
2165Cameo Pink→70182Cotton CandyApproximate ΔE 5.3 70217 70189
2038Sea Pink→70189PinkApproximate ΔE 5.3 75005 70182
2061Crystal Blue→37457CloudClose ΔE 4.4 30290 30283
2190Della Robbia Blue→30284Hawaiian BlueApproximate ΔE 6.3 30644 90278
2193Wedgewood→30646SkyApproximate ΔE 8.3 90285 42715
2194Bleached Denim→42715EggplantPoor match ΔE 11.0 30646 90285
2200Tempest→10877SterlingApproximate ΔE 8.8 10424 30646
2074Gray Ridge→40437Dusty PlumApproximate ΔE 8.6 10424 40666
2077Winsome Orchid→90256PeacockClose ΔE 4.7 70217 15295
2205Sweet Lavender→40666WisteriaApproximate ΔE 6.7 15295 42635
2206Persian Violet→40666WisteriaApproximate ΔE 8.0 42715 47440
2207Dusk→40666WisteriaApproximate ΔE 7.6 47440 10877
2087Dusted Peri→42715EggplantPoor match ΔE 11.4 42655 47440
2213Purple Sage→40437Dusty PlumPoor match ΔE 11.3 10424 10431
2096Light Clear Blue→67472Sea GreenApproximate ΔE 6.2 65483 30632
2089Bleached Aqua→30317Magic MintClose ΔE 2.6 32975 60566
2228Crystal Blue→37457CloudClose ΔE 4.4 30290 30283
2230Alaskan Blue→30284Hawaiian BlueClose ΔE 3.4 92995 90278
2094Cobalt→30284Hawaiian BlueApproximate ΔE 6.1 30644 92995
2234Ambrosia→60580CeleryClose ΔE 4.8 60566 80607
2099Ambrosia→60580CeleryClose ΔE 4.8 60566 80607
2235Bird Egg Green→60557ThymeClose ΔE 4.2 60623 60345
2236Green Ash→60345MintClose ΔE 3.8 60557 90366
2238Ocean Wave→60557ThymeClose ΔE 4.0 60623 60345
2239Blue Turquoise→67472Sea GreenVery close ΔE 2.2 60556 63268
2102Spearmint→60556Sea MistApproximate ΔE 7.2 63268 60345
2240Brilliant Green→60345MintApproximate ΔE 8.2 67489 60623
2248Sage Green→24515CleopatraApproximate ΔE 6.2 24525 20466
2249Seneca Rock→10WG6Warm Grey 6Approximate ΔE 8.0 27504 10877
2112Stormy Sea→10424Medium GreyApproximate ΔE 6.7 10877 65625
2257Sea Foam→60623PistachioClose ΔE 2.6 60557 15497
2258Silver Lining→10401German GraniteVery close ΔE 2.3 10WG4 10CG3
2259Silver Lining→10401German GraniteVery close ΔE 2.3 10WG4 10CG3
2260Misty Jade→30317Magic MintClose ΔE 4.6 60566 60557
2261Aqua Gray→15497NickelClose ΔE 4.2 60623 60557
2263Aqua Gray→15497NickelClose ΔE 4.2 60623 60557
2264Aqua Gray→15497NickelClose ΔE 4.2 60623 60557
2266Tourmaline→15497NickelApproximate ΔE 7.4 10CG7 65483
2267Smoke Blue→10424Medium GreyApproximate ΔE 8.8 30646 65483
2107Evergreen→60343Christmas PineApproximate ΔE 6.5 60350 60627
2268Evergreen→60343Christmas PineApproximate ΔE 6.5 60350 60627
2269Evergreen→60343Christmas PineApproximate ΔE 6.5 60350 60627
2270Evergreen→60343Christmas PineApproximate ΔE 6.5 60350 60627
2271Cloud Dancer→10WG1LinenVery close ΔE 2.2 10000 65513
2116Star White→10WG1LinenVery close ΔE 1.4 10000 70705
2272Pastel Parchment→10WG1LinenApproximate ΔE 5.1 70705 24675
2117Whisper White→10WG1LinenClose ΔE 3.6 20468 10000
2118Whisper Pink→20468BiscottiApproximate ΔE 5.1 20467 24675
2273Crystal Gray→24675CorkApproximate ΔE 6.8 10401 10WG1
2119Shell→24675CorkClose ΔE 4.8 20474 70705
2274Peach Whip→24675CorkApproximate ΔE 5.4 70705 20474
2122Gray Morn→10401German GraniteClose ΔE 3.1 10WG4 10CG3
2276Simply Taupe→10WG6Warm Grey 6Close ΔE 4.8 10401 10WG4
2277String→10WG4Warm Grey 4Close ΔE 3.1 10WG6 10401
2278Adobe Rose→27521ChestnutClose ΔE 4.9 24655 10WG4
2128Rugby Tan→27521ChestnutClose ΔE 3.5 24655 20727
2279Gray→10401German GraniteClose ΔE 3.1 10WG4 10WG6
2280String→10WG4Warm Grey 4Close ΔE 3.1 10WG6 10401
2124Sphinx→10WG6Warm Grey 6Approximate ΔE 5.2 10WG4 27521
2281Mushroom→10WG4Warm Grey 4Close ΔE 4.1 10401 27521
2282Sphinx→10WG6Warm Grey 6Approximate ΔE 5.2 10WG4 27521
2129Quail→40437Dusty PlumApproximate ΔE 7.2 75005 10WG6
2284Gray Ridge→40437Dusty PlumApproximate ΔE 8.6 10424 40666
2134Twilight Mauve→40437Dusty PlumClose ΔE 2.4 1WG11 27518
2141Lilac Gray→10WG4Warm Grey 4Approximate ΔE 5.4 10CG3 15295
2142Hushed Violet→70705Pink RoseApproximate ΔE 7.2 10WG4 10401
2293Lilac Gray→10WG4Warm Grey 4Approximate ΔE 5.4 10CG3 15295
2295Silver Rose→10877SterlingApproximate ΔE 8.1 10CG7 40666
2296Gull→10877SterlingApproximate ΔE 5.5 10WG6 10CG7
2144Lavender Aura→15295AnchorClose ΔE 4.9 10CG7 10536
2145Gull Gray→10WG6Warm Grey 6Close ΔE 3.8 10WG4 10CG7
2297White Sand→10WG1LinenApproximate ΔE 5.7 10CG3 70705
2136Blue Blush→65513Cool MintClose ΔE 3.1 10CG3 60566
2299Pearl Blue→10643MercuryApproximate ΔE 6.6 10CG3 10536
2300Highrise→10CG3Cool Grey 3Approximate ΔE 5.6 10WG4 10401
2302Gull Gray→10WG6Warm Grey 6Close ΔE 3.8 10WG4 10CG7
2303Dapple Gray→15295AnchorClose ΔE 4.5 10CG7 10536
2143Thistle→15295AnchorClose ΔE 3.7 10536 90256
2146Purple Cloud→10536SilverApproximate ΔE 7.2 30644 15295
2304Silver Rose→10877SterlingApproximate ΔE 8.1 10CG7 40666
2147Gray Ridge→40437Dusty PlumApproximate ΔE 8.6 10424 40666
2148Dusk→40666WisteriaApproximate ΔE 7.6 47440 10877
2305Gray Ridge→40437Dusty PlumApproximate ΔE 8.6 10424 40666
2149Snow White→10WG1LinenClose ΔE 2.4 10000 20468

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 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.

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 Marathon Polyester to Glide conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Fil-Tec Glide color for all 301 Marathon Polyester colors, worked out with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

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

66 of the 301 colors (22%) rate Very close or better, and 62% rate Close or better. The other 115 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Glide back to Marathon Polyester?

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