Sulky Rayon 40 to Brother Embroidery thread conversion chart

The closest Brother Embroidery equivalent for every Sulky Rayon 40 color — 289 colors, each with a match rating and two alternatives. Click any number for full details and Pantone approximations.

2%very close or better
25%close or better
289Sulky Rayon 40 colors
61Brother Embroidery colors

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289 colors
Sulky Rayon 40Brother EmbroideryMatchAlternatives
1001Bright White→001WhiteClose ΔE 3.6 399 124
1002Soft White→001WhiteClose ΔE 3.1 399 307
1071Off White→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 7.1 843 307
1022Cream→843BeigeClose ΔE 4.9 307 010
1061Pale Yellow→010Cream BrownClose ΔE 3.6 843 812
1067Lemon Yellow→202Lemon YellowClose ΔE 2.9 812 027
1066Primrose→812Cream YellowVery close ΔE 1.9 202 010
1135Pastel Yellow→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 3.5 202 027
1167Maize Yellow→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 2.6 208 214
502Cornsilk→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 4.1 208 214
1187Mimosa Yellow→206Harvest GoldClose ΔE 3.8 205 812
1023Yellow→812Cream YellowClose ΔE 4.7 206 202
1124Sun Yellow→205YellowApproximate ΔE 5.2 206 202
1185Golden Yellow→208OrangeClose ΔE 3.8 214 126
1083Spark Gold→208OrangeClose ΔE 4.3 214 206
1024Goldenrod→208OrangeClose ΔE 2.4 214 126
1137Yellow Orange→208OrangeClose ΔE 3.5 214 126
567Butterfly Gold→126PumpkinApproximate ΔE 5.2 214 209
1333Sunflower Gold→214Deep GoldClose ΔE 3.6 208 126
523Autumn Gold→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 5.6 126 214
1025Mine Gold→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 8.3 209 337
1262Dk. Autumn Gold→328BrassApproximate ΔE 5.4 323 330
1159Temple Gold→214Deep GoldClose ΔE 4.4 328 348
1227Gold Green→328BrassClose ΔE 5.0 323 348
1260Summer Gold→214Deep GoldClose ΔE 3.5 208 328
1243Spring Moss→206Harvest GoldApproximate ΔE 6.6 812 208
520Bone→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 6.2 307 001
1082Ecru→843BeigeClose ΔE 3.3 307 010
508Sand→307LinenClose ΔE 3.0 843 399
1127Med. Ecru→843BeigeClose ΔE 2.6 307 010
1149Deep Ecru→307LinenApproximate ΔE 7.4 843 348
1128Dk. Ecru→348KhakiPoor match ΔE 10.8 323 209
1269Mushroom→817GrayPoor match ΔE 14.8 005 079
1054Med. Dk. Ecru→124Flesh PinkPoor match ΔE 10.6 079 399
1217Chestnut→800RedPoor match ΔE 17.5 339 337
1264Cognac→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 17.3 107 333
1070Gold→208OrangeApproximate ΔE 8.0 206 812
1055Tawny Tan→348KhakiApproximate ΔE 7.0 126 208
1549Flax→348KhakiVery close ΔE 1.6 214 126
562Spice→126PumpkinVery close ΔE 1.8 208 214
1313Bittersweet→209TangerineClose ΔE 3.8 126 214
1126Tan→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 7.2 323 214
1056Med. Tawny Tan→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 7.9 339 323
521Nutmeg→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 5.3 337 339
1021Maple→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 5.8 339 030
568Cinnamon→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 6.4 339 323
1158Dk. Maple→339Clay BrownApproximate ΔE 6.7 337 800
1237Deep Mauve→800RedApproximate ΔE 8.6 339 030
1216Med. Maple→800RedPoor match ΔE 13.7 339 337
621Sunset→339Clay BrownApproximate ΔE 7.2 800 337
1183Black Cherry→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 13.4 900 869
1180Med. Taupe→817GrayPoor match ΔE 13.6 323 348
1179Dk. Taupe→323Light BrownPoor match ΔE 12.7 337 339
1266Toast→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 9.4 337 339
1265Burnt Toast→323Light BrownApproximate ΔE 6.4 330 337
1170Lt. Brown→323Light BrownPoor match ΔE 11.2 337 339
1267Mink Brown→339Clay BrownPoor match ΔE 17.5 337 333
1129Brown→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 16.3 339 800
1130Dk. Brown→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 12.4 900 707
1059Dk. Tawny Brown→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 13.4 900 107
1131Cloister Brown→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 13.1 900 707
1058Tawny Brown→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 17.8 339 330
1057Dk. Tawny Tan→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 15.5 339 337
1186Sable Brown→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 15.1 107 900
1247Mahogany→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 16.7 107 333
1214Med. Chestnut→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 15.8 333 107
1215Blackberry→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 16.0 869 107
1239Apricot→209TangerineClose ΔE 4.1 126 208
1238Orange Sunrise→209TangerineApproximate ΔE 7.3 337 126
1065Orange Yellow→209TangerineClose ΔE 3.5 126 214
1168True Orange→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 9.3 339 209
1181Rust→800RedApproximate ΔE 8.4 030 339
1078Tangerine→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 9.2 339 030
1184Orange Red→337Reddish BrownApproximate ΔE 9.2 339 030
1246Orange Flame→030VermilionClose ΔE 3.4 800 339
1317Poppy→030VermilionClose ΔE 3.4 800 339
1037Lt. Red→800RedClose ΔE 4.2 030 339
1147Christmas Red→800RedClose ΔE 3.7 030 339
1039True Red→800RedClose ΔE 3.7 030 339
561Lipstick→800RedClose ΔE 4.7 030 339
1533Lt. Rose→107Dark FuchsiaClose ΔE 3.5 333 807
1120Pale Pink→124Flesh PinkApproximate ΔE 5.4 399 001
1068Pink Tint→124Flesh PinkApproximate ΔE 5.0 399 001
1113Pastel Mauve→307LinenApproximate ΔE 9.1 399 124
1225Pastel Pink→124Flesh PinkClose ΔE 4.4 079 399
1121Pink→079Salmon PinkClose ΔE 3.1 124 085
1115Lt. Pink→079Salmon PinkClose ΔE 3.9 124 085
1108Lt. Mauve→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 7.2 085 124
1117Mauve→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 8.3 124 085
1224Bright Pink→085PinkClose ΔE 4.5 810 079
1256Sweet Pink→085PinkApproximate ΔE 8.1 086 810
1515Rosebud→085PinkClose ΔE 3.7 810 086
1109Hot Pink→086Deep RoseApproximate ΔE 5.7 085 807
1307Petal Pink→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 7.0 086 333
1511Deep Rose→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.2 086 333
1231Med. Rose→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 5.1 086 333
1191Dk. Rose→107Dark FuchsiaClose ΔE 3.3 333 807
1213Taupe→005SilverPoor match ΔE 10.8 399 817
1304Dewberry→333Amber RedPoor match ΔE 15.7 339 337
1119Dk. Mauve→333Amber RedApproximate ΔE 9.6 807 086
1190Med. Burgundy→333Amber RedApproximate ΔE 5.1 107 807
1081Brick→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 8.6 086 085
1034Burgundy→800RedApproximate ΔE 9.7 333 107
1263Red Jubilee→800RedPoor match ΔE 12.9 339 030
1311Mulberry→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 11.3 333 800
1169Bayberry Red→800RedPoor match ΔE 17.2 339 107
1312Wine→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 21.4 800 107
1035Dk. Burgundy→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 19.6 107 800
1309Magenta→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 14.5 107 333
1017Pastel Peach→843BeigeClose ΔE 3.2 307 399
1258Coral Reef→307LinenApproximate ΔE 8.2 348 399
619Dusty Peach→307LinenApproximate ΔE 9.6 348 126
1019Peach→209TangerinePoor match ΔE 15.7 079 348
1259Salmon Peach→337Reddish BrownPoor match ΔE 14.8 339 800
1064Pale Peach→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 8.5 124 399
1015Med. Peach→079Salmon PinkPoor match ΔE 13.3 399 124
1016Pastel Coral→079Salmon PinkPoor match ΔE 12.0 085 124
1148Lt. Coral→079Salmon PinkClose ΔE 3.3 124 085
1020Dk. Peach→807CarminePoor match ΔE 14.6 079 030
1154Coral→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 9.7 085 810
1303Watermelon→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 6.4 086 085
1558Tea Rose→807CarmineClose ΔE 4.5 086 333
1257Deep Coral→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 8.8 800 107
1188Red Geranium→807CarmineApproximate ΔE 5.7 800 086
1111Pastel Orchid→079Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 6.4 124 810
1031Med. Orchid→124Flesh PinkApproximate ΔE 6.7 079 399
1033Dk. Orchid→086Deep RoseApproximate ΔE 6.3 085 807
1080Orchid→085PinkApproximate ΔE 6.7 810 086
1255Deep Orchid→620MagentaPoor match ΔE 10.9 107 333
1192Fuchsia→107Dark FuchsiaApproximate ΔE 9.6 333 086
1193Lavender→810Light LilacApproximate ΔE 5.7 085 079
1297Purple Shadow→333Amber RedPoor match ΔE 16.6 704 612
1298Dk. Plum→620MagentaPoor match ΔE 14.5 869 613
1032Med. Purple→810Light LilacApproximate ΔE 8.9 085 804
1194Lt. Purple→810Light LilacPoor match ΔE 12.1 612 085
1122Purple→620MagentaClose ΔE 4.3 613 869
1195Dk. Purple→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 12.4 613 869
1299Purple Shadow→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 12.1 613 614
1235Deep Purple→613VioletApproximate ΔE 5.1 620 614
1112Royal Purple→613VioletApproximate ΔE 8.1 614 869
1545Purple Accent→333Amber RedPoor match ΔE 11.6 612 620
1300Plum→107Dark FuchsiaPoor match ΔE 14.1 869 333
1189Dk. Chestnut→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 16.9 058 613
1254Dusty Lavender→810Light LilacApproximate ΔE 9.8 804 085
Sulky Rayon 40Brother EmbroideryMatchAlternatives
1296Hyacinth→804LavenderPoor match ΔE 10.3 810 085
1226Dk. Periwinkle→614PurpleClose ΔE 3.8 613 007
1561Deep Hyacinth→607Wistaria VioletApproximate ΔE 6.6 070 612
1302Eggplant→613VioletClose ΔE 2.5 869 614
1301Deep Eggplant→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 13.6 869 613
1199Admiral Navy Blue→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 13.6 614 613
1197Med. Navy→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 15.4 614 613
1325Whisper Gray→001WhiteClose ΔE 2.5 399 307
1268Lt. Gray Khaki→001WhiteClose ΔE 4.9 399 843
1236Lt. Silver→001WhiteClose ΔE 3.7 399 124
1327Dk. Whisper Gray→399Warm GrayVery close ΔE 1.9 124 001
1218Silver Gray→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 7.7 001 399
1011Steel Gray→005SilverApproximate ΔE 7.1 399 804
1328Nickel Gray→005SilverApproximate ΔE 8.3 399 804
1329Dk. Nickel Gray→005SilverApproximate ΔE 7.4 804 817
1295Sterling→817GrayClose ΔE 3.3 005 019
1219Gray→817GrayApproximate ΔE 8.4 005 804
1040Med. Dk. Khaki→817GrayPoor match ΔE 11.3 333 005
1041Med. Dk. Gray→817GrayApproximate ΔE 7.4 005 804
1166Med. Steel Gray→817GrayApproximate ΔE 8.0 005 333
1306Gun Metal Gray→817GrayPoor match ΔE 14.6 612 607
1220Charcoal Gray→333Amber RedPoor match ΔE 15.5 704 612
1240Smokey Gray→612LilacPoor match ΔE 15.9 333 620
1241Dk. Ash→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 16.8 613 620
1086Pale Seafoam→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 7.8 001 307
1063Pale Yellow Green→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 7.3 843 399
1331Pale Green→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 8.6 010 001
1077Jade Tint→001WhitePoor match ΔE 11.5 017 005
1275Sea Mist→843BeigeApproximate ΔE 7.4 010 001
580Mint Julep→507Emerald GreenClose ΔE 5.0 515 517
1232Classic Green→519Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 8.2 808 517
1100Lt. Grass Green→502Mint GreenApproximate ΔE 7.8 027 202
1047Mint Green→502Mint GreenApproximate ΔE 7.0 509 513
1279Willow Green→502Mint GreenClose ΔE 2.5 509 513
1280Dk. Willow Green→509Leaf GreenApproximate ΔE 9.3 502 513
1510Lime Green→513Lime GreenClose ΔE 3.1 509 502
1274Nile Green→509Leaf GreenApproximate ΔE 10.0 513 515
1049Grass Green→509Leaf GreenApproximate ΔE 8.5 513 515
1277Ivy Green→515Moss GreenClose ΔE 4.1 507 517
1278Bright Green→509Leaf GreenApproximate ΔE 6.9 513 502
1101True Green→515Moss GreenClose ΔE 4.3 507 534
1079Emerald Green→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 7.2 517 808
569Garden Green→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 5.3 517 515
1051Christmas Greem→507Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 8.5 515 517
1208Mallard Green→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 9.8 519 517
1085Silver→399Warm GrayClose ΔE 2.9 124 307
1321Gray Khaki→399Warm GrayApproximate ΔE 8.3 001 843
1229Lt. Putty→001WhiteClose ΔE 5.0 399 124
1508Putty→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 11.9 843 005
1270Dk. Gray Khaki→005SilverApproximate ΔE 5.8 399 001
1228Drab Green→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 14.6 005 502
1211Lt. Khaki→005SilverPoor match ΔE 12.1 817 542
1212Khaki→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 8.7 330 515
1272Hedge Green→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 7.5 330 519
630Moss Green→330Russet BrownClose ΔE 3.0 517 515
1156Lt. Army Green→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 8.3 330 515
1173Med. Army Green→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 6.4 330 515
1210Dk. Army Green→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 9.4 519 808
1273Dk. Forest→519Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 11.7 707 517
1104Pastel Yellow Green→502Mint GreenPoor match ΔE 12.2 509 513
1209Lt. Avocado→502Mint GreenApproximate ΔE 8.8 027 202
1322Chartreuse→330Russet BrownPoor match ΔE 10.7 328 515
1332Deep Chartreuse→330Russet BrownApproximate ΔE 7.0 328 323
1177Avocado→513Lime GreenPoor match ΔE 13.1 328 509
1276Pistachio→330Russet BrownApproximate ΔE 6.8 517 515
1176Med. Dk. Avocado→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 5.3 330 515
1175Dk. Avocado→519Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 7.2 808 517
1174Dk. Pine Green→519Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 6.1 808 517
1287French Green→704PewterPoor match ΔE 11.4 507 808
1552Dk. Desert Cactus→817GrayPoor match ΔE 11.5 534 704
1550Desert Cactus→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 12.5 817 005
1271Evergreen→517Dark OlivePoor match ΔE 10.7 808 519
1103Dk. Khaki→900BlackApproximate ΔE 8.5 519 707
1204Pastel Jade→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 7.5 017 005
1205Med. Jade→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 10.4 817 070
1305Sage Green→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 9.3 017 005
1207Seafoam Green→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 15.4 534 509
525Enlish Green→517Dark OliveApproximate ΔE 8.3 808 519
1286Dk. French Green→519Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 13.0 517 707
538Forest Green→507Emerald GreenPoor match ΔE 10.6 808 704
1046Teal→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 9.4 507 515
640Med. Aqua→507Emerald GreenClose ΔE 4.7 534 515
1517Coachman Green→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 7.3 507 519
1045Lt. Teal→542SeacrestApproximate ΔE 8.1 502 010
1288Aqua→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 14.0 509 515
571Deep Aqua→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 6.3 507 515
1503Green Peacock→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 10.6 515 509
1230Dk. Teal→808Deep GreenClose ΔE 4.6 519 507
1151Powder Blue Tint→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 5.3 399 124
1165Lt. Sky Blue→001WhiteClose ΔE 4.4 399 017
1203Lt. Weathered Blue→005SilverApproximate ΔE 7.3 804 399
1223Baby Blue Tint→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 8.3 399 804
1074Pale Powder Blue→001WhitePoor match ΔE 10.4 804 399
1289Ice Blue→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 6.5 017 399
1145Powder Blue→017Light BlueVery close ΔE 2.1 542 001
1248Med. Pastel Blue→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 8.6 017 399
1201Med. Powder Blue→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 8.6 070 607
1292Heron Blue→804LavenderPoor match ΔE 12.1 001 399
1222Lt. Baby Blue→804LavenderPoor match ΔE 11.4 001 399
1028Baby Blue→804LavenderApproximate ΔE 6.1 005 399
1249Cornflower Blue→019Sky BluePoor match ΔE 12.9 017 005
1030Periwinkle→804LavenderClose ΔE 3.7 005 810
1134Peacock Blue→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 6.0 070 607
1029Med. Blue→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 13.3 804 005
1196Blue→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 9.7 005 804
1076Royal Blue→607Wistaria VioletApproximate ΔE 8.1 070 405
1143True Blue→415Peacock BlueApproximate ΔE 9.8 704 405
1198Dusty Navy→415Peacock BlueApproximate ΔE 6.7 405 406
1253Dk. Sapphire→405BlueClose ΔE 4.0 406 420
526Cobalt Blue→406UltramarineClose ΔE 4.2 415 007
1535Team Blue→007Prussian BlueClose ΔE 3.0 614 406
1202Deep Turquoise→007Prussian BlueApproximate ΔE 9.1 406 415
1291Winter Sky→817GrayPoor match ΔE 10.4 607 704
1172Med. Weathered Blue→607Wistaria VioletPoor match ΔE 11.0 817 070
1284Dk. Witner Sky→704PewterPoor match ΔE 12.8 019 534
1233Ocean Teal→519Olive GreenClose ΔE 2.8 808 707
1242Nassau Blue→614PurpleClose ΔE 4.6 613 007
572Blue Ribbon→007Prussian BlueClose ΔE 4.8 614 613
1293Deep Nassau Blue→614PurpleApproximate ΔE 9.6 613 869
1042Bright Navy Blue→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 10.9 614 613
1200Med. Dk. Navy→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 15.6 900 614
1294Deep Slate Gray→869Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 13.9 613 614
1043Dk. Navy→900BlackPoor match ΔE 17.1 007 058
505Deep Arctic Sky→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 14.8 900 614
1171Weathered Blue→519Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 7.8 900 707
1283Slate Gray→614PurplePoor match ΔE 16.0 613 406
643Arctic Sky→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 12.8 614 406
1044Midnight Blue→007Prussian BluePoor match ΔE 15.8 614 869
1182Blue Black→900BlackApproximate ΔE 7.9 707 058
1234Almost Black→058Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 10.0 900 707
1005Black→900BlackNear identical ΔE 0.0 707 058
1206Dark Jade→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 11.2 507 704
1285Dk. Sage Green→808Deep GreenApproximate ΔE 9.3 507 519
1162Deep Teal→707Dark GrayApproximate ΔE 9.5 415 406
1536Midnight Teal→519Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 7.4 900 707
1560Marine Aqua→017Light BlueApproximate ΔE 7.6 542 001
1090Deep Peacock→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 13.7 507 808
1250Duck Wing Blue→415Peacock BluePoor match ΔE 11.0 420 405
1096Dk. Turquoise→704PewterPoor match ΔE 16.2 534 019
1513Wild Peacock→534Teal GreenApproximate ΔE 5.0 507 515
1251Bright Turquoise→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 13.1 704 019
1095Turquoise→542SeacrestPoor match ΔE 13.0 017 502
1094Med. Turquoise→017Light BluePoor match ΔE 14.1 542 534
1252Bright Peacock→534Teal GreenPoor match ΔE 13.1 019 017
1534Sapphire→019Sky BlueApproximate ΔE 5.8 070 420

Match quality is the CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE00) computed from screen RGB values. Sheen (rayon vs polyester), thread weight and dye lot also affect how a substitute looks — confirm with a physical thread card before ordering.

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.

About Brother Embroidery

Brother Embroidery thread is the polyester range sold for Brother home embroidery machines; built-in designs on Brother and Baby Lock machines use these numbers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Sulky Rayon 40 to Brother Embroidery conversion chart?

Yes — this page lists the closest Brother Embroidery color for all 289 Sulky Rayon 40 colors, computed with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Sulky Rayon 40 colors have a close match in Brother Embroidery?

6 of 289 colors (2%) rate Very close or better, and 25% rate Close or better. The remaining colors have only approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Brother Embroidery back to Sulky Rayon 40?

Yes, use the reverse chart: Brother Embroidery to Sulky Rayon 40. Because each brand's palette is different, the reverse match is not always the same color.