Marathon Polyester to Robison-Anton Rayon thread conversion chart

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

41%very close or better

73%close or better

301Marathon Polyester colors

419Robison-Anton Super Brite Rayon colors

Near identical 95
Very close 27
Close 99
Approximate 80
Poor match 0

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301 colors

					Match	Alternatives
2005	Daffodil	→	2326	Daffodil	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2235 2560
2007	Persimmon	→	2414	Coral	Close ΔE 4.7	2512 2294
2010	Cherry Blossom	→	2262	Cherry Blossom	Close ΔE 2.8	2261 2416
2015	Green Dust	→	2321	Pastoral Green	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2457 2322
2016	Pale Yellow	→	2547	Pebblestone	Close ΔE 2.9	2557 2461
2017	Light Yellow	→	2325	Lemon	Close ΔE 2.7	2326 2547
2018	Daffodil	→	2326	Daffodil	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2235 2560
2019	Moonbeam	→	2235	Canary	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2560 2462
2020	Canary	→	2560	Moonbeam	Very close ΔE 2.1	2462 2466
2021	Buttercup	→	2558	Buttercup	Near identical ΔE 0.9	2464 2626
2022	Gold	→	2556	Pollen Gold	Very close ΔE 2.3	2331 2212
2023	Yellow Poppy	→	2463	Merit Gold	Close ΔE 2.6	2465 2332
2024	Buff Orange	→	2247	Honey	Approximate ΔE 6.6	2256 2273
2025	Old Gold	→	2201	Old Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2400 2561
2026	Pale Yellow	→	2557	Pale Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2606 2732
2027	Pale Green / Yellow	→	2474	Rattan	Approximate ΔE 8.4	2568 2570
2028	Sun Shadow	→	2548	Sun Shadow	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2230 2542
2029	Almond	→	2231	Toast	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2602 2295
2030	Copper	→	2295	Copper	Near identical ΔE 0.1	2479 2562
2031	Grape	→	2232	Ecru	Close ΔE 4.1	2473 2377
2032	Roebuck	→	2488	Cocoa Mulch	Approximate ΔE 6.6	2493 2338
2033	Memphis Belle	→	2502	Memphis Belle	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2599 2276
2034	Carnatio	→	2237	Carnation	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2502 2223
2035	Emily Pink	→	2374	Emily Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2373 2495
2036	Azalea	→	2412	Azalea	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2244 2611
2037	Medium Pink	→	2591	Rose Tint	Close ΔE 4.1	2412 2244
2039	Azalea	→	2246	Shrimp	Approximate ΔE 5.8	2228 2491
2040	Dark Pink	→	2259	Wild Pink	Close ΔE 3.9	2291 2416
2041	Ruby Glint	→	2261	Ruby Glint	Near identical ΔE 0.1	2416 2262
2042	Dark Pink	→	2416	Crimson	Approximate ΔE 5.8	2262 2507
2043	Cerise	→	2508	Rosewood	Close ΔE 2.7	2219 2266
2044	Foxy Red	→	2263	Foxy Red	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2420 2205
2045	Very Red	→	2281	Jockey Red	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2419 2378
2046	Blossom	→	2253	Flesh Pink	Close ΔE 3.1	2511 2377
2047	Melon	→	2294	Melon	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2414 2512
2048	Golden Poppy	→	2330	Golden Poppy	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2218 2328
2049	Golden Poppy	→	2328	Pumpkin	Close ΔE 4.1	2218 2469
2050	Dark Yellow	→	2602	24 kt. Gold	Close ΔE 2.9	2327 2394
2051	Orange	→	2236	Paprika	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2468 2469
2052	Orange	→	2467	Orangeade	Close ΔE 4.7	2397 2236
2053	Paprika	→	2329	Saffron	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2513 2467
2054	Atom Red	→	2507	Candy Apple Red	Very close ΔE 2.2	2267 2505
2055	Burgundy	→	2249	Burgundy	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2268 2270
2056	Perfect Ruby	→	2497	Perfect Ruby	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2499 2494
2057	Maroon	→	2622	Pro Firebrand	Very close ΔE 2.3	2421 2497
2058	Red Licorice	→	2498	Brushed Burgundy	Very close ΔE 1.6	2622 2421
2059	Medium Purple	→	2500	New Berry	Close ΔE 3.7	2590 2292
2060	Grape Wine	→	2292	Plum	Approximate ΔE 6.0	2500 2490
2062	Ultra Blue	→	2433	Ultra Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2533 2530
2063	Cristy Blue	→	2383	Cristy Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2304 2522
2064	Light Purple	→	2304	Lake Blue	Close ΔE 4.0	2522 2269
2065	Caribbean Blue	→	2530	Caribbean Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2434 2433
2066	Dolphin Blue	→	2529	Dolphin Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2614 2384
2067	Solar Blue	→	2442	Solar Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2302 2523
2068	Blue	→	2220	Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2280 2385
2069	Fire Blue	→	2436	Fire Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2627 2438
2070	Blue Suede	→	2627	Pro Royal	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2438 2436
2071	Lake Blue	→	2612	Pro Imperial	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2302 2523
2072	Blue Ribbon	→	2439	Blue Ribbon	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2613 2609
2073	Light Navy	→	2303	Light Navy	Very close ΔE 2.0	2603 2215
2075	Deep Windsor	→	2589	Deep Windsor	Very close ΔE 2.2	2444 2549
2076	Rose Pink	→	2274	Steel Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.1	2283 2285
2078	Light Pink	→	2286	Tulip	Close ΔE 4.3	2588 2424
2079	Violet Tulip	→	2301	Oriental Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.0	2406 2287
2080	Mauve	→	2287	Mauve	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2288 2301
2081	Iris	→	2288	Iris	Very close ΔE 1.2	2287 2424
2082	Laurie Lilac	→	2425	Laurie Lilac	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2254 2426
2083	Purple Accent	→	2431	Purple Accent	Close ΔE 4.2	2381 2430
2084	Dark Purple	→	2430	Purple Shadow	Close ΔE 3.9	2742 2437
2085	Purple Accent	→	2431	Purple Accent	Very close ΔE 1.5	2600 2381
2086	Purple Maze	→	2742	Pro Violet	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2736 2210
2088	Royal	→	2210	Royal	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2429 2625
2090	Blue Frost	→	2305	Blue Frost	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2204 2310
2091	Basic Turquoise	→	2204	Turquoise	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2306 2305
2092	Periwinkle	→	2306	Periwinkle	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2518 2307
2093	Dark Blue / Green	→	2389	California Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	2577 2308
2095	Dark Turquoise Blue	→	2737	Pro Band Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2740 2529
2097	M. D. Green	→	2445	M. D. Green	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2521 2446
2098	Almost Aqua	→	2241	Palm Leaf	Close ΔE 4.1	2539 2222
2100	Dark Green	→	2320	Erin Green	Approximate ΔE 7.4	2325 2279
2101	Spruce	→	2279	Spruce	Near identical ΔE 0.1	2211 2320
2103	Irish Green	→	2597	Jungle Green	Close ΔE 4.6	2208 2453
2104	Peppermint	→	2514	Brite Jade	Close ΔE 4.7	2391 2448
2105	Green Bay	→	2455	Green Bay	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2607 2743
2106	Imperial Aqua	→	2735	Pro Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2615 2447
2108	Jungle Green	→	2597	Jungle Green	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2448 2455
2109	Green Forest	→	2607	TH Green	Very close ΔE 2.2	2455 2735
2110	Green	→	2209	Green	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2595 2453
2111	Palmetto	→	2229	Palmetto	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2317 2545
2113	Khaki	→	2601	Hedge	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2584 2229
2114	Mitchell Green	→	2631	Lizzy Lime	Close ΔE 2.6	2728 2460
2115	Palest Ivory	→	2582	Bone	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2335 2539
2120	Pale Peach	→	2203	Gold	Close ΔE 3.3	2413 2232
2121	Amber Beige	→	2336	Amber Beige	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2203 2272
2123	Gold	→	2203	Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2336 2413
2126	Impala	→	2398	Visor Gold	Very close ΔE 1.9	2399 2234
2127	Fawn	→	2488	Cocoa Mulch	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2493 2338
2130	Dark Olive Green	→	2477	Sand Dune	Approximate ΔE 6.0	2478 2402
2131	Light Cocoa	→	2478	Light Cocoa	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2402 2477
2132	Red Berry	→	2418	Red Berry	Close ΔE 3.5	2623 2472
2133	Burgundy	→	2608	TH Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2249 2268
2135	Dark Brown	→	2251	Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2372 2563
2137	Blue Blush	→	2382	Pastel Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2539 2733
2138	Pearl Gray	→	2340	Pearl Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2485 2274
2139	Traditional Gray	→	2540	Traditional Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2618 2592
2140	Banner Gray	→	2585	Banner Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2731 2484
2150	Dark Grey	→	2411	D. H. Green	Close ΔE 4.3	2541 2565
2151	Erin Green	→	2320	Erin Green	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2321 2457
2152	Neon Orange	→	2329	Saffron	Close ΔE 3.4	2467 2397
2153	Fluo Pink	→	2277	Persimmon	Close ΔE 3.7	2329 2513
2154	Tender Yellow	→	2559	Tusk	Close ΔE 2.6	2324 2264
2155	Lemon	→	2325	Lemon	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2326 2235
2156	Merit Gold	→	2463	Merit Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2465 2332
2157	Mango	→	2394	Mango	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2409 2213
2158	Tusk	→	2559	Tusk	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2324 2264
2159	Penny	→	2332	Penny	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2586 2465
2160	Apricot Wash	→	2256	Tawny	Approximate ΔE 6.0	2413 2203
2162	Shimmering Gold	→	2201	Old Gold	Close ΔE 2.6	2400 2543
2163	Light Pink	→	2243	Light Pink	Close ΔE 2.9	2271 2207
2164	Pink	→	2223	Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2423 2502
2166	Floral Pink	→	2415	Floral Pink	Close ΔE 4.4	2591 2260
2167	Ruby Glint	→	2261	Ruby Glint	Close ΔE 3.7	2416 2262
2168	Strawberry	→	2508	Rosewood	Close ΔE 4.3	2219 2266
2169	Ruby Glint	→	2590	Hot Peony	Close ΔE 3.2	2504 2417
2170	Ivory	→	2243	Light Pink	Close ΔE 4.9	2271 2207
2171	Crystal Pink	→	2243	Light Pink	Close ΔE 3.3	2501 2271
2172	Crystal Pink	→	2243	Light Pink	Close ΔE 4.5	2271 2207
2173	Peach	→	2257	Peach	Near identical ΔE 0.7	2510 2377
2174	Bisque	→	2377	Bisque	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2257 2510
2175	Marigold	→	2328	Pumpkin	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2218 2231
2176	Honeysuckle	→	2513	Honeysuckle	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2329 2420
2177	Crystal Pink	→	2501	Petal Pink	Very close ΔE 2.3	2243 2503
2178	Orchid Pink	→	2503	Desert Bloom	Very close ΔE 1.7	2255 2223
2179	Dusty Rose	→	2375	Dusty Rose	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2509 2246
2180	Terra Cotta	→	2334	Terra Cotta	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2418 2623
2181	Dark Rust	→	2205	Dark Rust	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2420 2263
2182	Orange / Red	→	2420	Tuxedo Red	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2205 2513
2183	Bashful Pink	→	2248	Bashful Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2246 2228
2184	Wildfire	→	2219	Scarlet	Very close ΔE 1.9	2266 2506
2185	Dark Red	→	2590	Hot Peony	Approximate ΔE 5.4	2504 2417
2186	Medium Purple	→	2376	Dark Maroon	Close ΔE 4.4	2498 2616
2187	Pastel Blue	→	2382	Pastel Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	2531 2532
2188	Cadet Blue	→	2531	Dana Blue	Very close ΔE 1.4	2532 2382
2189	Baby Blue	→	2206	Baby Blue	Close ΔE 3.4	2239 2433
2191	Bright Blue	→	2526	Bright Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.1	2528 2435
2192	Soldier Blue	→	2527	Soldier Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2302 2523
2195	Blue Suede	→	2627	Pro Royal	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2438 2436
2196	Blue Suede	→	2438	Blue Suede	Near identical ΔE 0.0	2627 2436
2197	Oriental Blue	→	2301	Oriental Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2526 2528
2198	Ozone	→	2533	Ozone	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2433 2530

					Match	Alternatives
2199	Imperial Blue	→	2302	Imperial Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.2	2523 2612
2201	Blue Ribbon	→	2647	Pro College Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2613 2609
2202	Pastel Lilac	→	2286	Tulip	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2486 2406
2203	Pale Purple	→	2424	Cachet	Approximate ΔE 8.0	2286 2288
2204	Medium Pink	→	2288	Iris	Approximate ΔE 7.1	2260 2415
2208	Violet	→	2425	Laurie Lilac	Approximate ΔE 7.3	2254 2527
2209	Light Navy	→	2303	Light Navy	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2613 2609
2210	Dark Purple / Navy	→	2736	Pro Brite Star	Close ΔE 3.4	2428 2628
2211	Medium Purple	→	2260	Hot Pink	Approximate ΔE 7.4	2480 2422
2212	Intense Maroon	→	2587	Intense Maroon	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2616 2376
2214	M. D. Green	→	2515	Bluestone	Close ΔE 3.2	2390 2516
2215	Oceanic Green	→	2492	J. Turquoise	Close ΔE 3.8	2445 2521
2216	Mallard Blue	→	2621	Pro Teal	Near identical ΔE 0.6	2521 2446
2217	J. Turquoise	→	2492	J. Turquoise	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2514 2391
2218	Brite Jade	→	2514	Brite Jade	Near identical ΔE 0.8	2391 2448
2219	Garden Green	→	2447	Garden Green	Near identical ΔE 1.0	2449 2451
2220	Blue Spruce	→	2549	Blue Spruce	Close ΔE 4.1	2589 2444
2221	Deep Windsor	→	2589	Deep Windsor	Very close ΔE 1.9	2444 2549
2222	Dark Blue	→	2459	Green Sail	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2549 2552
2223	Light Blue	→	2222	Light Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.9	2318 2313
2224	Soothing Sea	→	2222	Light Blue	Close ΔE 3.7	2318 2313
2225	Blue Glass	→	2222	Light Blue	Close ΔE 4.1	2318 2313
2226	Bleached Aqua	→	2313	Sprite	Very close ΔE 2.0	2222 2318
2227	Mint Julep	→	2310	Mint Julep	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2452 2393
2229	Medium Blue / Green	→	2306	Periwinkle	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2533 2307
2231	Mid Windsor	→	2520	Mid Windsor	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2730 2519
2232	Medium Blue	→	2529	Dolphin Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	2737 2740
2233	Dark Aqua Green	→	2740	Pro Peacock	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2492 2621
2237	Pale Aqua	→	2517	Seafrost	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2238 2310
2241	Green	→	2321	Pastoral Green	Approximate ΔE 5.8	2457 2322
2242	Kelly	→	2453	Dark Emerald	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2410 2240
2243	Peacock Green	→	2208	Dark Green	Approximate ΔE 9.1	2514 2391
2244	Green Forest	→	2743	Pro Forest	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2447 2449
2245	Dark Olive Green	→	2282	Flite Green	Close ΔE 5.0	2555 2319
2246	Meadow Green	→	2226	Meadow	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2230 2738
2247	Meadow	→	2226	Meadow	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2214 2738
2250	Pale Green	→	2229	Palmetto	Close ΔE 3.2	2595 2317
2251	Evergreen	→	2315	Evergreen	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2458 2734
2252	Field Green	→	2460	Field Green	Very close ΔE 1.6	2631 2315
2253	Green	→	2601	Hedge	Close ΔE 4.3	2584 2229
2254	Dark Army Green	→	2553	Dark Army Green	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2728 2459
2255	Cocoa Mulch	→	2630	Pro Beige	Very close ΔE 1.6	2476 2316
2256	Silver Fern	→	2572	Grayrod	Approximate ΔE 6.5	2573 2474
2262	Moss	→	2278	Moss	Near identical ΔE 0.4	2594 2202
2265	Pale Blue	→	2221	Willow	Approximate ΔE 9.4	2278 2594
2275	Rattan	→	2474	Rattan	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2568 2570
2283	Dark Brown	→	2251	Brown	Approximate ΔE 9.8	2372 2563
2285	Espresso	→	2337	Espresso	Near identical ΔE 0.3	2564 2566
2286	New Gold	→	2413	Flesh	Very close ΔE 2.3	2473 2257
2287	Tawny	→	2256	Tawny	Near identical ΔE 0.7	2257 2510
2288	Bamboo	→	2273	Tan	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2475 2256
2289	Orange / Brown	→	2290	Date	Close ΔE 3.5	2481 2289
2290	Orange / Brown	→	2290	Date	Close ΔE 4.3	2481 2581
2291	Brown	→	2567	Mushroom	Approximate ΔE 9.1	2251 2372
2292	Pale Grey	→	2483	Cloud	Close ΔE 2.4	2540 2618
2294	Orchid Tint	→	2271	Heather	Very close ΔE 1.7	2207 2274
2298	Vapor	→	2539	Chrome	Close ΔE 4.0	2340 2485
2301	Jadeite	→	2221	Willow	Close ΔE 4.3	2585 2202
2306	Navy	→	2620	Pro Dark Blue	Close ΔE 3.8	2296 2589
2006	Peach Fuzz	→	2413	Flesh	Close ΔE 2.9	2256 2257
2008	Lilac Sachet	→	2502	Memphis Belle	Close ΔE 2.4	2237 2223
2009	Begonia Pink	→	2293	Rose	Close ΔE 3.2	2237 2591
2011	Rosebloom	→	2591	Rose Tint	Close ΔE 3.3	2293 2244
2012	Rosebloom	→	2591	Rose Tint	Close ΔE 3.3	2293 2244
2013	Strawberry Ice	→	2611	Pro Cinnamon	Close ΔE 4.9	2412 2244
2125	Almond Cream	→	2413	Flesh	Close ΔE 2.5	2473 2257
2161	Grain	→	2256	Tawny	Close ΔE 3.9	2336 2257
2165	Cameo Pink	→	2299	Salmon	Close ΔE 3.3	2237 2373
2038	Sea Pink	→	2591	Rose Tint	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2293 2244
2061	Crystal Blue	→	2531	Dana Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2532 2300
2190	Della Robbia Blue	→	2524	Country Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2624 2530
2193	Wedgewood	→	2614	Pro Lusty Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.8	2384 2527
2194	Bleached Denim	→	2287	Mauve	Approximate ΔE 8.0	2527 2301
2200	Tempest	→	2275	Slate Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.4	2245 2524
2074	Gray Ridge	→	2422	Ducky Mauve	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2731 2484
2077	Winsome Orchid	→	2379	Orchid	Close ΔE 3.9	2599 2276
2205	Sweet Lavender	→	2406	Sterling	Approximate ΔE 6.7	2486 2286
2206	Persian Violet	→	2301	Oriental Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.2	2406 2287
2207	Dusk	→	2406	Sterling	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2314 2424
2087	Dusted Peri	→	2287	Mauve	Approximate ΔE 7.9	2527 2301
2213	Purple Sage	→	2422	Ducky Mauve	Approximate ΔE 9.1	2729 2217
2096	Light Clear Blue	→	2577	Wonder Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.5	2308 2443
2089	Bleached Aqua	→	2222	Light Blue	Close ΔE 2.6	2318 2313
2228	Crystal Blue	→	2531	Dana Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2532 2300
2230	Alaskan Blue	→	2530	Caribbean Blue	Close ΔE 3.4	2434 2433
2094	Cobalt	→	2524	Country Blue	Close ΔE 4.8	2624 2530
2234	Ambrosia	→	2555	Pastel Green	Approximate ΔE 6.1	2282 2238
2099	Ambrosia	→	2555	Pastel Green	Approximate ΔE 6.1	2282 2238
2235	Bird Egg Green	→	2238	Mint	Approximate ΔE 7.1	2222 2318
2236	Green Ash	→	2238	Mint	Close ΔE 4.2	2211 2311
2238	Ocean Wave	→	2278	Moss	Approximate ΔE 8.8	2594 2517
2239	Blue Turquoise	→	2515	Bluestone	Approximate ΔE 8.3	2390 2278
2102	Spearmint	→	2311	Seafoam	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2312 2390
2240	Brilliant Green	→	2319	Green Oak	Approximate ΔE 7.4	2211 2311
2248	Sage Green	→	2572	Grayrod	Close ΔE 4.8	2573 2474
2249	Seneca Rock	→	2572	Grayrod	Approximate ΔE 6.7	2573 2739
2112	Stormy Sea	→	2265	Charcoal	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2202 2551
2257	Sea Foam	→	2241	Palm Leaf	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2221 2540
2258	Silver Lining	→	2537	Steel	Very close ΔE 1.5	2571 2538
2259	Silver Lining	→	2537	Steel	Very close ΔE 1.5	2571 2538
2260	Misty Jade	→	2222	Light Blue	Close ΔE 4.6	2318 2238
2261	Aqua Gray	→	2221	Willow	Close ΔE 3.5	2540 2618
2263	Aqua Gray	→	2221	Willow	Close ΔE 3.5	2540 2618
2264	Aqua Gray	→	2221	Willow	Close ΔE 3.5	2540 2618
2266	Tourmaline	→	2617	Pro Twinkle	Close ΔE 4.9	2577 2308
2267	Smoke Blue	→	2617	Pro Twinkle	Approximate ΔE 9.1	2577 2308
2107	Evergreen	→	2734	Pro Dark Green	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2315 2458
2268	Evergreen	→	2734	Pro Dark Green	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2315 2458
2269	Evergreen	→	2734	Pro Dark Green	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2315 2458
2270	Evergreen	→	2734	Pro Dark Green	Near identical ΔE 0.5	2315 2458
2271	Cloud Dancer	→	2403	Oyster	Close ΔE 4.0	2574 2582
2116	Star White	→	2574	Aspen White	Close ΔE 4.7	2403 2582
2272	Pastel Parchment	→	2340	Pearl Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2485 2232
2117	Whisper White	→	2582	Bone	Very close ΔE 2.3	2335 2342
2118	Whisper Pink	→	2538	Stainless Steel	Close ΔE 4.3	2593 2476
2273	Crystal Gray	→	2538	Stainless Steel	Close ΔE 4.4	2232 2539
2119	Shell	→	2232	Ecru	Very close ΔE 1.4	2593 2473
2274	Peach Whip	→	2377	Bisque	Close ΔE 4.4	2272 2232
2122	Gray Morn	→	2538	Stainless Steel	Very close ΔE 1.7	2537 2571
2276	Simply Taupe	→	2571	Platinum	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2483 2572
2277	String	→	2483	Cloud	Close ΔE 4.1	2571 2537
2278	Adobe Rose	→	2272	Grape	Approximate ΔE 6.8	2336 2571
2128	Rugby Tan	→	2336	Amber Beige	Close ΔE 4.1	2272 2273
2279	Gray	→	2571	Platinum	Close ΔE 3.1	2483 2537
2280	String	→	2483	Cloud	Close ΔE 4.1	2571 2537
2124	Sphinx	→	2739	Pro Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.5	2483 2571
2281	Mushroom	→	2272	Grape	Close ΔE 4.0	2571 2538
2282	Sphinx	→	2739	Pro Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.5	2483 2571
2129	Quail	→	2314	Satin Wine	Approximate ΔE 7.8	2739 2610
2284	Gray Ridge	→	2422	Ducky Mauve	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2731 2484
2134	Twilight Mauve	→	2422	Ducky Mauve	Approximate ΔE 7.5	2480 2739
2141	Lilac Gray	→	2482	Skylight	Close ΔE 3.2	2404 2405
2142	Hushed Violet	→	2271	Heather	Close ΔE 2.8	2207 2482
2293	Lilac Gray	→	2482	Skylight	Close ΔE 3.2	2404 2405
2295	Silver Rose	→	2406	Sterling	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2731 2484
2296	Gull	→	2731	Gull	Close ΔE 2.8	2484 2739
2144	Lavender Aura	→	2486	Storm Gray	Close ΔE 4.9	2536 2585
2145	Gull Gray	→	2483	Cloud	Close ΔE 4.0	2540 2618
2297	White Sand	→	2539	Chrome	Close ΔE 4.2	2340 2485
2136	Blue Blush	→	2539	Chrome	Close ΔE 4.9	2733 2241
2299	Pearl Blue	→	2540	Traditional Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.3	2618 2592
2300	Highrise	→	2540	Traditional Gray	Very close ΔE 1.7	2618 2592
2302	Gull Gray	→	2483	Cloud	Close ΔE 4.0	2540 2618
2303	Dapple Gray	→	2486	Storm Gray	Close ΔE 4.5	2483 2540
2143	Thistle	→	2486	Storm Gray	Close ΔE 3.7	2482 2404
2146	Purple Cloud	→	2536	Rockport Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2486 2304
2304	Silver Rose	→	2406	Sterling	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2731 2484
2147	Gray Ridge	→	2422	Ducky Mauve	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2731 2484
2148	Dusk	→	2406	Sterling	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2314 2424
2305	Gray Ridge	→	2422	Ducky Mauve	Approximate ΔE 8.9	2731 2484
2149	Snow White	→	2582	Bone	Close ΔE 2.5	2335 2403

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 Robison-Anton Super Brite Rayon

Robison-Anton Super Brite Rayon is a high-sheen rayon embroidery thread with a long history in the U.S. commercial embroidery market.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Marathon Polyester to Robison-Anton Rayon conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Robison-Anton Super Brite Rayon 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 Robison-Anton Rayon?

122 of the 301 colors (41%) rate Very close or better, and 73% rate Close or better. The other 80 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Robison-Anton Rayon back to Marathon Polyester?

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