Marathon Rayon to Marathon Polyester thread conversion chart
Every Marathon Rayon color with its closest Marathon Polyester equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 317 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.
41%very close or better
82%close or better
317Marathon Rayon colors
301Marathon Polyester colors
- Near identical 105
- Very close 26
- Close 128
- Approximate 53
- Poor match 5
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317 colors
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| Marathon Rayon | Marathon Polyester | Match | Alternatives | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Natural White | → | 2117 | Whisper White | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2271 2149 | ||
| 1002 | Eggshell | → | 2255 | Cocoa Mulch | Close ΔE 4.8 | 2117 2149 | ||
| 1003 | Medium Yellow | → | 2016 | Pale Yellow | Very close ΔE 1.2 | 2017 2155 | ||
| 1004 | Medium Yellow | → | 2016 | Pale Yellow | Very close ΔE 1.8 | 2017 2155 | ||
| 1005 | Daffodil | → | 2018 | Daffodil | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2005 2019 | ||
| 1006 | Pale Yellow | → | 2016 | Pale Yellow | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2017 2026 | ||
| 1007 | Canary Yellow | → | 2005 | Daffodil | Near identical ΔE 0.8 | 2018 2019 | ||
| 1008 | Moonbeam | → | 2019 | Moonbeam | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2005 2018 | ||
| 1009 | Canary | → | 2020 | Canary | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2019 2005 | ||
| 1010 | Tusk | → | 2158 | Tusk | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2154 2255 | ||
| 1011 | Star Gold | → | 2020 | Canary | Close ΔE 4.2 | 2019 2021 | ||
| 1012 | Yellow Poppy | → | 2023 | Yellow Poppy | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2022 2156 | ||
| 1015 | Almond | → | 2029 | Almond | Close ΔE 2.8 | 2030 2050 | ||
| 1016 | Pale Green / Yellow | → | 2027 | Pale Green / Yellow | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2256 2275 | ||
| 1017 | Popcorn | → | 2026 | Pale Yellow | Close ΔE 2.8 | 2016 2017 | ||
| 1018 | Black Eyed Susie | → | 2027 | Pale Green / Yellow | Approximate ΔE 8.5 | 2022 2026 | ||
| 1019 | Light Pink | → | 2163 | Light Pink | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2170 2294 | ||
| 1020 | Pink Bazaar | → | 2033 | Memphis Belle | Close ΔE 3.7 | 2177 2164 | ||
| 1021 | Memphis Belle | → | 2033 | Memphis Belle | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2008 2164 | ||
| 1022 | Carnatio | → | 2034 | Carnatio | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2008 2033 | ||
| 1024 | Begonia | → | 2039 | Azalea | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2010 2167 | ||
| 1025 | Cherry Blossom | → | 2010 | Cherry Blossom | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2041 2039 | ||
| 1026 | Dark Pink | → | 2042 | Dark Pink | Very close ΔE 1.0 | 2168 2169 | ||
| 1027 | Floral Pink | → | 2166 | Floral Pink | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2011 2012 | ||
| 1029 | Oyster | → | 2170 | Ivory | Close ΔE 3.7 | 2163 2138 | ||
| 1030 | Rosewater | → | 2172 | Crystal Pink | Close ΔE 2.8 | 2171 2170 | ||
| 1031 | Desert Bloom | → | 2178 | Orchid Pink | Very close ΔE 1.2 | 2164 2177 | ||
| 1032 | Orchid Pink | → | 2178 | Orchid Pink | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2164 2177 | ||
| 1033 | Emily Pink | → | 2035 | Emily Pink | Very close ΔE 2.3 | 2178 2164 | ||
| 1034 | Azalea | → | 2036 | Azalea | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2179 2166 | ||
| 1035 | Medium Pink | → | 2037 | Medium Pink | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2013 2036 | ||
| 1037 | Crystal Pink | → | 2171 | Crystal Pink | Near identical ΔE 0.9 | 2172 2177 | ||
| 1038 | Crystal Pink | → | 2171 | Crystal Pink | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2172 2177 | ||
| 1039 | Bisque | → | 2174 | Bisque | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2173 2031 | ||
| 1040 | Blossom | → | 2046 | Blossom | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2174 2287 | ||
| 1041 | Cadmium Orange | → | 2047 | Melon | Approximate ΔE 5.0 | 2048 2288 | ||
| 1042 | Orange | → | 2048 | Golden Poppy | Approximate ΔE 6.8 | 2050 2024 | ||
| 1043 | Golden Poppy | → | 2049 | Golden Poppy | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2175 2048 | ||
| 1044 | Pumpkin | → | 2049 | Golden Poppy | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2175 2048 | ||
| 1045 | Dark Tex Orange | → | 2051 | Orange | Approximate ΔE 5.8 | 2049 2052 | ||
| 1046 | Sunkist | → | 2052 | Orange | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2053 2051 | ||
| 1047 | Scarlet | → | 2176 | Honeysuckle | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2153 2053 | ||
| 1048 | Rosewood | → | 2044 | Foxy Red | Approximate ΔE 5.6 | 2176 2153 | ||
| 1049 | Tuxedo Red | → | 2044 | Foxy Red | Close ΔE 3.5 | 2181 2176 | ||
| 1050 | Foxy Red | → | 2044 | Foxy Red | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2181 2132 | ||
| 1051 | Shell Pink | → | 2036 | Azalea | Close ΔE 3.6 | 2013 2179 | ||
| 1052 | Rosewood | → | 2043 | Cerise | Close ΔE 2.7 | 2168 2184 | ||
| 1053 | Medium Red / Orange | → | 2043 | Cerise | Approximate ΔE 6.0 | 2183 2153 | ||
| 1054 | Atom Red | → | 2054 | Atom Red | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2055 2184 | ||
| 1056 | Canal Blue | → | 2061 | Crystal Blue | Close ΔE 3.2 | 2228 2299 | ||
| 1057 | Sky Blue | → | 2061 | Crystal Blue | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2228 2188 | ||
| 1058 | Caribbean Blue | → | 2065 | Caribbean Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2062 2230 | ||
| 1059 | Mid Windsor | → | 2231 | Mid Windsor | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2198 2230 | ||
| 1060 | Cadet Blue | → | 2188 | Cadet Blue | Approximate ΔE 6.5 | 2061 2228 | ||
| 1062 | Sky Blue | → | 2189 | Baby Blue | Close ΔE 3.5 | 2061 2228 | ||
| 1063 | Bright Blue | → | 2191 | Bright Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2197 2190 | ||
| 1064 | Dolphin Blue | → | 2066 | Dolphin Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2232 2191 | ||
| 1066 | Blue | → | 2088 | Royal | Close ΔE 3.4 | 2086 2196 | ||
| 1068 | Blue | → | 2072 | Blue Ribbon | Close ΔE 2.7 | 2201 2070 | ||
| 1069 | Royal Blue | → | 2088 | Royal | Very close ΔE 1.6 | 2086 2196 | ||
| 1070 | Blue Ribbon | → | 2306 | Navy | Close ΔE 4.0 | 2201 2072 | ||
| 1071 | Blue Spruce | → | 2220 | Blue Spruce | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2221 2075 | ||
| 1072 | Deep Windsor | → | 2221 | Deep Windsor | Near identical ΔE 0.7 | 2075 2220 | ||
| 1073 | Rose Pink | → | 2076 | Rose Pink | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2077 2163 | ||
| 1074 | Palest Mauve | → | 2078 | Light Pink | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2202 2008 | ||
| 1075 | Light Pink | → | 2078 | Light Pink | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2203 2202 | ||
| 1076 | Mid Lilac | → | 2078 | Light Pink | Very close ΔE 2.1 | 2203 2202 | ||
| 1077 | Purple | → | 2081 | Iris | Close ΔE 4.8 | 2204 2203 | ||
| 1080 | Royal Purple | → | 2083 | Purple Accent | Close ΔE 4.0 | 2084 2086 | ||
| 1081 | Amethyst | → | 2081 | Iris | Close ΔE 5.0 | 2080 2203 | ||
| 1082 | Amethyst | → | 2082 | Laurie Lilac | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2208 2080 | ||
| 1084 | Violet Blue | → | 2088 | Royal | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2086 2068 | ||
| 1085 | Light Purple | → | 2079 | Violet Tulip | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2205 2064 | ||
| 1086 | Violet Blue | → | 2068 | Blue | Approximate ΔE 6.6 | 2084 2086 | ||
| 1088 | Medium Purple | → | 2211 | Medium Purple | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2040 2166 | ||
| 1089 | Port Wine | → | 2085 | Purple Accent | Close ΔE 4.4 | 2186 2083 | ||
| 1090 | Blackberry | → | 2085 | Purple Accent | Close ΔE 2.7 | 2083 2210 | ||
| 1091 | Soothing Sea | → | 2224 | Soothing Sea | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2223 2226 | ||
| 1092 | Blue Glass | → | 2225 | Blue Glass | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2223 2260 | ||
| 1093 | Mint Julep | → | 2089 | Bleached Aqua | Close ΔE 3.6 | 2227 2226 | ||
| 1095 | Surf Blue | → | 2231 | Mid Windsor | Close ΔE 2.3 | 2198 2230 | ||
| 1096 | Blue / Green | → | 2231 | Mid Windsor | Approximate ΔE 5.8 | 2093 2230 | ||
| 1097 | Medium Blue | → | 2232 | Medium Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2066 2095 | ||
| 1098 | Peacock | → | 2075 | Deep Windsor | Approximate ΔE 5.5 | 2071 2221 | ||
| 1099 | Turquoise | → | 2091 | Basic Turquoise | Close ΔE 2.7 | 2090 2092 | ||
| 1100 | Periwinkle | → | 2092 | Periwinkle | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2091 2229 | ||
| 1101 | Aquamarine | → | 2092 | Periwinkle | Approximate ΔE 6.6 | 2093 2229 | ||
| 1102 | Baltic Blue | → | 2231 | Mid Windsor | Close ΔE 3.9 | 2230 2198 | ||
| 1103 | California Blue | → | 2093 | Dark Blue / Green | Close ΔE 3.6 | 2231 2198 | ||
| 1104 | Tropical Wave | → | 2237 | Pale Aqua | Approximate ΔE 5.3 | 2227 2238 | ||
| 1105 | M. D. Green | → | 2214 | M. D. Green | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2239 2102 | ||
| 1106 | Fern Green | → | 2106 | Imperial Aqua | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2097 2109 | ||
| 1107 | M. D. Green | → | 2097 | M. D. Green | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2106 2219 | ||
| 1108 | Dark Blue | → | 2216 | Mallard Blue | Approximate ΔE 6.4 | 2095 2071 | ||
| 1109 | Ambrosia | → | 2234 | Ambrosia | Close ΔE 2.7 | 2099 2225 | ||
| 1110 | Blue Glass | → | 2225 | Blue Glass | Very close ΔE 2.2 | 2260 2223 | ||
| 1111 | Pale Aqua | → | 2236 | Green Ash | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2237 2238 | ||
| 1112 | Seafoam | → | 2102 | Spearmint | Approximate ΔE 5.5 | 2236 2240 | ||
| 1113 | Pale Green | → | 2237 | Pale Aqua | Close ΔE 4.5 | 2102 2238 | ||
| 1114 | Bluestone | → | 2102 | Spearmint | Approximate ΔE 6.4 | 2240 2237 | ||
| 1115 | Vibrant Green | → | 2243 | Peacock Green | Poor match ΔE 10.6 | 2247 2242 | ||
| 1116 | Dark Green | → | 2242 | Kelly | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2103 2108 | ||
| 1117 | Green Forest | → | 2109 | Green Forest | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2105 2244 | ||
| 1118 | Peppermint | → | 2104 | Peppermint | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2218 2243 | ||
| 1119 | Dark Olive Green | → | 2245 | Dark Olive Green | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2234 2099 | ||
| 1120 | Sharp Green | → | 2101 | Spruce | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2100 2151 | ||
| 1121 | Spruce | → | 2101 | Spruce | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2151 2245 | ||
| 1122 | Dark Green | → | 2100 | Dark Green | Approximate ΔE 6.0 | 2026 2017 | ||
| 1123 | Green / Yellow | → | 2241 | Green | Approximate ΔE 5.3 | 2015 2246 | ||
| 1125 | Harvest Green | → | 2241 | Green | Approximate ΔE 6.7 | 2015 2247 | ||
| 1126 | Kelly | → | 2247 | Meadow | Approximate ΔE 5.8 | 2110 2242 | ||
| 1127 | Tapioca | → | 2118 | Whisper Pink | Very close ΔE 1.7 | 2119 2273 | ||
| 1131 | Opaline | → | 2286 | New Gold | Very close ΔE 2.3 | 2125 2123 | ||
| 1132 | Sea Mist | → | 2255 | Cocoa Mulch | Close ΔE 4.5 | 2118 2158 | ||
| 1138 | Bamboo | → | 2288 | Bamboo | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2161 2160 | ||
| 1140 | Tawny Birch | → | 2032 | Roebuck | Close ΔE 2.9 | 2127 2278 | ||
| 1141 | Light Bronze | → | 2127 | Fawn | Approximate ΔE 5.4 | 2032 2128 | ||
| 1142 | Fawn | → | 2127 | Fawn | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2032 2128 | ||
| 1144 | Light Cocoa | → | 2289 | Orange / Brown | Approximate ΔE 6.8 | 2290 2283 | ||
| 1145 | Rose Beige | → | 2077 | Winsome Orchid | Close ΔE 2.5 | 2165 2294 | ||
| 1148 | Medium Purple | → | 2211 | Medium Purple | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2040 2166 | ||
| 1149 | Rose Dust | → | 2211 | Medium Purple | Close ΔE 3.5 | 2166 2037 | ||
| 1153 | New Berry | → | 2059 | Medium Purple | Close ΔE 3.7 | 2169 2060 | ||
| 1154 | Medium Purple | → | 2059 | Medium Purple | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2060 2185 | ||
| 1155 | Burgundy | → | 2056 | Perfect Ruby | Close ΔE 4.3 | 2054 2169 | ||
| 1156 | Red Jubilee | → | 2057 | Maroon | Close ΔE 2.5 | 2058 2056 | ||
| 1157 | Dark Rust | → | 2181 | Dark Rust | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2044 2182 | ||
| 1158 | Burgundy | → | 2055 | Burgundy | Close ΔE 3.5 | 2133 2056 | ||
| 1159 | Dark Orange / Red | → | 2055 | Burgundy | Close ΔE 3.5 | 2180 2054 | ||
| 1160 | Coffee Bean | → | 2135 | Dark Brown | Approximate ΔE 6.4 | 2133 2291 | ||
| 1161 | Dark Brown | → | 2135 | Dark Brown | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2291 2283 | ||
| 1164 | Light Purple | → | 2141 | Lilac Gray | Approximate ΔE 6.7 | 2293 2138 | ||
| 1165 | Skylight | → | 2141 | Lilac Gray | Close ΔE 3.6 | 2293 2138 | ||
| 1166 | Orchid Ice | → | 2294 | Orchid Tint | Close ΔE 3.1 | 2163 2076 | ||
| 1167 | Celestial Blue | → | 2299 | Pearl Blue | Very close ΔE 1.5 | 2300 2187 | ||
| 1168 | Sea Foam | → | 2257 | Sea Foam | Very close ΔE 2.1 | 2261 2263 | ||
| 1170 | Moss | → | 2261 | Aqua Gray | Close ΔE 4.2 | 2263 2264 | ||
| 1172 | Sage | → | 2110 | Green | Close ΔE 4.4 | 2250 2111 | ||
| 1175 | Light Grey / Green | → | 2261 | Aqua Gray | Close ΔE 4.0 | 2263 2264 | ||
| 1176 | Slate Blue | → | 2191 | Bright Blue | Approximate ΔE 5.6 | 2197 2200 | ||
| 1178 | Dark Grey | → | 2150 | Dark Grey | Poor match ΔE 10.4 | 2285 2254 | ||
| 1180 | Black | → | 2150 | Dark Grey | Close ΔE 4.3 | 2285 2254 | ||
| 1182 | Ivory | → | 2117 | Whisper White | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2149 2119 | ||
| 1183 | Wheat | → | 2158 | Tusk | Approximate ΔE 5.2 | 2026 2016 | ||
| 1184 | Crystal Gray | → | 2273 | Crystal Gray | Very close ΔE 1.2 | 2119 2272 | ||
| 1187 | Black Eyed Susie | → | 2025 | Old Gold | Approximate ΔE 5.0 | 2162 2022 | ||
| 1188 | Buttercup | → | 2021 | Buttercup | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2159 2022 | ||
| 1189 | Scholastic | → | 2023 | Yellow Poppy | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2159 2156 | ||
| 1190 | Honeydew | → | 2157 | Mango | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2050 2156 | ||
| 1192 | Dusty Rose | → | 2009 | Begonia Pink | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2038 2034 | ||
| 1193 | Pale Pink | → | 2034 | Carnatio | Close ΔE 4.9 | 2008 2033 | ||
| 1194 | Honeysuckle | → | 2176 | Honeysuckle | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2053 2182 | ||
| 1195 | Pastel Lilac | → | 2202 | Pastel Lilac | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2205 2143 | ||
| 1196 | Brushed Burgundy | → | 2058 | Red Licorice | Very close ΔE 1.7 | 2186 2057 | ||
| 1197 | Cristy Blue | → | 2063 | Cristy Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2064 2189 | ||
| 1200 | Soldier Blue | → | 2192 | Soldier Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2193 2194 | ||
| 1201 | Jamie Blue | → | 2069 | Fire Blue | Approximate ΔE 6.8 | 2068 2199 | ||
| 1202 | Royal | → | 2088 | Royal | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2086 2196 | ||
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| Marathon Rayon | Marathon Polyester | Match | Alternatives | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1203 | Blue Ink | → | 2209 | Light Navy | Close ΔE 5.0 | 2073 2210 | ||
| 1204 | Blue | → | 2072 | Blue Ribbon | Close ΔE 4.4 | 2201 2070 | ||
| 1205 | Bleached Aqua | → | 2226 | Bleached Aqua | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2089 2224 | ||
| 1207 | Peacock Green | → | 2243 | Peacock Green | Close ΔE 2.5 | 2104 2218 | ||
| 1208 | Greenstone | → | 2108 | Jungle Green | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2218 2104 | ||
| 1209 | Imperial Aqua | → | 2106 | Imperial Aqua | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2109 2219 | ||
| 1210 | Blue Blush | → | 2137 | Blue Blush | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2136 2298 | ||
| 1212 | Orchid Ice | → | 2138 | Pearl Gray | Close ΔE 2.5 | 2294 2142 | ||
| 1216 | Midnight | → | 2150 | Dark Grey | Poor match ΔE 11.8 | 2075 2221 | ||
| 1219 | Gold | → | 2022 | Gold | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2023 2156 | ||
| 1221 | Tamarack | → | 2028 | Sun Shadow | Close ΔE 4.5 | 2027 2246 | ||
| 1224 | Copper | → | 2030 | Copper | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2029 2162 | ||
| 1227 | Petal Pink | → | 2009 | Begonia Pink | Close ΔE 3.1 | 2034 2011 | ||
| 1230 | Fuschia | → | 2167 | Ruby Glint | Very close ΔE 2.1 | 2041 2010 | ||
| 1232 | Crimson | → | 2041 | Ruby Glint | Approximate ΔE 5.0 | 2040 2042 | ||
| 1233 | Buff Orange | → | 2024 | Buff Orange | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2160 2288 | ||
| 1234 | Flamingo Pink | → | 2038 | Sea Pink | Close ΔE 4.5 | 2035 2036 | ||
| 1239 | Medium Pink | → | 2204 | Medium Pink | Approximate ΔE 7.9 | 2078 2166 | ||
| 1241 | Dark Maroon | → | 2212 | Intense Maroon | Close ΔE 3.6 | 2186 2085 | ||
| 1242 | Plum | → | 2212 | Intense Maroon | Close ΔE 4.5 | 2186 2058 | ||
| 1243 | Wildfire | → | 2054 | Atom Red | Close ΔE 2.4 | 2180 2055 | ||
| 1244 | Maroon | → | 2057 | Maroon | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2058 2056 | ||
| 1246 | Red Licorice | → | 2058 | Red Licorice | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2057 2186 | ||
| 1247 | Jay Blue | → | 2193 | Wedgewood | Approximate ΔE 5.6 | 2191 2066 | ||
| 1248 | Violet | → | 2192 | Soldier Blue | Close ΔE 4.9 | 2193 2066 | ||
| 1250 | Wonder Blue | → | 2094 | Cobalt | Approximate ΔE 6.0 | 2093 2230 | ||
| 1253 | Ocean Blue | → | 2067 | Solar Blue | Close ΔE 4.2 | 2199 2069 | ||
| 1254 | Blue | → | 2068 | Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2069 2196 | ||
| 1256 | Salem Blue | → | 2070 | Blue Suede | Approximate ΔE 6.4 | 2195 2072 | ||
| 1260 | Violet Tulip | → | 2079 | Violet Tulip | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2206 2203 | ||
| 1261 | Tulip | → | 2078 | Light Pink | Close ΔE 4.4 | 2202 2203 | ||
| 1263 | Violet | → | 2208 | Violet | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2082 2192 | ||
| 1266 | Mint Julep | → | 2227 | Mint Julep | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2090 2089 | ||
| 1267 | Turquoise | → | 2227 | Mint Julep | Close ΔE 3.9 | 2090 2091 | ||
| 1270 | Medium Blue / Green | → | 2229 | Medium Blue / Green | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2091 2092 | ||
| 1271 | Pretty Blue | → | 2095 | Dark Turquoise Blue | Close ΔE 3.4 | 2232 2233 | ||
| 1272 | Mint | → | 2260 | Misty Jade | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2236 2235 | ||
| 1274 | J. Turquoise | → | 2217 | J. Turquoise | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2215 2218 | ||
| 1275 | Aquamarine | → | 2092 | Periwinkle | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2096 2229 | ||
| 1277 | Cyan | → | 2214 | M. D. Green | Approximate ΔE 7.8 | 2217 2104 | ||
| 1278 | Marine Aqua | → | 2093 | Dark Blue / Green | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2096 2233 | ||
| 1279 | Brite Jade | → | 2218 | Brite Jade | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2104 2217 | ||
| 1284 | Meadow | → | 2247 | Meadow | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2246 2110 | ||
| 1285 | Bright Green | → | 2241 | Green | Poor match ΔE 11.1 | 2102 2240 | ||
| 1289 | Green Forest | → | 2244 | Green Forest | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2109 2106 | ||
| 1290 | Dark Green | → | 2252 | Field Green | Close ΔE 3.6 | 2107 2268 | ||
| 1293 | Dark Blue | → | 2222 | Dark Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2220 2221 | ||
| 1294 | Green | → | 2253 | Green | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2113 2111 | ||
| 1295 | Khaki | → | 2113 | Khaki | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2253 2130 | ||
| 1296 | Water Lilly | → | 2252 | Field Green | Poor match ΔE 11.7 | 2105 2109 | ||
| 1297 | Hedge | → | 2253 | Green | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2113 2254 | ||
| 1298 | Mitchell Green | → | 2114 | Mitchell Green | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2254 2252 | ||
| 1299 | Birch | → | 2255 | Cocoa Mulch | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2118 2117 | ||
| 1300 | Seashell | → | 2255 | Cocoa Mulch | Close ΔE 4.0 | 2118 2122 | ||
| 1301 | Oxford Tan | → | 2248 | Sage Green | Close ΔE 4.4 | 2256 2257 | ||
| 1302 | Gold | → | 2161 | Grain | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2288 2160 | ||
| 1307 | Dark Brown | → | 2283 | Dark Brown | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2291 2135 | ||
| 1308 | Dark Brown | → | 2135 | Dark Brown | Approximate ΔE 7.3 | 2285 2212 | ||
| 1310 | Brown Mule | → | 2285 | Espresso | Close ΔE 3.7 | 2212 2135 | ||
| 1311 | Illusion Blue | → | 2138 | Pearl Gray | Close ΔE 3.7 | 2137 2298 | ||
| 1312 | Palest Ivory | → | 2115 | Palest Ivory | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2298 2149 | ||
| 1316 | Skylight | → | 2258 | Silver Lining | Close ΔE 2.7 | 2259 2300 | ||
| 1319 | Banner Gray | → | 2140 | Banner Gray | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2292 2296 | ||
| 1320 | Platinum | → | 2140 | Banner Gray | Close ΔE 2.8 | 2112 2296 | ||
| 1321 | Metal | → | 2112 | Stormy Sea | Approximate ΔE 9.0 | 2267 2213 | ||
| 1324 | Light Midnight | → | 2072 | Blue Ribbon | Approximate ΔE 8.7 | 2201 2199 | ||
| 1325 | Lake Blue | → | 2071 | Lake Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2199 2067 | ||
| 1326 | Grape | → | 2031 | Grape | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2274 2174 | ||
| 1327 | Oceanic Green | → | 2215 | Oceanic Green | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2217 2233 | ||
| 1328 | Cerise | → | 2043 | Cerise | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2168 2184 | ||
| 1329 | Ruby Glint | → | 2041 | Ruby Glint | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2167 2010 | ||
| 1331 | Wine | → | 2057 | Maroon | Close ΔE 4.6 | 2185 2058 | ||
| 1332 | Light Orange | → | 2037 | Medium Pink | Close ΔE 2.9 | 2036 2013 | ||
| 1333 | Pumpkin | → | 2049 | Golden Poppy | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2175 2048 | ||
| 1334 | Spanish Red | → | 2044 | Foxy Red | Close ΔE 2.4 | 2181 2132 | ||
| 1335 | Cerise | → | 2043 | Cerise | Close ΔE 4.0 | 2044 2168 | ||
| 1336 | New Berry | → | 2059 | Medium Purple | Close ΔE 3.1 | 2060 2185 | ||
| 1339 | Pale Gray Green | → | 2255 | Cocoa Mulch | Approximate ΔE 6.6 | 2098 2122 | ||
| 1341 | Dark Aqua Green | → | 2233 | Dark Aqua Green | Very close ΔE 1.6 | 2215 2216 | ||
| 1342 | Vibrant Green | → | 2243 | Peacock Green | Approximate ΔE 6.7 | 2104 2242 | ||
| 1343 | Green Bay | → | 2105 | Green Bay | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2109 2244 | ||
| 1344 | Dark Green | → | 2251 | Evergreen | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2252 2114 | ||
| 1345 | Harbor Green | → | 2114 | Mitchell Green | Close ΔE 2.9 | 2252 2254 | ||
| 1346 | Dark Green | → | 2252 | Field Green | Close ΔE 3.5 | 2251 2244 | ||
| 1347 | Evergreen | → | 2107 | Evergreen | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2268 2269 | ||
| 1013 | Grain | → | 2161 | Grain | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2288 2287 | ||
| 1014 | Pink Sand | → | 2161 | Grain | Close ΔE 2.8 | 2121 2288 | ||
| 1023 | Prism Pink | → | 2034 | Carnatio | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2009 2164 | ||
| 1229 | Cashmere Rose | → | 2037 | Medium Pink | Close ΔE 3.9 | 2038 2011 | ||
| 1028 | Aurora Pink | → | 2011 | Rosebloom | Very close ΔE 1.6 | 2012 2166 | ||
| 1191 | Cadmium Orange | → | 2047 | Melon | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2048 2007 | ||
| 1036 | Heather Rose | → | 2211 | Medium Purple | Approximate ΔE 6.3 | 2037 2134 | ||
| 1151 | Heather Rose | → | 2211 | Medium Purple | Approximate ΔE 6.3 | 2037 2134 | ||
| 1152 | Dusty Lavender | → | 2211 | Medium Purple | Approximate ΔE 6.4 | 2207 2148 | ||
| 1055 | Illusion Blue | → | 2137 | Blue Blush | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2136 2138 | ||
| 1198 | Placid Blue | → | 2063 | Cristy Blue | Close ΔE 3.9 | 2190 2064 | ||
| 1061 | Placid Blue | → | 2063 | Cristy Blue | Close ΔE 3.9 | 2190 2064 | ||
| 1065 | Wedgewood | → | 2193 | Wedgewood | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2194 2192 | ||
| 1255 | Dusted Peri | → | 2087 | Dusted Peri | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2194 2193 | ||
| 1249 | Lavender Violet | → | 2194 | Bleached Denim | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2206 2087 | ||
| 1067 | Lavender Violet | → | 2194 | Bleached Denim | Close ΔE 4.7 | 2206 2087 | ||
| 1150 | Pastel Lavender | → | 2008 | Lilac Sachet | Approximate ΔE 5.2 | 2034 2009 | ||
| 1078 | African Violet | → | 2203 | Pale Purple | Approximate ΔE 7.5 | 2078 2081 | ||
| 1079 | Purple Haze | → | 2207 | Dusk | Approximate ΔE 7.0 | 2148 2087 | ||
| 1087 | Daybreak | → | 2207 | Dusk | Close ΔE 4.3 | 2148 2206 | ||
| 1262 | Aster Purple | → | 2087 | Dusted Peri | Close ΔE 4.1 | 2080 2194 | ||
| 1083 | Purple Haze | → | 2207 | Dusk | Approximate ΔE 7.0 | 2148 2087 | ||
| 1146 | Mauve Shadows | → | 2077 | Winsome Orchid | Approximate ΔE 8.6 | 2165 2129 | ||
| 1147 | Regal Orchid | → | 2207 | Dusk | Approximate ΔE 8.4 | 2148 2206 | ||
| 1287 | Aqua | → | 2096 | Light Clear Blue | Close ΔE 4.3 | 2266 2265 | ||
| 1094 | Aquamarine | → | 2061 | Crystal Blue | Very close ΔE 1.5 | 2228 2188 | ||
| 1276 | Marine Blue | → | 2096 | Light Clear Blue | Close ΔE 2.6 | 2265 2266 | ||
| 1199 | Allure | → | 2197 | Oriental Blue | Close ΔE 4.3 | 2191 2190 | ||
| 1124 | Brilliant Green | → | 2240 | Brilliant Green | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2236 2102 | ||
| 1206 | Pigeon | → | 2300 | Highrise | Close ΔE 3.1 | 2139 2261 | ||
| 1340 | Flint Gray | → | 2292 | Pale Grey | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2276 2279 | ||
| 1330 | Seagrass | → | 2301 | Jadeite | Approximate ΔE 6.6 | 2249 2140 | ||
| 1173 | Vertiver Green | → | 2249 | Seneca Rock | Approximate ΔE 9.5 | 2296 2112 | ||
| 1265 | Pale Blue | → | 2098 | Almost Aqua | Close ΔE 4.4 | 2224 2187 | ||
| 1169 | Surf Spray | → | 2257 | Sea Foam | Approximate ΔE 5.5 | 2261 2263 | ||
| 1171 | Foget-Me-Not | → | 2189 | Baby Blue | Close ΔE 5.0 | 2266 2094 | ||
| 1282 | Jadeite | → | 2301 | Jadeite | Very close ΔE 1.8 | 2261 2263 | ||
| 1288 | Stone Blue | → | 2266 | Tourmaline | Very close ΔE 2.1 | 2140 2301 | ||
| 1291 | Evergreen | → | 2107 | Evergreen | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2268 2269 | ||
| 1292 | Evergreen | → | 2107 | Evergreen | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2268 2269 | ||
| 1348 | Snow White | → | 2149 | Snow White | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2117 2116 | ||
| 1181 | Lily White | → | 2115 | Palest Ivory | Very close ΔE 1.6 | 2271 2116 | ||
| 1186 | Light Taupe | → | 2124 | Sphinx | Close ΔE 2.3 | 2282 2277 | ||
| 1338 | Oxford Tan | → | 2276 | Simply Taupe | Close ΔE 3.0 | 2279 2277 | ||
| 1337 | Simply Taupe | → | 2276 | Simply Taupe | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2277 2280 | ||
| 1133 | Ashes Of Roses | → | 2279 | Gray | Close ΔE 3.3 | 2277 2280 | ||
| 1134 | String | → | 2277 | String | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2280 2279 | ||
| 1135 | Opal Gray | → | 2145 | Gull Gray | Very close ΔE 2.3 | 2302 2292 | ||
| 1303 | Opal Gray | → | 2145 | Gull Gray | Very close ΔE 2.3 | 2302 2292 | ||
| 1304 | Sphinx | → | 2124 | Sphinx | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2282 2278 | ||
| 1143 | Zinc | → | 2296 | Gull | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2129 2295 | ||
| 1162 | Cinder | → | 2296 | Gull | Close ΔE 3.7 | 2129 2295 | ||
| 1128 | Crystal Gray | → | 2273 | Crystal Gray | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2297 2272 | ||
| 1129 | Peach Whip | → | 2274 | Peach Whip | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2031 2174 | ||
| 1185 | Rose Smoke | → | 2274 | Peach Whip | Close ΔE 3.8 | 2281 2121 | ||
| 1130 | Mushroom | → | 2281 | Mushroom | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2277 2280 | ||
| 1136 | Burnished Lilac | → | 2077 | Winsome Orchid | Approximate ΔE 5.5 | 2278 2165 | ||
| 1137 | Dusty Pink | → | 2046 | Blossom | Very close ΔE 1.8 | 2174 2287 | ||
| 1139 | Fawn | → | 2278 | Adobe Rose | Close ΔE 4.2 | 2032 2124 | ||
| 1305 | Cameo Brown | → | 2032 | Roebuck | Approximate ΔE 5.6 | 2127 2278 | ||
| 1306 | Ash Rose | → | 2032 | Roebuck | Approximate ΔE 7.5 | 2013 2129 | ||
| 1163 | Sprout Green | → | 2136 | Blue Blush | Very close ΔE 2.1 | 2137 2098 | ||
| 1314 | Pearl Blue | → | 2299 | Pearl Blue | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2300 2139 | ||
| 1318 | Highrise | → | 2300 | Highrise | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2139 2299 | ||
| 1177 | Tempest | → | 2200 | Tempest | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2206 2146 | ||
| 1323 | Gray Ridge | → | 2074 | Gray Ridge | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2284 2147 | ||
| 1179 | Lily White | → | 2115 | Palest Ivory | Very close ΔE 1.6 | 2271 2116 | ||
| 1211 | Lilac Gray | → | 2141 | Lilac Gray | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2293 2142 | ||
| 1214 | Dapple Gray | → | 2303 | Dapple Gray | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2144 2145 | ||
| 1215 | Gull Gray | → | 2145 | Gull Gray | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2302 2292 | ||
| 1317 | Highrise | → | 2300 | Highrise | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2139 2299 | ||
| 1174 | Lavender Aura | → | 2144 | Lavender Aura | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2303 2295 | ||
| 1213 | Gull Gray | → | 2145 | Gull Gray | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2302 2292 | ||
| 1322 | Silver Rose | → | 2295 | Silver Rose | Near identical ΔE 0.0 | 2304 2207 | ||
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 Rayon
Marathon Rayon is a 40 wt viscose rayon embroidery thread with a high sheen, often chosen for decorative work where a glossy finish matters more than bleach resistance.
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.
More Marathon Rayon conversion charts
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a Marathon Rayon to Marathon Polyester conversion chart?
Yes. This page lists the closest Marathon Polyester color for all 317 Marathon Rayon colors, worked out with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.
How many Marathon Rayon colors have a close match in Marathon Polyester?
131 of the 317 colors (41%) rate Very close or better, and 82% rate Close or better. The other 58 only have approximate substitutes.
Can I convert Marathon Polyester back to Marathon Rayon?
Yes, use the reverse chart, Marathon Polyester to Marathon Rayon. The two palettes are different, so the reverse match is not always the same color you started from.