Marathon Polyester to Madeira Rayon thread conversion chart

Every Marathon Polyester color with its closest Madeira Classic Rayon 40 equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 301 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

16%very close or better

66%close or better

301Marathon Polyester colors

357Madeira Classic Rayon 40 colors

Near identical 8
Very close 39
Close 152
Approximate 97
Poor match 5

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301 colors

					Match	Alternatives
2005	Daffodil	→	1023	Lemon	Approximate ΔE 7.5	1223 1180
2007	Persimmon	→	1178	Orange	Close ΔE 4.0	1152 1020
2010	Cherry Blossom	→	1354	Cerise	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1109 1154
2015	Green Dust	→	1248	Sharp Green	Approximate ΔE 9.2	1168 1049
2016	Pale Yellow	→	1150	Pebblestone	Close ΔE 4.8	1023 1135
2017	Light Yellow	→	1023	Lemon	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1150 1135
2018	Daffodil	→	1023	Lemon	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1223 1180
2019	Moonbeam	→	1223	Canary	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1023 1180
2020	Canary	→	1223	Canary	Close ΔE 4.1	1023 1064
2021	Buttercup	→	1064	Daffodil	Near identical ΔE 0.5	1124 1223
2022	Gold	→	1068	Canary	Close ΔE 3.8	1125 1069
2023	Yellow Poppy	→	1125	Manila	Very close ΔE 2.0	1068 1171
2024	Buff Orange	→	1026	Glow	Close ΔE 3.8	1372 1155
2025	Old Gold	→	1359	Pollen Gold	Close ΔE 4.4	1352 1159
2026	Pale Yellow	→	1023	Lemon	Close ΔE 4.5	1135 1180
2027	Pale Green / Yellow	→	1350	Green / Gold	Close ΔE 3.6	1193 1102
2028	Sun Shadow	→	1340	Crescent Moon	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1350 1196
2029	Almond	→	1025	Pollen Gold	Close ΔE 2.6	1225 1173
2030	Copper	→	1192	Bullion	Close ΔE 3.4	1352 1025
2031	Grape	→	1013	Rosewater	Close ΔE 5.0	1127 1149
2032	Roebuck	→	1342	Amber Beige	Close ΔE 3.6	1142 1128
2033	Memphis Belle	→	1120	Crystal Pink	Close ΔE 2.9	1121 1116
2034	Carnatio	→	1116	Orchid Pink	Very close ΔE 1.3	1014 1121
2035	Emily Pink	→	1019	Flesh Pink	Close ΔE 3.7	1015 1317
2036	Azalea	→	1016	Emily Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1020 1220
2037	Medium Pink	→	1148	Medium Pink	Close ΔE 3.4	1220 1108
2039	Azalea	→	1354	Cerise	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1117 1109
2040	Dark Pink	→	1110	Ruby Glint	Close ΔE 2.7	1234 1109
2041	Ruby Glint	→	1109	Ruby Glint	Close ΔE 4.5	1110 1354
2042	Dark Pink	→	1081	Wildfire	Close ΔE 4.4	1234 1187
2043	Cerise	→	1307	Scarlet	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1154 1184
2044	Foxy Red	→	1146	Saffron	Close ΔE 2.8	1037 1147
2045	Very Red	→	1147	Foxy Red	Very close ΔE 1.9	1037 1184
2046	Blossom	→	1217	Opaline	Very close ΔE 2.3	1053 1017
2047	Melon	→	1152	Arctic Ice	Close ΔE 3.7	1020 1254
2048	Golden Poppy	→	1155	Chamois	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1065 1278
2049	Golden Poppy	→	1065	Mango	Very close ΔE 1.1	1278 1137
2050	Dark Yellow	→	1172	Buttercup	Close ΔE 3.1	1137 1025
2051	Orange	→	1278	Pumpkin	Approximate ΔE 7.0	1078 1065
2052	Orange	→	1078	Paprika	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1278 1021
2053	Paprika	→	1078	Paprika	Close ΔE 3.4	1379 1378
2054	Atom Red	→	1281	Atom Red	Close ΔE 3.0	1186 1039
2055	Burgundy	→	1181	Red Berry	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1238 1038
2056	Perfect Ruby	→	1381	Cabernet	Very close ΔE 1.2	1183 1281
2057	Maroon	→	1182	Burgundy	Close ΔE 3.5	1381 1389
2058	Red Licorice	→	1389	Brushed Burgundy	Close ΔE 4.4	1385 1182
2059	Medium Purple	→	1310	Hot Peony	Approximate ΔE 6.9	1383 1188
2060	Grape Wine	→	1188	Dark Red	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1310 1334
2062	Ultra Blue	→	1274	Sky Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.0	1075 1074
2063	Cristy Blue	→	1074	Ice Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1030 1198
2064	Light Purple	→	1261	Pastel Lilac	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1030 1232
2065	Caribbean Blue	→	1075	Baby Blue	Close ΔE 4.1	1274 1074
2066	Dolphin Blue	→	1133	Dolphin Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1143 1276
2067	Solar Blue	→	1076	Blue	Very close ΔE 2.0	1134 1266
2068	Blue	→	1366	Violet Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1322 1166
2069	Fire Blue	→	1166	Royal	Approximate ΔE 5.0	1167 1366
2070	Blue Suede	→	1166	Royal	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1366 1242
2071	Lake Blue	→	1042	Imperial Blue	Very close ΔE 2.0	1134 1076
2072	Blue Ribbon	→	1366	Violet Blue	Close ΔE 5.0	1242 1343
2073	Light Navy	→	1366	Violet Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1343 1242
2075	Deep Windsor	→	1162	Deep Windsor	Close ΔE 4.6	1376 1161
2076	Rose Pink	→	1120	Crystal Pink	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1111 1002
2078	Light Pink	→	1031	Carnatio	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1111 1321
2079	Violet Tulip	→	1311	Pale Purple	Close ΔE 4.2	1232 1261
2080	Mauve	→	1032	Iris	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1311 1263
2081	Iris	→	1080	Medium Pink	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1032 1235
2082	Laurie Lilac	→	1033	Mulberry	Approximate ΔE 9.6	1032 1188
2083	Purple Accent	→	1122	Purple Shadow	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1334 1322
2084	Dark Purple	→	1122	Purple Shadow	Poor match ΔE 11.5	1334 1112
2085	Purple Accent	→	1122	Purple Shadow	Close ΔE 4.9	1334 1313
2086	Purple Maze	→	1366	Violet Blue	Poor match ΔE 10.5	1122 1322
2088	Royal	→	1366	Violet Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.7	1322 1343
2090	Blue Frost	→	1292	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1092 1132
2091	Basic Turquoise	→	1092	Cadet Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.9	1132 1093
2092	Periwinkle	→	1093	Indian Ocean Blue	Close ΔE 3.7	1094 1095
2093	Dark Blue / Green	→	1295	Dark Blue / Green	Close ΔE 4.4	1289 1095
2095	Dark Turquoise Blue	→	1297	Baltic Blue	Very close ΔE 1.1	1177 1276
2097	M. D. Green	→	1293	M. D. Green	Very close ΔE 2.3	1052 1185
2098	Almost Aqua	→	1073	Billowing Sail	Close ΔE 3.7	1100 1099
2100	Dark Green	→	1150	Pebblestone	Poor match ΔE 11.6	1248 1023
2101	Spruce	→	1248	Sharp Green	Close ΔE 3.9	1150 1302
2103	Irish Green	→	1250	Dark Green	Close ΔE 4.7	1280 1079
2104	Peppermint	→	1380	Bluestone	Near identical ΔE 0.7	1245 1298
2105	Green Bay	→	1284	Green Forest	Close ΔE 3.8	1280 1351
2106	Imperial Aqua	→	1185	Imperial Aqua	Close ΔE 3.9	1293 1284
2108	Jungle Green	→	1280	Jade	Close ΔE 2.6	1279 1298
2109	Green Forest	→	1284	Green Forest	Close ΔE 2.7	1280 1185
2110	Green	→	1369	Kelly	Close ΔE 4.0	1170 1051
2111	Palmetto	→	1170	Meadow	Close ΔE 4.8	1156 1140
2113	Khaki	→	1357	Green	Approximate ΔE 9.8	1194 1189
2114	Mitchell Green	→	1397	Evergreen	Close ΔE 2.7	1370 1103
2115	Palest Ivory	→	1071	Natural White	Very close ΔE 1.6	1072 1003
2120	Pale Peach	→	1149	Ecru	Close ΔE 3.6	1127 1084
2121	Amber Beige	→	1055	Cream	Very close ΔE 1.9	1127 1084
2123	Gold	→	1055	Cream	Close ΔE 3.7	1084 1270
2126	Impala	→	1066	Pale Yellow	Close ΔE 3.6	1349 1061
2127	Fawn	→	1126	Light Bronze	Very close ΔE 2.0	1256 1255
2130	Dark Olive Green	→	1347	Earthen Tan	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1194 1230
2131	Light Cocoa	→	1347	Earthen Tan	Close ΔE 3.0	1194 1348
2132	Red Berry	→	1037	Tuxedo Red	Close ΔE 2.4	1221 1147
2133	Burgundy	→	1174	Burgundy	Close ΔE 4.8	1038 1158
2135	Dark Brown	→	1145	Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1058 1158
2137	Blue Blush	→	1286	Dawn Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	1086 1071
2138	Pearl Gray	→	1286	Dawn Blue	Close ΔE 4.5	1003 1004
2139	Traditional Gray	→	1085	White Sand	Close ΔE 2.8	1087 1011
2140	Banner Gray	→	1118	Banner Gray	Close ΔE 3.2	1040 1337
2150	Dark Grey	→	1000	Black	Close ΔE 2.3	1008 1007
2151	Erin Green	→	1248	Sharp Green	Approximate ΔE 8.6	1168 1150
2152	Neon Orange	→	1078	Paprika	Close ΔE 3.9	1178 1379
2153	Fluo Pink	→	1077	Paprika	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1379 1307
2154	Tender Yellow	→	1267	PaleYellow	Close ΔE 2.6	1022 1067
2155	Lemon	→	1023	Lemon	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1135 1223
2156	Merit Gold	→	1069	Manila	Very close ΔE 1.2	1068 1125
2157	Mango	→	1024	Buttercup	Near identical ΔE 0.6	1069 1172
2158	Tusk	→	1067	Sunshine	Close ΔE 2.5	1267 1022
2159	Penny	→	1124	Star Gold	Very close ΔE 2.1	1224 1083
2160	Apricot Wash	→	1026	Glow	Very close ΔE 2.1	1270 1272
2162	Shimmering Gold	→	1352	Black Eyed Susie	Close ΔE 4.1	1196 1359
2163	Light Pink	→	1013	Rosewater	Close ΔE 4.6	1113 1114
2164	Pink	→	1115	Crystal Pink	Close ΔE 2.8	1014 1120
2166	Floral Pink	→	1108	Dusty Rose	Close ΔE 4.0	1148 1321
2167	Ruby Glint	→	1109	Ruby Glint	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1309 1117
2168	Strawberry	→	1184	Wildfire	Close ΔE 4.1	1081 1154
2169	Ruby Glint	→	1383	Cherrystone	Close ΔE 3.4	1187 1110
2170	Ivory	→	1013	Rosewater	Close ΔE 4.9	1113 1004
2171	Crystal Pink	→	1113	Pink Mist	Close ΔE 3.0	1013 1114
2172	Crystal Pink	→	1013	Rosewater	Very close ΔE 1.6	1113 1017
2173	Peach	→	1053	Peach	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1217 1127
2174	Bisque	→	1053	Peach	Close ΔE 3.7	1017 1127
2175	Marigold	→	1065	Mango	Close ΔE 3.2	1025 1137
2176	Honeysuckle	→	1378	Sunkist	Very close ΔE 1.7	1077 1379
2177	Crystal Pink	→	1113	Pink Mist	Close ΔE 2.9	1114 1115
2178	Orchid Pink	→	1115	Crystal Pink	Close ΔE 2.4	1114 1014
2179	Dusty Rose	→	1107	Shell Pink	Close ΔE 2.6	1220 1020
2180	Terra Cotta	→	1039	Red Berry	Very close ΔE 1.7	1147 1038
2181	Dark Rust	→	1146	Saffron	Close ΔE 3.8	1221 1037
2182	Orange / Red	→	1378	Sunkist	Close ΔE 4.3	1146 1021
2183	Bashful Pink	→	1107	Shell Pink	Close ΔE 4.3	1154 1307
2184	Wildfire	→	1147	Foxy Red	Close ΔE 2.8	1184 1039
2185	Dark Red	→	1383	Cherrystone	Close ΔE 4.5	1183 1389
2186	Medium Purple	→	1389	Brushed Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1388 1035
2187	Pastel Blue	→	1073	Billowing Sail	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1151 1086
2188	Cadet Blue	→	1198	Cadet Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1151 1153
2189	Baby Blue	→	1074	Ice Blue	Very close ΔE 1.0	1027 1075
2191	Bright Blue	→	1275	Cosmic Sky	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1028 1029
2192	Soldier Blue	→	1330	Violet	Close ΔE 3.3	1335 1143
2195	Blue Suede	→	1166	Royal	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1366 1242
2196	Blue Suede	→	1366	Violet Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1166 1242
2197	Oriental Blue	→	1275	Cosmic Sky	Close ΔE 4.8	1311 1261
2198	Ozone	→	1274	Sky Blue	Close ΔE 4.3	1075 1132

					Match	Alternatives
2199	Imperial Blue	→	1266	Jamie Blue	Very close ΔE 2.1	1042 1134
2201	Blue Ribbon	→	1242	Blue Ink	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1366 1368
2202	Pastel Lilac	→	1111	Light Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1232 1031
2203	Pale Purple	→	1232	Violet	Approximate ΔE 8.2	1080 1311
2204	Medium Pink	→	1309	Wild Pink	Approximate ΔE 9.8	1080 1117
2208	Violet	→	1330	Violet	Poor match ΔE 11.2	1033 1112
2209	Light Navy	→	1366	Violet Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.9	1343 1242
2210	Dark Purple / Navy	→	1366	Violet Blue	Poor match ΔE 11.4	1122 1343
2211	Medium Purple	→	1319	Hot Pink	Close ΔE 4.8	1117 1309
2212	Intense Maroon	→	1386	Plum	Close ΔE 3.3	1236 1382
2214	M. D. Green	→	1299	Aqua Pearl	Very close ΔE 2.1	1046 1088
2215	Oceanic Green	→	1090	M. D. Green	Close ΔE 2.8	1294 1246
2216	Mallard Blue	→	1291	Mallard Blue	Close ΔE 2.3	1091 1293
2217	J. Turquoise	→	1090	M. D. Green	Near identical ΔE 0.8	1246 1298
2218	Brite Jade	→	1298	Brite Jade	Close ΔE 2.5	1246 1279
2219	Garden Green	→	1185	Imperial Aqua	Very close ΔE 1.7	1293 1284
2220	Blue Spruce	→	1162	Deep Windsor	Approximate ΔE 5.0	1161 1290
2221	Deep Windsor	→	1162	Deep Windsor	Close ΔE 3.8	1161 1376
2222	Dark Blue	→	1162	Deep Windsor	Approximate ΔE 6.8	1290 1161
2223	Light Blue	→	1073	Billowing Sail	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1097 1100
2224	Soothing Sea	→	1073	Billowing Sail	Close ΔE 4.2	1097 1219
2225	Blue Glass	→	1073	Billowing Sail	Close ΔE 2.8	1097 1100
2226	Bleached Aqua	→	1073	Billowing Sail	Approximate ΔE 8.2	1097 1292
2227	Mint Julep	→	1045	Seafrost	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1292 1195
2229	Medium Blue / Green	→	1132	Pale Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1094 1092
2231	Mid Windsor	→	1274	Sky Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1373 1029
2232	Medium Blue	→	1177	Ocean Blue	Close ΔE 4.7	1133 1297
2233	Dark Aqua Green	→	1294	Blue / Green	Very close ΔE 1.1	1096 1295
2237	Pale Aqua	→	1045	Seafrost	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1097 1195
2241	Green	→	1248	Sharp Green	Approximate ΔE 9.2	1049 1377
2242	Kelly	→	1051	Kelly	Close ΔE 4.3	1369 1079
2243	Peacock Green	→	1247	Peppermint	Close ΔE 2.7	1245 1380
2244	Green Forest	→	1284	Green Forest	Very close ΔE 2.1	1185 1351
2245	Dark Olive Green	→	1150	Pebblestone	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1267 1104
2246	Meadow Green	→	1169	Medium Green	Approximate ΔE 8.0	1049 1048
2247	Meadow	→	1050	Emerald	Approximate ΔE 7.8	1049 1048
2250	Pale Green	→	1170	Meadow	Very close ΔE 1.7	1369 1156
2251	Evergreen	→	1370	Evergreen	Close ΔE 4.0	1304 1351
2252	Field Green	→	1370	Evergreen	Very close ΔE 1.7	1304 1351
2253	Green	→	1189	Holly	Approximate ΔE 8.8	1357 1394
2254	Dark Army Green	→	1390	Dark Green	Close ΔE 4.2	1397 1303
2255	Cocoa Mulch	→	1222	Celery	Near identical ΔE 0.8	1123 1022
2256	Silver Fern	→	1102	Green Haze	Very close ΔE 2.1	1260 1105
2262	Moss	→	1046	Pale Green	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1047 1195
2265	Pale Blue	→	1219	Sprite	Close ΔE 4.8	1292 1227
2275	Rattan	→	1260	Wheat	Close ΔE 4.1	1070 1193
2283	Dark Brown	→	1258	Light Cocoa	Close ΔE 3.3	1058 1158
2285	Espresso	→	1129	Egyptian Brown	Close ΔE 2.6	1059 1130
2286	New Gold	→	1026	Glow	Close ΔE 4.0	1270 1127
2287	Tawny	→	1217	Opaline	Close ΔE 4.2	1026 1053
2288	Bamboo	→	1272	Impala	Close ΔE 3.3	1026 1155
2289	Orange / Brown	→	1257	Orange / Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1056 1021
2290	Orange / Brown	→	1257	Orange / Brown	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1258 1347
2291	Brown	→	1258	Light Cocoa	Close ΔE 2.3	1158 1058
2292	Pale Grey	→	1339	Pale Gray Green	Close ΔE 4.8	1085 1060
2294	Orchid Tint	→	1013	Rosewater	Close ΔE 4.4	1113 1114
2298	Vapor	→	1071	Natural White	Very close ΔE 2.2	1286 1003
2301	Jadeite	→	1227	Pale Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1337 1219
2306	Navy	→	1277	Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.9	1162 1368
2006	Peach Fuzz	→	1026	Glow	Close ΔE 3.8	1217 1270
2008	Lilac Sachet	→	1116	Orchid Pink	Very close ΔE 2.1	1121 1120
2009	Begonia Pink	→	1315	Pink Mist	Close ΔE 4.4	1108 1116
2011	Rosebloom	→	1108	Dusty Rose	Very close ΔE 1.5	1148 1321
2012	Rosebloom	→	1108	Dusty Rose	Very close ΔE 1.5	1148 1321
2013	Strawberry Ice	→	1254	Flamingo	Close ΔE 2.8	1020 1016
2125	Almond Cream	→	1026	Glow	Close ΔE 3.8	1270 1127
2161	Grain	→	1026	Glow	Close ΔE 3.6	1217 1272
2165	Cameo Pink	→	1014	Orchid Pink	Very close ΔE 2.2	1115 1116
2038	Sea Pink	→	1315	Pink Mist	Very close ΔE 1.4	1016 1148
2061	Crystal Blue	→	1092	Cadet Blue	Close ΔE 4.5	1027 1153
2190	Della Robbia Blue	→	1275	Cosmic Sky	Close ΔE 4.4	1075 1030
2193	Wedgewood	→	1143	Jay Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.9	1335 1330
2194	Bleached Denim	→	1263	Sterling	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1032 1330
2200	Tempest	→	1363	Purple Cloud	Close ΔE 2.4	1275 1264
2074	Gray Ridge	→	1040	Silvery Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1264 1387
2077	Winsome Orchid	→	1120	Crystal Pink	Close ΔE 5.0	1111 1114
2205	Sweet Lavender	→	1232	Violet	Close ΔE 3.3	1261 1311
2206	Persian Violet	→	1311	Pale Purple	Very close ΔE 2.2	1232 1264
2207	Dusk	→	1264	Thistle	Close ΔE 3.9	1263 1040
2087	Dusted Peri	→	1032	Iris	Close ΔE 4.0	1263 1387
2213	Purple Sage	→	1387	Light Grape	Close ΔE 3.3	1263 1287
2096	Light Clear Blue	→	1088	Aquamarine	Close ΔE 2.3	1089 1292
2089	Bleached Aqua	→	1097	Bleached Aqua	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1073 1292
2228	Crystal Blue	→	1092	Cadet Blue	Close ΔE 4.5	1027 1153
2230	Alaskan Blue	→	1274	Sky Blue	Close ΔE 2.7	1075 1373
2094	Cobalt	→	1274	Sky Blue	Close ΔE 2.5	1075 1373
2234	Ambrosia	→	1100	Pastel Green	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1073 1022
2099	Ambrosia	→	1100	Pastel Green	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1073 1022
2235	Bird Egg Green	→	1097	Bleached Aqua	Very close ΔE 1.9	1047 1195
2236	Green Ash	→	1302	Pale Aqua	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1100 1047
2238	Ocean Wave	→	1195	Pale Green	Close ΔE 3.4	1047 1097
2239	Blue Turquoise	→	1088	Aquamarine	Close ΔE 4.7	1292 1045
2102	Spearmint	→	1282	Pale Aqua	Close ΔE 2.5	1046 1302
2240	Brilliant Green	→	1302	Pale Aqua	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1377 1047
2248	Sage Green	→	1105	Silver Fern	Close ΔE 2.8	1102 1260
2249	Seneca Rock	→	1337	Pussywillow Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1062 1105
2112	Stormy Sea	→	1118	Banner Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.3	1392 1288
2257	Sea Foam	→	1047	Mint	Close ΔE 4.7	1100 1099
2258	Silver Lining	→	1085	White Sand	Close ΔE 3.7	1138 1082
2259	Silver Lining	→	1085	White Sand	Close ΔE 3.7	1138 1082
2260	Misty Jade	→	1097	Bleached Aqua	Close ΔE 4.6	1100 1073
2261	Aqua Gray	→	1219	Sprite	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1012 1212
2263	Aqua Gray	→	1219	Sprite	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1012 1212
2264	Aqua Gray	→	1219	Sprite	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1012 1212
2266	Tourmaline	→	1163	Blue Gray	Close ΔE 3.4	1227 1012
2267	Smoke Blue	→	1360	Country Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1160 1163
2107	Evergreen	→	1304	Dark Green	Close ΔE 3.2	1397 1370
2268	Evergreen	→	1304	Dark Green	Close ΔE 3.2	1397 1370
2269	Evergreen	→	1304	Dark Green	Close ΔE 3.2	1397 1370
2270	Evergreen	→	1304	Dark Green	Close ΔE 3.2	1397 1370
2271	Cloud Dancer	→	1071	Natural White	Close ΔE 2.5	1003 1004
2116	Star White	→	1071	Natural White	Close ΔE 3.0	1003 1004
2272	Pastel Parchment	→	1071	Natural White	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1013 1149
2117	Whisper White	→	1071	Natural White	Close ΔE 4.3	1123 1072
2118	Whisper Pink	→	1072	Aspen White	Close ΔE 2.4	1149 1138
2273	Crystal Gray	→	1149	Ecru	Close ΔE 3.5	1072 1082
2119	Shell	→	1149	Ecru	Close ΔE 3.7	1072 1013
2274	Peach Whip	→	1127	Alesan	Close ΔE 3.4	1013 1149
2122	Gray Morn	→	1138	Seashell	Close ΔE 4.6	1082 1085
2276	Simply Taupe	→	1060	Platinum	Very close ΔE 1.6	1339 1128
2277	String	→	1060	Platinum	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1085 1339
2278	Adobe Rose	→	1142	Whisper Pink	Very close ΔE 2.0	1342 1127
2128	Rugby Tan	→	1055	Cream	Close ΔE 3.9	1127 1084
2279	Gray	→	1060	Platinum	Very close ΔE 1.9	1085 1339
2280	String	→	1060	Platinum	Near identical ΔE 0.9	1085 1339
2124	Sphinx	→	1142	Whisper Pink	Close ΔE 3.1	1060 1128
2281	Mushroom	→	1082	Ivory	Close ΔE 4.3	1060 1138
2282	Sphinx	→	1142	Whisper Pink	Close ΔE 3.1	1060 1128
2129	Quail	→	1054	Tawny Birch	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1328 1141
2284	Gray Ridge	→	1040	Silvery Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1264 1387
2134	Twilight Mauve	→	1141	Light Pink	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1240 1329
2141	Lilac Gray	→	1085	White Sand	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1087 1286
2142	Hushed Violet	→	1013	Rosewater	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1149 1113
2293	Lilac Gray	→	1085	White Sand	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1087 1286
2295	Silver Rose	→	1264	Thistle	Close ΔE 4.4	1040 1356
2296	Gull	→	1040	Silvery Gray	Close ΔE 3.7	1062 1128
2144	Lavender Aura	→	1264	Thistle	Approximate ΔE 6.8	1011 1040
2145	Gull Gray	→	1085	White Sand	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1060 1011
2297	White Sand	→	1071	Natural White	Close ΔE 4.2	1286 1072
2136	Blue Blush	→	1086	Palest Ivory	Close ΔE 4.5	1071 1286
2299	Pearl Blue	→	1012	Whisper Grey	Close ΔE 2.7	1212 1011
2300	Highrise	→	1087	Pearl Gray	Close ΔE 2.4	1085 1010
2302	Gull Gray	→	1085	White Sand	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1060 1011
2303	Dapple Gray	→	1011	Traditional Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1264 1012
2143	Thistle	→	1111	Light Pink	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1232 1011
2146	Purple Cloud	→	1261	Pastel Lilac	Close ΔE 3.9	1030 1264
2304	Silver Rose	→	1264	Thistle	Close ΔE 4.4	1040 1356
2147	Gray Ridge	→	1040	Silvery Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1264 1387
2148	Dusk	→	1264	Thistle	Close ΔE 3.9	1263 1040
2305	Gray Ridge	→	1040	Silvery Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1264 1387
2149	Snow White	→	1071	Natural White	Close ΔE 3.7	1072 1123

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 Madeira Classic Rayon 40

Madeira Classic Rayon 40 is a viscose rayon embroidery thread with a brilliant sheen and one of the largest color ranges available, widely used in fashion and logo embroidery.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Marathon Polyester to Madeira Rayon conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Madeira Classic Rayon 40 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 Madeira Rayon?

47 of the 301 colors (16%) rate Very close or better, and 66% rate Close or better. The other 102 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Madeira Rayon back to Marathon Polyester?

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