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Sulky Rayon to Glide thread conversion chart

Every Sulky Rayon 40 color with its closest Fil-Tec Glide equivalent, a rating for how close it is and two runner-up options. There are 289 rows. Click any number for the full breakdown.

9%very close or better
46%close or better
289Sulky Rayon 40 colors
212Fil-Tec Glide colors

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289 colors
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Sulky Rayon 40Fil-Tec GlideMatchAlternatives
1001Bright White→10000WhiteClose ΔE 3.3 10WG1 10643
1002Soft White→10000WhiteClose ΔE 2.9 10WG1 65513
1071Off White→10WG1LinenApproximate ΔE 6.1 10000 60566
1022Cream→80607Lemon IceClose ΔE 4.4 20468 60580
1061Pale Yellow→80607Lemon IceClose ΔE 4.3 80120 60580
1067Lemon Yellow→80101LemonApproximate ΔE 6.2 80120 80114
1066Primrose→80120CornflowerClose ΔE 4.2 80101 80114
1135Pastel Yellow→80101LemonClose ΔE 4.2 80114 80120
1167Maize Yellow→80116MangoNear identical ΔE 0.9 80123 81225
502Cornsilk→80116MangoClose ΔE 2.5 80123 81225
1187Mimosa Yellow→80108Bright YellowVery close ΔE 1.9 80114 80101
1023Yellow→80114DaisyClose ΔE 2.7 80120 80108
1124Sun Yellow→80108Bright YellowClose ΔE 3.8 80101 80114
1185Golden Yellow→80123CanaryVery close ΔE 2.1 80130 80143
1083Spark Gold→80123CanaryVery close ΔE 1.6 81225 80143
1024Goldenrod→80143MedallionClose ΔE 3.4 80130 80123
1137Yellow Orange→80123CanaryClose ΔE 2.5 80143 80130
567Butterfly Gold→80137Bright GoldVery close ΔE 1.9 50144 50138
1333Sunflower Gold→80130MarigoldVery close ΔE 2.1 80143 80123
523Autumn Gold→50144HalloweenVery close ΔE 1.3 50138 80137
1025Mine Gold→50144HalloweenClose ΔE 3.8 50138 91505
1262Dk. Autumn Gold→80125Honey GoldClose ΔE 3.0 80132 21245
1159Temple Gold→80131Desert SunsetClose ΔE 3.4 21245 80130
1227Gold Green→80125Honey GoldVery close ΔE 1.5 21245 80132
1260Summer Gold→80130MarigoldClose ΔE 2.8 80143 80131
1243Spring Moss→80116MangoApproximate ΔE 5.9 80114 80108
520Bone→10WG1LinenApproximate ΔE 6.2 80607 20468
1082Ecru→20468BiscottiClose ΔE 4.5 80607 20467
508Sand→20468BiscottiApproximate ΔE 5.7 10WG1 20467
1127Med. Ecru→80607Lemon IceClose ΔE 3.5 20468 24535
1149Deep Ecru→20727MochaClose ΔE 3.6 27508 24675
1128Dk. Ecru→24655Light TanVery close ΔE 1.9 27521 20730
1269Mushroom→75005MauveClose ΔE 4.9 40437 24655
1054Med. Dk. Ecru→50473PeachApproximate ΔE 7.6 70182 51625
1217Chestnut→50174RustClose ΔE 3.6 21685 51675
1264Cognac→70490CabernetPoor match ΔE 10.3 87499 70202
1070Gold→80134ButtercupClose ΔE 3.3 81225 91355
1055Tawny Tan→27508ButterscotchVery close ΔE 2.0 91355 20727
1549Flax→27407Military GoldClose ΔE 3.4 27508 24515
562Spice→80143MedallionClose ΔE 3.6 51365 80137
1313Bittersweet→91505BlazeApproximate ΔE 5.5 50144 80137
1126Tan→50144HalloweenVery close ΔE 1.3 50138 80137
1056Med. Tawny Tan→20160MahoganyClose ΔE 4.3 20470 20730
521Nutmeg→20730Light CopperClose ΔE 4.5 20470 20160
1021Maple→51585LavaClose ΔE 2.9 50158 51655
568Cinnamon→50158MarsVery close ΔE 2.1 51585 91505
1158Dk. Maple→51675Burnt OrangeApproximate ΔE 5.1 50173 20470
1237Deep Mauve→71797Imperial RedClose ΔE 4.3 71795 90186
1216Med. Maple→50174RustApproximate ΔE 5.6 51675 21685
621Sunset→50173FirestormClose ΔE 2.5 70485 70179
1183Black Cherry→70504BordeauxApproximate ΔE 8.0 45115 77421
1180Med. Taupe→27504CoffeeApproximate ΔE 6.6 24655 27521
1179Dk. Taupe→24635BarkClose ΔE 3.3 20470 24705
1266Toast→20730Light CopperClose ΔE 4.9 27504 24635
1265Burnt Toast→20730Light CopperApproximate ΔE 5.3 20160 24635
1170Lt. Brown→24635BarkClose ΔE 3.7 20470 20160
1267Mink Brown→24705CocoaClose ΔE 4.2 20478 24635
1129Brown→21685SepiaApproximate ΔE 7.4 20478 87499
1130Dk. Brown→24625BrunetteApproximate ΔE 6.8 70490 20469
1059Dk. Tawny Brown→70490CabernetApproximate ΔE 8.3 24625 70504
1131Cloister Brown→70490CabernetApproximate ΔE 8.5 70504 24625
1058Tawny Brown→20469ChocolateClose ΔE 4.0 20464 21615
1057Dk. Tawny Tan→20469ChocolateClose ΔE 5.0 21685 20478
1186Sable Brown→70490CabernetApproximate ΔE 9.0 70504 24625
1247Mahogany→70490CabernetApproximate ΔE 9.9 87499 24625
1214Med. Chestnut→70490CabernetVery close ΔE 2.1 70504 87499
1215Blackberry→70504BordeauxClose ΔE 4.4 77421 70490
1239Apricot→51365Pumpkin SeedApproximate ΔE 6.0 80137 50144
1238Orange Sunrise→91505BlazeClose ΔE 2.5 50158 51585
1065Orange Yellow→50144HalloweenApproximate ΔE 5.8 80137 91505
1168True Orange→50158MarsClose ΔE 2.5 51585 91505
1181Rust→70485Jamaica SunClose ΔE 3.9 71795 90186
1078Tangerine→51585LavaVery close ΔE 1.6 51655 50158
1184Orange Red→51585LavaVery close ΔE 1.6 51655 50158
1246Orange Flame→70179TomatoApproximate ΔE 5.3 50172 70485
1317Poppy→70179TomatoApproximate ΔE 5.3 50172 70485
1037Lt. Red→70179TomatoClose ΔE 4.7 70485 50172
1147Christmas Red→70485Jamaica SunClose ΔE 3.3 70179 71795
1039True Red→70485Jamaica SunClose ΔE 3.3 70179 71795
561Lipstick→70485Jamaica SunVery close ΔE 1.6 71795 70179
1533Lt. Rose→70206AppleClose ΔE 2.6 70193 70214
1120Pale Pink→70705Pink RoseVery close ΔE 2.1 10WG1 90256
1068Pink Tint→70705Pink RoseClose ΔE 2.4 10WG1 90256
1113Pastel Mauve→50473PeachApproximate ΔE 5.3 20474 24675
1225Pastel Pink→70182Cotton CandyClose ΔE 3.5 70217 70705
1121Pink→70217Pink LemonadeClose ΔE 2.7 70182 70189
1115Lt. Pink→70182Cotton CandyVery close ΔE 1.9 70217 70189
1108Lt. Mauve→70189PinkClose ΔE 4.9 70182 70177
1117Mauve→51625CoralApproximate ΔE 5.7 70182 70189
1224Bright Pink→70189PinkClose ΔE 4.7 70217 70211
1256Sweet Pink→70189PinkApproximate ΔE 8.0 70177 70211
1515Rosebud→70211FlamingoClose ΔE 2.6 70189 70205
1109Hot Pink→77424PassionApproximate ΔE 5.7 70205 70211
1307Petal Pink→70205RhododendronApproximate ΔE 5.7 70812 77424
1511Deep Rose→70205RhododendronClose ΔE 3.1 70812 77424
1231Med. Rose→70812Hot PinkClose ΔE 4.5 70205 77424
1191Dk. Rose→70214BlossomClose ΔE 4.3 70207 70193
1213Taupe→10WG4Warm Grey 4Approximate ΔE 6.1 27521 10WG6
1304Dewberry→27523AuburnApproximate ΔE 8.1 75005 40437
1119Dk. Mauve→75005MauveApproximate ΔE 7.9 27523 77432
1190Med. Burgundy→70703MonarchApproximate ΔE 7.3 70207 70208
1081Brick→70177TangoApproximate ΔE 5.5 70178 91787
1034Burgundy→70200Fil-tecClose ΔE 3.1 71797 70199
1263Red Jubilee→50174RustApproximate ΔE 7.4 90186 70186
1311Mulberry→77427GarnetVery close ΔE 1.3 70202 70208
1169Bayberry Red→50174RustApproximate ΔE 6.5 21685 70187
1312Wine→50174RustApproximate ΔE 8.6 21685 87499
1035Dk. Burgundy→87499Yellow WhisperPoor match ΔE 10.0 21685 50174
1309Magenta→70209MaroonClose ΔE 3.4 70195 77421
1017Pastel Peach→20468BiscottiClose ΔE 2.7 20467 24535
1258Coral Reef→50473PeachVery close ΔE 1.2 20474 20727
619Dusty Peach→20727MochaClose ΔE 2.6 50473 20474
1019Peach→51625CoralClose ΔE 3.3 50170 24655
1259Salmon Peach→50170SalmonApproximate ΔE 5.1 90811 51625
1064Pale Peach→70182Cotton CandyApproximate ΔE 6.2 51625 70705
1015Med. Peach→51625CoralApproximate ΔE 6.9 50473 27521
1016Pastel Coral→70177TangoApproximate ΔE 5.6 50170 51625
1148Lt. Coral→70182Cotton CandyVery close ΔE 1.9 70217 70189
1020Dk. Peach→70177TangoClose ΔE 2.6 50170 70178
1154Coral→70177TangoApproximate ΔE 5.7 70189 50170
1303Watermelon→70205RhododendronApproximate ΔE 6.8 70812 70177
1558Tea Rose→70812Hot PinkApproximate ΔE 6.0 70205 91787
1257Deep Coral→70199DesireClose ΔE 4.5 70206 70200
1188Red Geranium→91787Lip StickClose ΔE 3.8 70812 70178
1111Pastel Orchid→70217Pink LemonadeClose ΔE 2.9 90256 70182
1031Med. Orchid→90256PeacockClose ΔE 3.3 70217 70182
1033Dk. Orchid→77424PassionApproximate ΔE 5.8 70205 77432
1080Orchid→70211FlamingoApproximate ΔE 6.1 70189 75005
1255Deep Orchid→77432Purple RosePoor match ΔE 11.5 42583 70214
1192Fuchsia→77424PassionApproximate ΔE 7.8 77432 70214
1193Lavender→42562PeriwinkleClose ΔE 4.9 70217 40522
1297Purple Shadow→27518Coffee BeanApproximate ΔE 9.6 40437 1WG11
1298Dk. Plum→40255VioletApproximate ΔE 9.7 40249 45115
1032Med. Purple→42562PeriwinkleApproximate ΔE 9.8 70211 40528
1194Lt. Purple→40528MulberryApproximate ΔE 6.7 42577 42655
1122Purple→40255VioletApproximate ΔE 7.3 42587 42607
1195Dk. Purple→42607RavenApproximate ΔE 8.5 30655 45115
1299Purple Shadow→45115WineApproximate ΔE 9.0 42607 40255
1235Deep Purple→42587DamsonApproximate ΔE 7.0 40255 42607
1112Royal Purple→42607RavenClose ΔE 4.0 42736 40255
1545Purple Accent→77432Purple RoseApproximate ΔE 6.3 47440 42583
1300Plum→70209MaroonClose ΔE 3.8 70208 70195
1189Dk. Chestnut→45115WineClose ΔE 4.0 77421 70504
1254Dusty Lavender→42562PeriwinkleApproximate ΔE 5.5 42635 40522
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Sulky Rayon 40Fil-Tec GlideMatchAlternatives
1296Hyacinth→42635AmethystApproximate ΔE 6.2 42562 40522
1226Dk. Periwinkle→42736FandangoClose ΔE 3.7 30286 42607
1561Deep Hyacinth→42715EggplantApproximate ΔE 5.1 42655 30646
1302Eggplant→42607RavenApproximate ΔE 5.1 42736 40255
1301Deep Eggplant→42607RavenPoor match ΔE 10.3 30655 45115
1199Admiral Navy Blue→30655Captian NavyApproximate ΔE 9.3 45115 32767
1197Med. Navy→30655Captian NavyApproximate ΔE 9.6 45115 32767
1325Whisper Gray→10000WhiteClose ΔE 2.9 10WG1 65513
1268Lt. Gray Khaki→10WG1LinenClose ΔE 5.0 10000 65513
1236Lt. Silver→10WG1LinenApproximate ΔE 5.5 10000 10CG3
1327Dk. Whisper Gray→10CG3Cool Grey 3Approximate ΔE 7.1 10WG4 70705
1218Silver Gray→20468BiscottiApproximate ΔE 6.3 65513 60580
1011Steel Gray→15295AnchorClose ΔE 4.6 10WG4 10WG6
1328Nickel Gray→15295AnchorClose ΔE 4.7 10WG4 10536
1329Dk. Nickel Gray→15295AnchorClose ΔE 3.2 10CG7 40666
1295Sterling→10877SterlingClose ΔE 2.8 10424 10CG7
1219Gray→10877SterlingApproximate ΔE 9.8 10WG6 40666
1040Med. Dk. Khaki→40437Dusty PlumClose ΔE 4.3 1WG11 10424
1041Med. Dk. Gray→40437Dusty PlumApproximate ΔE 8.4 10877 10424
1166Med. Steel Gray→40437Dusty PlumApproximate ΔE 6.7 10877 10424
1306Gun Metal Gray→40437Dusty PlumPoor match ΔE 10.2 47440 10424
1220Charcoal Gray→27518Coffee BeanApproximate ΔE 8.2 40437 1WG11
1240Smokey Gray→27518Coffee BeanPoor match ΔE 13.1 40437 70195
1241Dk. Ash→45115WineApproximate ΔE 5.7 77421 70195
1086Pale Seafoam→80607Lemon IceApproximate ΔE 7.1 60580 10WG1
1063Pale Yellow Green→60566Pale MistApproximate ΔE 6.4 65513 10000
1331Pale Green→60580CeleryApproximate ΔE 5.8 80607 60566
1077Jade Tint→65513Cool MintClose ΔE 3.5 10643 60566
1275Sea Mist→60580CeleryClose ΔE 3.6 60566 80607
580Mint Julep→60349ViridianClose ΔE 4.8 60357 63425
1232Classic Green→65743MossyApproximate ΔE 9.6 60350 60627
1100Lt. Grass Green→90366Key LimeClose ΔE 5.0 60580 24525
1047Mint Green→90366Key LimeApproximate ΔE 9.2 67489 60345
1279Willow Green→90360Neon GreenApproximate ΔE 6.4 60802 90366
1280Dk. Willow Green→90360Neon GreenApproximate ΔE 8.5 67482 60355
1510Lime Green→60376KryptoniteClose ΔE 2.5 67489 90360
1274Nile Green→60576WillowApproximate ΔE 6.0 60362 67489
1049Grass Green→60362TurfClose ΔE 3.3 67489 60355
1277Ivy Green→60371AloePoor match ΔE 11.2 60349 60576
1278Bright Green→60362TurfApproximate ΔE 5.3 60355 67482
1101True Green→60355ForestApproximate ΔE 8.8 67482 60362
1079Emerald Green→60357JadeClose ΔE 3.5 60350 60349
569Garden Green→60357JadeClose ΔE 3.8 60349 63425
1051Christmas Greem→60357JadeApproximate ΔE 7.7 60349 60574
1208Mallard Green→60350Totem GreenPoor match ΔE 10.0 60357 65743
1085Silver→70705Pink RoseApproximate ΔE 5.0 24675 10WG1
1321Gray Khaki→10CG3Cool Grey 3Approximate ΔE 5.5 65513 10401
1229Lt. Putty→10CG3Cool Grey 3Approximate ΔE 5.8 10WG1 10000
1508Putty→65513Cool MintApproximate ΔE 5.7 60566 60623
1270Dk. Gray Khaki→10CG3Cool Grey 3Approximate ΔE 5.6 10401 10WG4
1228Drab Green→60624Mint JulepApproximate ΔE 6.5 60623 15497
1211Lt. Khaki→15497NickelClose ΔE 4.1 60624 60623
1212Khaki→65825Light OliveApproximate ΔE 6.1 60371 60574
1272Hedge Green→65743MossyApproximate ΔE 5.9 60574 60371
630Moss Green→65825Light OliveClose ΔE 3.4 61265 60371
1156Lt. Army Green→65825Light OliveApproximate ΔE 5.7 60371 60574
1173Med. Army Green→60574Soldier GreenApproximate ΔE 6.5 60371 65825
1210Dk. Army Green→65743MossyApproximate ΔE 7.7 60574 60350
1273Dk. Forest→65743MossyApproximate ΔE 7.9 60574 60627
1104Pastel Yellow Green→60618Prickly PearApproximate ΔE 6.6 24515 67489
1209Lt. Avocado→90366Key LimeApproximate ΔE 6.9 60389 80809
1322Chartreuse→65825Light OlivePoor match ΔE 11.1 60576 60398
1332Deep Chartreuse→65825Light OliveApproximate ΔE 8.7 80132 80125
1177Avocado→60398Split PeaApproximate ΔE 8.8 60618 60376
1276Pistachio→65825Light OliveApproximate ΔE 5.5 60371 61265
1176Med. Dk. Avocado→60574Soldier GreenApproximate ΔE 7.5 60371 65743
1175Dk. Avocado→65743MossyPoor match ΔE 10.8 60350 60627
1174Dk. Pine Green→60627EvergreenPoor match ΔE 11.4 60350 65743
1287French Green→65615OliveApproximate ΔE 6.7 60350 65743
1552Dk. Desert Cactus→65625FernClose ΔE 4.6 65555 65615
1550Desert Cactus→65555BasilClose ΔE 4.3 65483 60624
1271Evergreen→65743MossyClose ΔE 4.2 60350 60574
1103Dk. Khaki→11001BlackApproximate ΔE 8.5 60627 30532
1204Pastel Jade→60557ThymeClose ΔE 3.6 60623 30317
1205Med. Jade→30646SkyApproximate ΔE 6.6 30284 10877
1305Sage Green→60557ThymeClose ΔE 4.3 60623 60566
1207Seafoam Green→60624Mint JulepClose ΔE 2.5 60556 65555
525Enlish Green→65743MossyClose ΔE 3.7 60574 60350
1286Dk. French Green→65743MossyApproximate ΔE 8.8 60574 60627
538Forest Green→60343Christmas PineApproximate ΔE 6.5 60350 60323
1046Teal→63415JungleClose ΔE 4.2 60335 60349
640Med. Aqua→63425EmeraldClose ΔE 3.0 60349 63415
1517Coachman Green→60343Christmas PineVery close ΔE 2.3 60350 60357
1045Lt. Teal→60345MintApproximate ΔE 7.7 90366 60580
1288Aqua→67482ShamrockApproximate ΔE 6.4 60355 63268
571Deep Aqua→63415JungleApproximate ΔE 6.7 60335 63282
1503Green Peacock→67482ShamrockApproximate ΔE 7.7 60355 63415
1230Dk. Teal→60627EvergreenApproximate ΔE 6.5 60350 60343
1151Powder Blue Tint→10000WhiteApproximate ΔE 7.4 10643 10CG3
1165Lt. Sky Blue→10643MercuryApproximate ΔE 5.4 30290 10000
1203Lt. Weathered Blue→10536SilverClose ΔE 3.8 30644 10643
1223Baby Blue Tint→10643MercuryApproximate ΔE 8.3 30290 10000
1074Pale Powder Blue→10643MercuryApproximate ΔE 9.9 10536 10CG3
1289Ice Blue→30290Baby BlueApproximate ΔE 5.0 10643 37457
1145Powder Blue→37457CloudClose ΔE 2.7 32975 30290
1248Med. Pastel Blue→30290Baby BlueClose ΔE 3.2 37457 10643
1201Med. Powder Blue→30646SkyApproximate ΔE 5.3 90285 30284
1292Heron Blue→30290Baby BluePoor match ΔE 10.2 10643 10536
1222Lt. Baby Blue→30290Baby BluePoor match ΔE 12.0 90278 10536
1028Baby Blue→10536SilverApproximate ΔE 7.3 30644 90278
1249Cornflower Blue→30284Hawaiian BlueClose ΔE 3.2 92995 90278
1030Periwinkle→40666WisteriaApproximate ΔE 7.9 15295 42635
1134Peacock Blue→30646SkyClose ΔE 3.3 90285 37468
1029Med. Blue→90278Tar HeelClose ΔE 2.6 30283 30644
1196Blue→30283AzureVery close ΔE 1.0 90278 30644
1076Royal Blue→30534DenimApproximate ΔE 8.3 30647 33015
1143True Blue→30534DenimApproximate ΔE 7.2 30647 33015
1198Dusty Navy→30534DenimClose ΔE 2.8 30647 30288
1253Dk. Sapphire→30647CobaltApproximate ΔE 6.2 30287 30286
526Cobalt Blue→30288Bright BlueVery close ΔE 2.1 30281 30287
1535Team Blue→30661RoyalApproximate ΔE 6.4 42736 30286
1202Deep Turquoise→32767Deep SeaClose ΔE 3.5 30281 30655
1291Winter Sky→10424Medium GreyApproximate ΔE 7.0 10431 10877
1172Med. Weathered Blue→10424Medium GreyApproximate ΔE 7.9 30646 10431
1284Dk. Witner Sky→65473PersianApproximate ΔE 6.8 37474 30308
1233Ocean Teal→60627EvergreenApproximate ΔE 7.6 60350 65743
1242Nassau Blue→42736FandangoApproximate ΔE 6.5 30286 30661
572Blue Ribbon→30281Blue BerryPoor match ΔE 10.4 42607 30661
1293Deep Nassau Blue→42607RavenApproximate ΔE 8.6 40255 30655
1042Bright Navy Blue→30655Captian NavyApproximate ΔE 8.5 30281 42607
1200Med. Dk. Navy→30655Captian NavyApproximate ΔE 7.7 32767 30281
1294Deep Slate Gray→45115WineApproximate ΔE 6.7 40255 40249
1043Dk. Navy→30655Captian NavyPoor match ΔE 10.8 45115 32767
505Deep Arctic Sky→30655Captian NavyApproximate ΔE 6.4 32767 30281
1171Weathered Blue→60627EvergreenApproximate ΔE 9.4 11001 30532
1283Slate Gray→30534DenimPoor match ΔE 10.4 30532 45115
643Arctic Sky→30655Captian NavyApproximate ΔE 5.8 32767 30281
1044Midnight Blue→30655Captian NavyPoor match ΔE 10.3 45115 32767
1182Blue Black→11001BlackApproximate ΔE 7.9 32767 30655
1234Almost Black→70504BordeauxApproximate ΔE 5.6 70490 45115
1005Black→11001BlackNear identical ΔE 0.0 30532 30296
1206Dark Jade→65473PersianClose ΔE 3.2 60323 37474
1285Dk. Sage Green→60343Christmas PineApproximate ΔE 5.8 67476 60350
1162Deep Teal→30296Midnight NavyApproximate ΔE 6.5 32965 30532
1536Midnight Teal→60627EvergreenPoor match ΔE 10.3 11001 65743
1560Marine Aqua→92985Dark AquaApproximate ΔE 8.9 37457 32975
1090Deep Peacock→60323TealVery close ΔE 1.8 65473 67476
1250Duck Wing Blue→30308CeruleanClose ΔE 3.2 65473 30647
1096Dk. Turquoise→65473PersianClose ΔE 4.1 37474 30308
1513Wild Peacock→60335Irish SpringVery close ΔE 1.2 63415 63282
1251Bright Turquoise→65473PersianClose ΔE 2.7 37474 60323
1095Turquoise→67472Sea GreenApproximate ΔE 8.7 63268 60345
1094Med. Turquoise→67472Sea GreenApproximate ΔE 6.8 92985 30632
1252Bright Peacock→30632Robin EggApproximate ΔE 7.0 65483 67472
1534Sapphire→90285PacificClose ΔE 3.3 30646 33015

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 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 Fil-Tec Glide

Fil-Tec Glide is a 40 wt trilobal polyester thread favored by longarm quilters and embroiderers for its smooth run and matte-to-satin finish.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Sulky Rayon to Glide conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Fil-Tec Glide color for all 289 Sulky Rayon 40 colors, worked out with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Sulky Rayon colors have a close match in Glide?

27 of the 289 colors (9%) rate Very close or better, and 46% rate Close or better. The other 157 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Glide back to Sulky Rayon?

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