Marathon Polyester to Sulky Rayon thread conversion chart

Every Marathon Polyester color with its closest Sulky 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.

15%very close or better

62%close or better

301Marathon Polyester colors

289Sulky Rayon 40 colors

Near identical 0
Very close 44
Close 144
Approximate 110
Poor match 3

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301 colors

					Match	Alternatives
2005	Daffodil	→	1124	Sun Yellow	Very close ΔE 1.4	1187 1023
2007	Persimmon	→	1259	Salmon Peach	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1020 1016
2010	Cherry Blossom	→	1231	Med. Rose	Close ΔE 3.9	1511 1192
2015	Green Dust	→	1510	Lime Green	Close ΔE 2.7	1279 1209
2016	Pale Yellow	→	1066	Primrose	Close ΔE 3.1	1135 1067
2017	Light Yellow	→	1135	Pastel Yellow	Close ΔE 3.2	1066 1023
2018	Daffodil	→	1124	Sun Yellow	Very close ΔE 1.3	1187 1023
2019	Moonbeam	→	1187	Mimosa Yellow	Very close ΔE 1.5	1124 1167
2020	Canary	→	1167	Maize Yellow	Close ΔE 2.9	502 1187
2021	Buttercup	→	1083	Spark Gold	Close ΔE 2.4	1185 1167
2022	Gold	→	1333	Sunflower Gold	Very close ΔE 1.7	1260 1185
2023	Yellow Poppy	→	1333	Sunflower Gold	Close ΔE 2.7	1024 562
2024	Buff Orange	→	1239	Apricot	Close ΔE 4.6	1055 619
2025	Old Gold	→	1227	Gold Green	Close ΔE 4.1	1159 1262
2026	Pale Yellow	→	1243	Spring Moss	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1070 1023
2027	Pale Green / Yellow	→	1104	Pastel Yellow Green	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1549 1243
2028	Sun Shadow	→	1332	Deep Chartreuse	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1322 1177
2029	Almond	→	1025	Mine Gold	Close ΔE 2.6	1126 523
2030	Copper	→	1265	Burnt Toast	Approximate ΔE 7.3	521 1227
2031	Grape	→	1113	Pastel Mauve	Close ΔE 2.6	1085 1054
2032	Roebuck	→	1180	Med. Taupe	Close ΔE 4.7	1128 1213
2033	Memphis Belle	→	1121	Pink	Close ΔE 2.8	1111 1031
2034	Carnatio	→	1121	Pink	Very close ΔE 2.2	1224 1193
2035	Emily Pink	→	1108	Lt. Mauve	Close ΔE 3.0	1117 1148
2036	Azalea	→	1154	Coral	Close ΔE 4.8	1256 1081
2037	Medium Pink	→	1256	Sweet Pink	Close ΔE 3.4	1080 1081
2039	Azalea	→	1511	Deep Rose	Close ΔE 3.1	1231 1307
2040	Dark Pink	→	1192	Fuchsia	Close ΔE 3.8	1255 1191
2041	Ruby Glint	→	1192	Fuchsia	Close ΔE 4.5	1231 1033
2042	Dark Pink	→	1533	Lt. Rose	Close ΔE 2.6	1191 1231
2043	Cerise	→	1257	Deep Coral	Very close ΔE 2.1	1533 1034
2044	Foxy Red	→	1034	Burgundy	Close ΔE 4.6	1237 1181
2045	Very Red	→	1034	Burgundy	Close ΔE 4.5	1533 1257
2046	Blossom	→	1015	Med. Peach	Close ΔE 2.9	1054 1064
2047	Melon	→	1259	Salmon Peach	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1019 1020
2048	Golden Poppy	→	1168	True Orange	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1238 1078
2049	Golden Poppy	→	568	Cinnamon	Very close ΔE 2.0	1168 1021
2050	Dark Yellow	→	523	Autumn Gold	Very close ΔE 1.0	1126 1025
2051	Orange	→	1021	Maple	Close ΔE 4.3	568 1078
2052	Orange	→	621	Sunset	Approximate ΔE 6.8	1021 1158
2053	Paprika	→	1246	Orange Flame	Close ΔE 4.1	1317 1037
2054	Atom Red	→	1311	Mulberry	Close ΔE 3.3	1533 1190
2055	Burgundy	→	1311	Mulberry	Very close ΔE 2.3	1214 1190
2056	Perfect Ruby	→	1300	Plum	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1311 1309
2057	Maroon	→	1300	Plum	Close ΔE 2.5	1309 1311
2058	Red Licorice	→	1309	Magenta	Close ΔE 2.5	1300 1189
2059	Medium Purple	→	1255	Deep Orchid	Approximate ΔE 8.0	1122 1300
2060	Grape Wine	→	1122	Purple	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1309 1300
2062	Ultra Blue	→	1249	Cornflower Blue	Close ΔE 3.2	1196 1029
2063	Cristy Blue	→	1029	Med. Blue	Close ΔE 4.1	1028 1196
2064	Light Purple	→	1028	Baby Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1030 1029
2065	Caribbean Blue	→	1249	Cornflower Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	1029 1196
2066	Dolphin Blue	→	1534	Sapphire	Close ΔE 3.3	1134 1201
2067	Solar Blue	→	1253	Dk. Sapphire	Close ΔE 4.6	1198 1143
2068	Blue	→	1535	Team Blue	Close ΔE 4.7	526 1242
2069	Fire Blue	→	526	Cobalt Blue	Close ΔE 4.4	1253 1535
2070	Blue Suede	→	526	Cobalt Blue	Very close ΔE 2.1	1202 1535
2071	Lake Blue	→	1198	Dusty Navy	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1143 1250
2072	Blue Ribbon	→	1202	Deep Turquoise	Very close ΔE 1.8	526 643
2073	Light Navy	→	1202	Deep Turquoise	Close ΔE 4.5	643 505
2075	Deep Windsor	→	1162	Deep Teal	Close ΔE 4.5	1250 1096
2076	Rose Pink	→	1031	Med. Orchid	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1074 1111
2078	Light Pink	→	1296	Hyacinth	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1193 1254
2079	Violet Tulip	→	1030	Periwinkle	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1561 1296
2080	Mauve	→	1561	Deep Hyacinth	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1172 1030
2081	Iris	→	1194	Lt. Purple	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1561 1032
2082	Laurie Lilac	→	1235	Deep Purple	Approximate ΔE 7.2	1122 1226
2083	Purple Accent	→	1293	Deep Nassau Blue	Close ΔE 4.4	1112 1242
2084	Dark Purple	→	1302	Eggplant	Close ΔE 3.5	1112 1226
2085	Purple Accent	→	1293	Deep Nassau Blue	Very close ΔE 1.2	1042 1299
2086	Purple Maze	→	1535	Team Blue	Close ΔE 4.9	1112 572
2088	Royal	→	1535	Team Blue	Close ΔE 3.1	572 1112
2090	Blue Frost	→	1145	Powder Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1560 1204
2091	Basic Turquoise	→	1560	Marine Aqua	Close ΔE 4.2	1094 1145
2092	Periwinkle	→	1094	Med. Turquoise	Close ΔE 3.8	1560 1252
2093	Dark Blue / Green	→	1252	Bright Peacock	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1205 1249
2095	Dark Turquoise Blue	→	1134	Peacock Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.6	1534 1250
2097	M. D. Green	→	1206	Dark Jade	Very close ΔE 2.2	1251 1090
2098	Almost Aqua	→	1508	Putty	Very close ΔE 1.1	1321 1077
2100	Dark Green	→	1209	Lt. Avocado	Approximate ΔE 7.3	1100 1067
2101	Spruce	→	1279	Willow Green	Close ΔE 4.3	1209 1100
2103	Irish Green	→	1046	Teal	Close ΔE 4.1	640 1513
2104	Peppermint	→	571	Deep Aqua	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1503 1252
2105	Green Bay	→	640	Med. Aqua	Close ΔE 3.2	1513 538
2106	Imperial Aqua	→	1206	Dark Jade	Close ΔE 4.2	1090 1513
2108	Jungle Green	→	1513	Wild Peacock	Very close ΔE 1.9	640 571
2109	Green Forest	→	1513	Wild Peacock	Approximate ΔE 5.6	640 1090
2110	Green	→	1277	Ivy Green	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1101 1051
2111	Palmetto	→	1156	Lt. Army Green	Close ΔE 4.5	1173 1212
2113	Khaki	→	1272	Hedge Green	Very close ΔE 2.1	1176 1173
2114	Mitchell Green	→	1230	Dk. Teal	Close ΔE 3.7	1285 1517
2115	Palest Ivory	→	1268	Lt. Gray Khaki	Close ΔE 4.2	1325 1236
2120	Pale Peach	→	1258	Coral Reef	Close ΔE 3.9	619 1113
2121	Amber Beige	→	619	Dusty Peach	Close ΔE 3.9	1258 1015
2123	Gold	→	619	Dusty Peach	Very close ΔE 2.2	1258 1149
2126	Impala	→	1149	Deep Ecru	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1070 1055
2127	Fawn	→	1128	Dk. Ecru	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1180 1266
2130	Dark Olive Green	→	1272	Hedge Green	Poor match ΔE 10.3	1058 1173
2131	Light Cocoa	→	1179	Dk. Taupe	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1170 1265
2132	Red Berry	→	1237	Deep Mauve	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1263 1034
2133	Burgundy	→	1214	Med. Chestnut	Approximate ΔE 7.2	1312 1035
2135	Dark Brown	→	1057	Dk. Tawny Tan	Approximate ΔE 7.5	1129 1214
2137	Blue Blush	→	1229	Lt. Putty	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1321 1268
2138	Pearl Gray	→	1229	Lt. Putty	Close ΔE 2.5	1327 1236
2139	Traditional Gray	→	1270	Dk. Gray Khaki	Close ΔE 2.9	1203 1321
2140	Banner Gray	→	1295	Sterling	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1211 1270
2150	Dark Grey	→	1103	Dk. Khaki	Poor match ΔE 10.6	1273 1171
2151	Erin Green	→	1279	Willow Green	Approximate ΔE 9.0	1510 1209
2152	Neon Orange	→	1246	Orange Flame	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1317 1037
2153	Fluo Pink	→	1188	Red Geranium	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1246 1317
2154	Tender Yellow	→	1061	Pale Yellow	Very close ΔE 2.1	1127 1022
2155	Lemon	→	1124	Sun Yellow	Close ΔE 3.9	1135 1187
2156	Merit Gold	→	1024	Goldenrod	Very close ΔE 1.6	562 1333
2157	Mango	→	567	Butterfly Gold	Very close ΔE 1.9	562 523
2158	Tusk	→	1061	Pale Yellow	Close ΔE 4.1	1082 1127
2159	Penny	→	1070	Gold	Close ΔE 4.4	1333 1185
2160	Apricot Wash	→	619	Dusty Peach	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1055 1258
2162	Shimmering Gold	→	1227	Gold Green	Very close ΔE 1.3	1262 1159
2163	Light Pink	→	1068	Pink Tint	Close ΔE 2.9	1120 1225
2164	Pink	→	1121	Pink	Close ΔE 2.8	1148 1115
2166	Floral Pink	→	1080	Orchid	Close ΔE 3.3	1256 1515
2167	Ruby Glint	→	1192	Fuchsia	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1033 1109
2168	Strawberry	→	1533	Lt. Rose	Close ΔE 2.5	1257 1034
2169	Ruby Glint	→	1191	Dk. Rose	Close ΔE 4.6	1255 1300
2170	Ivory	→	1068	Pink Tint	Very close ΔE 2.2	1120 1225
2171	Crystal Pink	→	1225	Pastel Pink	Close ΔE 3.5	1120 1068
2172	Crystal Pink	→	1120	Pale Pink	Close ΔE 2.9	1068 1113
2173	Peach	→	1113	Pastel Mauve	Close ΔE 3.1	1258 1054
2174	Bisque	→	1113	Pastel Mauve	Very close ΔE 1.2	1054 1015
2175	Marigold	→	568	Cinnamon	Close ΔE 3.7	1025 1168
2176	Honeysuckle	→	1147	Christmas Red	Close ΔE 4.6	1039 1037
2177	Crystal Pink	→	1225	Pastel Pink	Very close ΔE 1.2	1115 1148
2178	Orchid Pink	→	1148	Lt. Coral	Very close ΔE 2.0	1115 1225
2179	Dusty Rose	→	1081	Brick	Very close ΔE 1.4	1558 1303
2180	Terra Cotta	→	1311	Mulberry	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1034 1237
2181	Dark Rust	→	1237	Deep Mauve	Very close ΔE 1.1	1181 561
2182	Orange / Red	→	561	Lipstick	Very close ΔE 1.6	1147 1039
2183	Bashful Pink	→	1558	Tea Rose	Close ΔE 2.8	1511 1303
2184	Wildfire	→	1034	Burgundy	Close ΔE 5.0	1533 1257
2185	Dark Red	→	1300	Plum	Close ΔE 4.6	1309 1191
2186	Medium Purple	→	1189	Dk. Chestnut	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1309 1241
2187	Pastel Blue	→	1077	Jade Tint	Close ΔE 3.5	1248 1289
2188	Cadet Blue	→	1248	Med. Pastel Blue	Close ΔE 3.2	1289 1145
2189	Baby Blue	→	1196	Blue	Close ΔE 3.4	1029 1249
2191	Bright Blue	→	1201	Med. Powder Blue	Close ΔE 2.4	1134 1534
2192	Soldier Blue	→	1076	Royal Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1253 1198
2195	Blue Suede	→	526	Cobalt Blue	Very close ΔE 2.1	1202 1535
2196	Blue Suede	→	526	Cobalt Blue	Close ΔE 4.5	1535 1202
2197	Oriental Blue	→	1561	Deep Hyacinth	Approximate ΔE 6.9	1201 1030
2198	Ozone	→	1249	Cornflower Blue	Close ΔE 2.5	1196 1029

					Match	Alternatives
2199	Imperial Blue	→	1198	Dusty Navy	Close ΔE 4.1	1253 1143
2201	Blue Ribbon	→	1202	Deep Turquoise	Close ΔE 3.8	526 643
2202	Pastel Lilac	→	1030	Periwinkle	Approximate ΔE 5.0	1028 1296
2203	Pale Purple	→	1296	Hyacinth	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1030 1032
2204	Medium Pink	→	1194	Lt. Purple	Close ΔE 3.4	1032 1033
2208	Violet	→	1226	Dk. Periwinkle	Approximate ΔE 9.6	1235 1242
2209	Light Navy	→	1202	Deep Turquoise	Close ΔE 3.7	643 1042
2210	Dark Purple / Navy	→	1195	Dk. Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1042 1301
2211	Medium Purple	→	1545	Purple Accent	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1033 1119
2212	Intense Maroon	→	1241	Dk. Ash	Very close ΔE 1.3	1298 1189
2214	M. D. Green	→	1252	Bright Peacock	Approximate ΔE 7.9	1094 1095
2215	Oceanic Green	→	1251	Bright Turquoise	Approximate ΔE 8.4	1206 1252
2216	Mallard Blue	→	1096	Dk. Turquoise	Very close ΔE 1.4	1251 1206
2217	J. Turquoise	→	1206	Dark Jade	Approximate ΔE 8.7	1251 1252
2218	Brite Jade	→	571	Deep Aqua	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1513 1252
2219	Garden Green	→	1090	Deep Peacock	Very close ΔE 1.6	1206 1251
2220	Blue Spruce	→	1162	Deep Teal	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1250 1096
2221	Deep Windsor	→	1162	Deep Teal	Close ΔE 3.5	1250 1096
2222	Dark Blue	→	1162	Deep Teal	Approximate ΔE 8.0	1230 1285
2223	Light Blue	→	1077	Jade Tint	Approximate ΔE 7.6	1204 1305
2224	Soothing Sea	→	1077	Jade Tint	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1289 1248
2225	Blue Glass	→	1508	Putty	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1275 1063
2226	Bleached Aqua	→	1145	Powder Blue	Close ΔE 3.7	1077 1248
2227	Mint Julep	→	1145	Powder Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.6	1560 1204
2229	Medium Blue / Green	→	1560	Marine Aqua	Approximate ΔE 8.5	1196 1094
2231	Mid Windsor	→	1249	Cornflower Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1205 1201
2232	Medium Blue	→	1534	Sapphire	Close ΔE 4.2	1134 1201
2233	Dark Aqua Green	→	1251	Bright Turquoise	Approximate ΔE 9.6	1096 1284
2237	Pale Aqua	→	1204	Pastel Jade	Approximate ΔE 8.3	1045 1305
2241	Green	→	1510	Lime Green	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1278 1279
2242	Kelly	→	1101	True Green	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1046 580
2243	Peacock Green	→	571	Deep Aqua	Close ΔE 4.1	1503 1288
2244	Green Forest	→	1090	Deep Peacock	Close ΔE 3.6	538 1285
2245	Dark Olive Green	→	1100	Lt. Grass Green	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1045 1061
2246	Meadow Green	→	1274	Nile Green	Close ΔE 4.9	1177 1322
2247	Meadow	→	1274	Nile Green	Close ΔE 3.7	1049 1177
2250	Pale Green	→	1156	Lt. Army Green	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1212 1173
2251	Evergreen	→	1517	Coachman Green	Close ΔE 2.4	1230 1285
2252	Field Green	→	1517	Coachman Green	Close ΔE 3.4	1285 538
2253	Green	→	1272	Hedge Green	Close ΔE 2.5	525 1176
2254	Dark Army Green	→	1230	Dk. Teal	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1233 1287
2255	Cocoa Mulch	→	1017	Pastel Peach	Close ΔE 2.7	1127 1082
2256	Silver Fern	→	1104	Pastel Yellow Green	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1549 1047
2262	Moss	→	1207	Seafoam Green	Close ΔE 3.3	1228 1211
2265	Pale Blue	→	1204	Pastel Jade	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1305 1211
2275	Rattan	→	1549	Flax	Close ΔE 3.8	1055 1149
2283	Dark Brown	→	1267	Mink Brown	Close ΔE 3.8	1179 1170
2285	Espresso	→	1234	Almost Black	Poor match ΔE 10.7	1214 1241
2286	New Gold	→	1258	Coral Reef	Very close ΔE 2.0	619 1149
2287	Tawny	→	1258	Coral Reef	Close ΔE 4.0	619 1113
2288	Bamboo	→	619	Dusty Peach	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1019 1258
2289	Orange / Brown	→	1056	Med. Tawny Tan	Close ΔE 4.7	1170 1179
2290	Orange / Brown	→	1170	Lt. Brown	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1056 1267
2291	Brown	→	1267	Mink Brown	Close ΔE 4.0	1057 1129
2292	Pale Grey	→	1270	Dk. Gray Khaki	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1011 1329
2294	Orchid Tint	→	1120	Pale Pink	Close ΔE 3.8	1068 1327
2298	Vapor	→	1268	Lt. Gray Khaki	Close ΔE 4.7	1229 1321
2301	Jadeite	→	1211	Lt. Khaki	Close ΔE 4.5	1228 1207
2306	Navy	→	1162	Deep Teal	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1202 1103
2006	Peach Fuzz	→	1258	Coral Reef	Close ΔE 2.3	619 1113
2008	Lilac Sachet	→	1121	Pink	Close ΔE 2.4	1111 1193
2009	Begonia Pink	→	1224	Bright Pink	Very close ΔE 1.0	1080 1121
2011	Rosebloom	→	1080	Orchid	Close ΔE 3.6	1224 1256
2012	Rosebloom	→	1080	Orchid	Close ΔE 3.6	1224 1256
2013	Strawberry Ice	→	1020	Dk. Peach	Close ΔE 3.4	1016 1154
2125	Almond Cream	→	1258	Coral Reef	Very close ΔE 2.0	619 1149
2161	Grain	→	619	Dusty Peach	Close ΔE 3.8	1258 1015
2165	Cameo Pink	→	1115	Lt. Pink	Close ΔE 4.2	1121 1148
2038	Sea Pink	→	1108	Lt. Mauve	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1154 1224
2061	Crystal Blue	→	1145	Powder Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1196 1248
2190	Della Robbia Blue	→	1201	Med. Powder Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.1	1249 1205
2193	Wedgewood	→	1561	Deep Hyacinth	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1134 1172
2194	Bleached Denim	→	1561	Deep Hyacinth	Approximate ΔE 8.0	1172 1076
2200	Tempest	→	1172	Med. Weathered Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1295 1291
2074	Gray Ridge	→	1041	Med. Dk. Gray	Close ΔE 3.8	1040 1306
2077	Winsome Orchid	→	1031	Med. Orchid	Close ΔE 2.3	1328 1011
2205	Sweet Lavender	→	1030	Periwinkle	Very close ΔE 1.6	1329 1028
2206	Persian Violet	→	1030	Periwinkle	Approximate ΔE 7.5	1561 1172
2207	Dusk	→	1041	Med. Dk. Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1219 1166
2087	Dusted Peri	→	1076	Royal Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.4	1561 1306
2213	Purple Sage	→	1306	Gun Metal Gray	Close ΔE 2.9	1297 1291
2096	Light Clear Blue	→	1094	Med. Turquoise	Approximate ΔE 8.2	1252 1550
2089	Bleached Aqua	→	1204	Pastel Jade	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1305 1145
2228	Crystal Blue	→	1145	Powder Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1196 1248
2230	Alaskan Blue	→	1249	Cornflower Blue	Close ΔE 2.8	1205 1196
2094	Cobalt	→	1249	Cornflower Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1205 1201
2234	Ambrosia	→	1275	Sea Mist	Close ΔE 4.3	1331 1045
2099	Ambrosia	→	1275	Sea Mist	Close ΔE 4.3	1331 1045
2235	Bird Egg Green	→	1204	Pastel Jade	Close ΔE 4.5	1305 1508
2236	Green Ash	→	1045	Lt. Teal	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1047 1279
2238	Ocean Wave	→	1204	Pastel Jade	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1305 1228
2239	Blue Turquoise	→	1094	Med. Turquoise	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1252 1095
2102	Spearmint	→	1280	Dk. Willow Green	Approximate ΔE 7.9	1095 1288
2240	Brilliant Green	→	1047	Mint Green	Approximate ΔE 5.0	1279 1228
2248	Sage Green	→	1104	Pastel Yellow Green	Approximate ΔE 7.4	1228 1211
2249	Seneca Rock	→	1180	Med. Taupe	Approximate ΔE 9.9	1211 1270
2112	Stormy Sea	→	1552	Dk. Desert Cactus	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1295 1550
2257	Sea Foam	→	1305	Sage Green	Close ΔE 4.3	1508 1204
2258	Silver Lining	→	1270	Dk. Gray Khaki	Close ΔE 4.2	1321 1327
2259	Silver Lining	→	1270	Dk. Gray Khaki	Close ΔE 4.2	1321 1327
2260	Misty Jade	→	1045	Lt. Teal	Approximate ΔE 7.3	1204 1305
2261	Aqua Gray	→	1211	Lt. Khaki	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1305 1270
2263	Aqua Gray	→	1211	Lt. Khaki	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1305 1270
2264	Aqua Gray	→	1211	Lt. Khaki	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1305 1270
2266	Tourmaline	→	1205	Med. Jade	Approximate ΔE 8.8	1550 1203
2267	Smoke Blue	→	1205	Med. Jade	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1295 1284
2107	Evergreen	→	1230	Dk. Teal	Very close ΔE 1.6	1285 1517
2268	Evergreen	→	1230	Dk. Teal	Very close ΔE 1.6	1285 1517
2269	Evergreen	→	1230	Dk. Teal	Very close ΔE 1.6	1285 1517
2270	Evergreen	→	1230	Dk. Teal	Very close ΔE 1.6	1285 1517
2271	Cloud Dancer	→	1325	Whisper Gray	Very close ΔE 2.1	1268 1002
2116	Star White	→	1325	Whisper Gray	Close ΔE 2.4	1002 1268
2272	Pastel Parchment	→	1085	Silver	Close ΔE 3.2	1327 1120
2117	Whisper White	→	520	Bone	Close ΔE 2.9	508 1268
2118	Whisper Pink	→	1017	Pastel Peach	Approximate ΔE 5.6	508 1085
2273	Crystal Gray	→	1085	Silver	Close ΔE 3.5	1327 1229
2119	Shell	→	1085	Silver	Approximate ΔE 5.3	508 1113
2274	Peach Whip	→	1113	Pastel Mauve	Close ΔE 3.1	1085 1054
2122	Gray Morn	→	1321	Gray Khaki	Close ΔE 4.7	1270 1327
2276	Simply Taupe	→	1213	Taupe	Approximate ΔE 7.8	1270 1180
2277	String	→	1213	Taupe	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1270 1011
2278	Adobe Rose	→	1213	Taupe	Very close ΔE 1.9	1015 1128
2128	Rugby Tan	→	1213	Taupe	Approximate ΔE 6.5	1128 1015
2279	Gray	→	1270	Dk. Gray Khaki	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1213 1011
2280	String	→	1213	Taupe	Approximate ΔE 6.1	1270 1011
2124	Sphinx	→	1213	Taupe	Close ΔE 2.7	1180 1011
2281	Mushroom	→	1213	Taupe	Close ΔE 4.8	1327 1011
2282	Sphinx	→	1213	Taupe	Close ΔE 2.7	1180 1011
2129	Quail	→	1219	Gray	Close ΔE 4.3	1166 1269
2284	Gray Ridge	→	1041	Med. Dk. Gray	Close ΔE 3.8	1040 1306
2134	Twilight Mauve	→	1040	Med. Dk. Khaki	Close ΔE 2.5	1166 1041
2141	Lilac Gray	→	1328	Nickel Gray	Close ΔE 3.7	1327 1011
2142	Hushed Violet	→	1327	Dk. Whisper Gray	Very close ΔE 1.7	1085 1120
2293	Lilac Gray	→	1328	Nickel Gray	Close ΔE 3.7	1327 1011
2295	Silver Rose	→	1219	Gray	Close ΔE 3.2	1041 1329
2296	Gull	→	1166	Med. Steel Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1219 1041
2144	Lavender Aura	→	1329	Dk. Nickel Gray	Close ΔE 3.7	1011 1328
2145	Gull Gray	→	1011	Steel Gray	Close ΔE 4.6	1329 1328
2297	White Sand	→	1085	Silver	Close ΔE 4.6	1229 1327
2136	Blue Blush	→	1321	Gray Khaki	Close ΔE 4.3	1218 1268
2299	Pearl Blue	→	1203	Lt. Weathered Blue	Close ΔE 4.7	1270 1077
2300	Highrise	→	1270	Dk. Gray Khaki	Very close ΔE 1.7	1321 1077
2302	Gull Gray	→	1011	Steel Gray	Close ΔE 4.6	1329 1328
2303	Dapple Gray	→	1329	Dk. Nickel Gray	Close ΔE 3.6	1011 1328
2143	Thistle	→	1328	Nickel Gray	Close ΔE 4.8	1011 1329
2146	Purple Cloud	→	1030	Periwinkle	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1329 1203
2304	Silver Rose	→	1219	Gray	Close ΔE 3.2	1041 1329
2147	Gray Ridge	→	1041	Med. Dk. Gray	Close ΔE 3.8	1040 1306
2148	Dusk	→	1041	Med. Dk. Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1219 1166
2305	Gray Ridge	→	1041	Med. Dk. Gray	Close ΔE 3.8	1040 1306
2149	Snow White	→	520	Bone	Close ΔE 4.0	1268 508

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 Sulky Rayon 40

Sulky Rayon 40 is a viscose rayon embroidery thread popular with home embroiderers and quilters for its soft sheen and broad palette.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Marathon Polyester to Sulky Rayon conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Sulky 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 Sulky Rayon?

44 of the 301 colors (15%) rate Very close or better, and 62% rate Close or better. The other 113 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Sulky Rayon back to Marathon Polyester?

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