Sulky Rayon 40 to Janome Polyester thread conversion chart

The closest Janome Polyester 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.

5%very close or better
29%close or better
289Sulky Rayon 40 colors
78Janome Polyester colors

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289 colors
Sulky Rayon 40Janome PolyesterMatchAlternatives
1001Bright White→001WhiteClose ΔE 3.6 220 223
1002Soft White→001WhiteClose ΔE 3.1 220 253
1071Off White→253Ivory WhiteApproximate ΔE 6.7 001 220
1022Cream→253Ivory WhiteClose ΔE 3.5 210 270
1061Pale Yellow→210Pale YellowNear identical ΔE 0.6 270 253
1067Lemon Yellow→270MustardClose ΔE 4.8 204 275
1066Primrose→270MustardClose ΔE 4.0 238 275
1135Pastel Yellow→270MustardApproximate ΔE 5.5 275 204
1167Maize Yellow→239SunflowerVery close ΔE 2.0 003 275
502Cornsilk→239SunflowerClose ΔE 3.2 003 275
1187Mimosa Yellow→275Canary YellowClose ΔE 4.0 204 239
1023Yellow→238BlondApproximate ΔE 6.7 275 270
1124Sun Yellow→275Canary YellowVery close ΔE 2.1 204 239
1185Golden Yellow→239SunflowerClose ΔE 4.4 003 274
1083Spark Gold→239SunflowerClose ΔE 3.8 003 274
1024Goldenrod→239SunflowerApproximate ΔE 7.0 274 273
1137Yellow Orange→239SunflowerClose ΔE 4.8 274 003
567Butterfly Gold→273Honey DewClose ΔE 3.5 274 271
1333Sunflower Gold→239SunflowerApproximate ΔE 6.0 003 274
523Autumn Gold→273Honey DewClose ΔE 4.8 272 271
1025Mine Gold→273Honey DewApproximate ΔE 9.6 255 272
1262Dk. Autumn Gold→272Old GoldApproximate ΔE 7.8 271 268
1159Temple Gold→271Yellow OcherVery close ΔE 1.5 272 273
1227Gold Green→272Old GoldApproximate ΔE 6.6 271 268
1260Summer Gold→271Yellow OcherApproximate ΔE 5.3 272 003
1243Spring Moss→003GoldClose ΔE 4.8 239 238
520Bone→253Ivory WhiteApproximate ΔE 6.1 210 001
1082Ecru→210Pale YellowApproximate ΔE 8.0 238 253
508Sand→213BeigeApproximate ΔE 9.9 253 210
1127Med. Ecru→253Ivory WhiteApproximate ΔE 6.4 210 238
1149Deep Ecru→224BambooClose ΔE 4.7 213 238
1128Dk. Ecru→237UmberClose ΔE 4.3 255 236
1269Mushroom→237UmberPoor match ΔE 13.1 236 256
1054Med. Dk. Ecru→236CinnamonApproximate ΔE 8.0 223 233
1217Chestnut→258SiennaPoor match ΔE 14.9 259 215
1264Cognac→205Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 9.7 260 259
1070Gold→003GoldClose ΔE 3.5 238 239
1055Tawny Tan→224BambooClose ΔE 3.1 274 212
1549Flax→224BambooApproximate ΔE 5.9 272 003
562Spice→274TangerineClose ΔE 4.4 273 239
1313Bittersweet→273Honey DewClose ΔE 4.9 255 274
1126Tan→273Honey DewApproximate ΔE 7.0 272 271
1056Med. Tawny Tan→257Cocoa BrownApproximate ΔE 7.8 258 214
521Nutmeg→257Cocoa BrownClose ΔE 4.3 258 214
1021Maple→254HazelClose ΔE 2.7 203 235
568Cinnamon→254HazelClose ΔE 4.9 203 235
1158Dk. Maple→258SiennaApproximate ΔE 6.1 214 257
1237Deep Mauve→258SiennaApproximate ΔE 9.4 244 225
1216Med. Maple→258SiennaPoor match ΔE 13.1 225 214
621Sunset→258SiennaApproximate ΔE 8.0 225 202
1183Black Cherry→260Dark SepiaPoor match ΔE 12.1 205 259
1180Med. Taupe→237UmberApproximate ΔE 5.1 268 257
1179Dk. Taupe→214BrownClose ΔE 4.7 257 258
1266Toast→257Cocoa BrownClose ΔE 3.2 214 258
1265Burnt Toast→257Cocoa BrownApproximate ΔE 6.1 214 258
1170Lt. Brown→257Cocoa BrownApproximate ΔE 5.4 214 258
1267Mink Brown→214BrownApproximate ΔE 8.6 258 259
1129Brown→205Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 7.9 260 259
1130Dk. Brown→205Dark BrownClose ΔE 3.9 260 259
1059Dk. Tawny Brown→205Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 6.8 260 259
1131Cloister Brown→260Dark SepiaApproximate ΔE 8.3 205 259
1058Tawny Brown→205Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 12.3 259 260
1057Dk. Tawny Tan→205Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 7.7 260 259
1186Sable Brown→205Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 8.2 260 259
1247Mahogany→205Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 9.2 260 259
1214Med. Chestnut→260Dark SepiaVery close ΔE 1.8 259 205
1215Blackberry→260Dark SepiaApproximate ΔE 7.8 259 205
1239Apricot→274TangerineApproximate ΔE 5.4 273 212
1238Orange Sunrise→203OrangeApproximate ΔE 8.5 255 273
1065Orange Yellow→273Honey DewClose ΔE 4.2 255 274
1168True Orange→203OrangeClose ΔE 4.3 254 255
1181Rust→225RedPoor match ΔE 11.2 244 258
1078Tangerine→203OrangeNear identical ΔE 0.0 254 235
1184Orange Red→203OrangeNear identical ΔE 0.0 254 235
1246Orange Flame→225RedNear identical ΔE 0.0 244 202
1317Poppy→225RedNear identical ΔE 0.0 244 202
1037Lt. Red→225RedVery close ΔE 1.3 244 202
1147Christmas Red→225RedClose ΔE 4.3 244 202
1039True Red→225RedClose ΔE 4.3 244 202
561Lipstick→225RedApproximate ΔE 6.5 244 202
1533Lt. Rose→242BurgundyApproximate ΔE 7.8 215 241
1120Pale Pink→223Beige GrayApproximate ΔE 7.9 220 001
1068Pink Tint→223Beige GrayApproximate ΔE 9.1 220 001
1113Pastel Mauve→213BeigeApproximate ΔE 7.2 223 212
1225Pastel Pink→233Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 5.3 223 240
1121Pink→240Orchid PinkApproximate ΔE 6.1 233 211
1115Lt. Pink→233Salmon PinkClose ΔE 3.0 256 236
1108Lt. Mauve→256SalmonClose ΔE 3.2 233 211
1117Mauve→256SalmonClose ΔE 3.3 233 236
1224Bright Pink→211Pale PinkClose ΔE 2.5 240 233
1256Sweet Pink→211Pale PinkApproximate ΔE 7.1 201 256
1515Rosebud→266Floral PinkApproximate ΔE 5.2 201 211
1109Hot Pink→201PinkClose ΔE 4.9 266 265
1307Petal Pink→201PinkApproximate ΔE 9.5 266 265
1511Deep Rose→201PinkApproximate ΔE 8.5 265 266
1231Med. Rose→265CrimsonPoor match ΔE 11.7 201 241
1191Dk. Rose→242BurgundyApproximate ΔE 7.1 241 267
1213Taupe→223Beige GrayApproximate ΔE 7.1 237 213
1304Dewberry→214BrownApproximate ΔE 9.9 258 257
1119Dk. Mauve→201PinkPoor match ΔE 14.8 208 266
1190Med. Burgundy→242BurgundyApproximate ΔE 8.8 267 215
1081Brick→256SalmonPoor match ΔE 10.9 201 234
1034Burgundy→244Cardinal RedPoor match ΔE 11.8 242 215
1263Red Jubilee→258SiennaPoor match ΔE 14.4 225 215
1311Mulberry→215Wine RedClose ΔE 2.3 242 259
1169Bayberry Red→215Wine RedPoor match ΔE 14.4 259 260
1312Wine→260Dark SepiaPoor match ΔE 13.0 215 205
1035Dk. Burgundy→260Dark SepiaPoor match ΔE 11.6 205 259
1309Magenta→267WineClose ΔE 4.0 215 242
1017Pastel Peach→253Ivory WhiteApproximate ΔE 9.0 210 213
1258Coral Reef→213BeigeApproximate ΔE 6.0 212 224
619Dusty Peach→213BeigeApproximate ΔE 5.8 212 224
1019Peach→236CinnamonClose ΔE 2.4 212 255
1259Salmon Peach→234CoralApproximate ΔE 8.6 236 235
1064Pale Peach→233Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 6.4 236 256
1015Med. Peach→236CinnamonClose ΔE 4.4 223 212
1016Pastel Coral→256SalmonVery close ΔE 2.2 236 233
1148Lt. Coral→233Salmon PinkNear identical ΔE 0.5 256 211
1020Dk. Peach→256SalmonApproximate ΔE 6.8 234 236
1154Coral→256SalmonClose ΔE 2.8 233 211
1303Watermelon→201PinkApproximate ΔE 7.8 266 265
1558Tea Rose→201PinkPoor match ΔE 10.1 266 265
1257Deep Coral→244Cardinal RedApproximate ΔE 9.7 225 242
1188Red Geranium→244Cardinal RedApproximate ΔE 8.6 234 225
1111Pastel Orchid→240Orchid PinkApproximate ΔE 5.8 233 211
1031Med. Orchid→233Salmon PinkApproximate ΔE 9.3 240 223
1033Dk. Orchid→201PinkApproximate ΔE 5.6 266 265
1080Orchid→201PinkApproximate ΔE 6.6 266 211
1255Deep Orchid→241Peony PurpleVery close ΔE 1.4 208 267
1192Fuchsia→241Peony PurpleClose ΔE 4.5 265 208
1193Lavender→240Orchid PinkClose ΔE 4.7 211 233
1297Purple Shadow→252Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 12.9 259 267
1298Dk. Plum→267WinePoor match ΔE 11.8 259 252
1032Med. Purple→266Floral PinkPoor match ΔE 12.3 209 240
1194Lt. Purple→266Floral PinkPoor match ΔE 11.3 208 265
1122Purple→243Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 10.7 261 241
1195Dk. Purple→243Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 6.8 232 207
1299Purple Shadow→243Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 9.4 232 267
1235Deep Purple→261Violet BlueApproximate ΔE 8.0 243 262
1112Royal Purple→243Royal PurpleClose ΔE 2.8 232 262
1545Purple Accent→208PurpleApproximate ΔE 6.6 267 266
1300Plum→267WineClose ΔE 4.1 242 215
1189Dk. Chestnut→260Dark SepiaPoor match ΔE 11.8 267 259
1254Dusty Lavender→240Orchid PinkApproximate ΔE 8.6 209 211
Sulky Rayon 40Janome PolyesterMatchAlternatives
1296Hyacinth→209Pale VioletApproximate ΔE 9.2 240 216
1226Dk. Periwinkle→261Violet BlueClose ΔE 4.9 262 207
1561Deep Hyacinth→209Pale VioletPoor match ΔE 15.2 263 222
1302Eggplant→243Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 6.8 261 262
1301Deep Eggplant→243Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 8.6 232 207
1199Admiral Navy Blue→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 8.9 243 207
1197Med. Navy→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 9.7 243 207
1325Whisper Gray→001WhiteClose ΔE 2.5 220 253
1268Lt. Gray Khaki→001WhiteClose ΔE 4.9 220 253
1236Lt. Silver→220Silver GrayClose ΔE 2.9 001 223
1327Dk. Whisper Gray→223Beige GrayClose ΔE 4.7 220 213
1218Silver Gray→253Ivory WhiteApproximate ΔE 8.0 220 001
1011Steel Gray→223Beige GrayApproximate ΔE 8.1 213 209
1328Nickel Gray→223Beige GrayApproximate ΔE 7.7 220 213
1329Dk. Nickel Gray→223Beige GrayPoor match ΔE 11.7 209 216
1295Sterling→221GrayApproximate ΔE 9.2 216 252
1219Gray→209Pale VioletPoor match ΔE 15.5 237 223
1040Med. Dk. Khaki→252Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 15.1 214 208
1041Med. Dk. Gray→252Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 17.0 209 237
1166Med. Steel Gray→237UmberPoor match ΔE 15.9 214 252
1306Gun Metal Gray→252Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 13.7 208 209
1220Charcoal Gray→259SepiaPoor match ΔE 12.5 252 267
1240Smokey Gray→267WinePoor match ΔE 13.5 208 252
1241Dk. Ash→267WineApproximate ΔE 9.2 259 260
1086Pale Seafoam→253Ivory WhiteClose ΔE 3.2 210 001
1063Pale Yellow Green→001WhiteApproximate ΔE 7.3 220 253
1331Pale Green→253Ivory WhiteClose ΔE 3.9 245 210
1077Jade Tint→228Baby BlueApproximate ΔE 9.6 220 001
1275Sea Mist→253Ivory WhiteApproximate ΔE 6.0 245 210
580Mint Julep→226GreenApproximate ΔE 5.1 219 248
1232Classic Green→248Dark GreenApproximate ΔE 8.4 219 226
1100Lt. Grass Green→264Green DustApproximate ΔE 6.0 270 210
1047Mint Green→264Green DustApproximate ΔE 8.0 245 227
1279Willow Green→218Yellow GreenApproximate ΔE 8.2 264 206
1280Dk. Willow Green→206Bright GreenApproximate ΔE 5.8 250 249
1510Lime Green→218Yellow GreenClose ΔE 4.0 247 206
1274Nile Green→247Meadow GreenVery close ΔE 2.2 246 269
1049Grass Green→247Meadow GreenApproximate ΔE 5.9 206 269
1277Ivy Green→269MeadowApproximate ΔE 6.7 226 246
1278Bright Green→206Bright GreenClose ΔE 3.5 247 269
1101True Green→269MeadowClose ΔE 3.9 226 246
1079Emerald Green→219Olive GreenClose ΔE 4.4 248 226
569Garden Green→219Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 5.2 226 248
1051Christmas Greem→226GreenApproximate ΔE 6.2 219 248
1208Mallard Green→248Dark GreenClose ΔE 3.6 219 226
1085Silver→223Beige GrayApproximate ΔE 5.2 213 220
1321Gray Khaki→220Silver GrayApproximate ΔE 9.2 001 213
1229Lt. Putty→220Silver GrayClose ΔE 3.2 001 223
1508Putty→245Opal GreenPoor match ΔE 11.7 220 227
1270Dk. Gray Khaki→223Beige GrayPoor match ΔE 10.5 213 220
1228Drab Green→221GrayPoor match ΔE 13.1 250 227
1211Lt. Khaki→221GrayApproximate ΔE 9.3 268 250
1212Khaki→246Moss GreenPoor match ΔE 14.3 219 226
1272Hedge Green→219Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 13.6 248 226
630Moss Green→246Moss GreenPoor match ΔE 14.3 247 268
1156Lt. Army Green→246Moss GreenPoor match ΔE 14.4 219 226
1173Med. Army Green→219Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 14.2 248 246
1210Dk. Army Green→248Dark GreenApproximate ΔE 8.2 219 226
1273Dk. Forest→248Dark GreenPoor match ΔE 16.1 219 002
1104Pastel Yellow Green→268Olive DrabPoor match ΔE 13.0 264 247
1209Lt. Avocado→264Green DustApproximate ΔE 9.0 218 270
1322Chartreuse→247Meadow GreenApproximate ΔE 9.9 246 268
1332Deep Chartreuse→247Meadow GreenPoor match ΔE 13.6 268 246
1177Avocado→247Meadow GreenApproximate ΔE 8.8 218 246
1276Pistachio→246Moss GreenPoor match ΔE 11.2 247 269
1176Med. Dk. Avocado→219Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 14.9 248 226
1175Dk. Avocado→248Dark GreenApproximate ΔE 9.7 219 002
1174Dk. Pine Green→248Dark GreenPoor match ΔE 10.7 219 002
1287French Green→219Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 8.9 248 252
1552Dk. Desert Cactus→221GrayPoor match ΔE 12.5 246 251
1550Desert Cactus→221GrayApproximate ΔE 8.4 251 250
1271Evergreen→219Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 6.1 248 226
1103Dk. Khaki→002BlackApproximate ΔE 8.5 248 219
1204Pastel Jade→227Pale AquaApproximate ΔE 7.8 228 245
1205Med. Jade→221GrayApproximate ΔE 10.0 230 216
1305Sage Green→228Baby BlueApproximate ΔE 9.5 227 245
1207Seafoam Green→250Emerald GreenPoor match ΔE 10.4 221 227
525Enlish Green→219Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 7.5 248 226
1286Dk. French Green→248Dark GreenPoor match ΔE 16.3 219 002
538Forest Green→219Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 9.1 226 248
1046Teal→226GreenApproximate ΔE 8.1 251 246
640Med. Aqua→226GreenApproximate ΔE 8.3 219 251
1517Coachman Green→219Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 8.2 248 226
1045Lt. Teal→245Opal GreenClose ΔE 3.4 264 227
1288Aqua→250Emerald GreenApproximate ΔE 7.3 206 251
571Deep Aqua→251Peacock GreenClose ΔE 4.2 250 226
1503Green Peacock→251Peacock GreenApproximate ΔE 7.7 250 246
1230Dk. Teal→219Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 11.4 248 226
1151Powder Blue Tint→220Silver GrayClose ΔE 4.5 001 223
1165Lt. Sky Blue→220Silver GrayClose ΔE 3.6 001 216
1203Lt. Weathered Blue→216Pale SkyClose ΔE 5.0 221 220
1223Baby Blue Tint→220Silver GrayApproximate ΔE 7.7 001 216
1074Pale Powder Blue→220Silver GrayApproximate ΔE 9.3 001 216
1289Ice Blue→220Silver GrayApproximate ΔE 6.3 001 228
1145Powder Blue→228Baby BlueClose ΔE 3.6 229 216
1248Med. Pastel Blue→220Silver GrayApproximate ΔE 8.1 001 228
1201Med. Powder Blue→230Bright BlueApproximate ΔE 9.8 216 263
1292Heron Blue→220Silver GrayPoor match ΔE 12.0 216 001
1222Lt. Baby Blue→216Pale SkyPoor match ΔE 13.2 220 001
1028Baby Blue→216Pale SkyPoor match ΔE 10.6 209 220
1249Cornflower Blue→230Bright BlueClose ΔE 3.5 216 217
1030Periwinkle→209Pale VioletClose ΔE 4.2 216 230
1134Peacock Blue→263Solar BluePoor match ΔE 11.2 222 230
1029Med. Blue→216Pale SkyApproximate ΔE 6.5 230 228
1196Blue→216Pale SkyApproximate ΔE 5.4 230 228
1076Royal Blue→222Ocean BluePoor match ΔE 13.4 263 231
1143True Blue→252Dark GrayApproximate ΔE 8.3 231 263
1198Dusty Navy→231Slate BlueApproximate ΔE 7.9 222 263
1253Dk. Sapphire→222Ocean BlueClose ΔE 4.4 263 231
526Cobalt Blue→207BlueClose ΔE 4.1 262 232
1535Team Blue→262Blue InkClose ΔE 5.0 207 232
1202Deep Turquoise→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 7.0 207 262
1291Winter Sky→252Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 10.7 221 209
1172Med. Weathered Blue→252Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 12.5 221 263
1284Dk. Witner Sky→231Slate BluePoor match ΔE 13.9 252 263
1233Ocean Teal→248Dark GreenPoor match ΔE 15.5 002 219
1242Nassau Blue→261Violet BlueApproximate ΔE 8.0 262 207
572Blue Ribbon→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 9.0 207 262
1293Deep Nassau Blue→243Royal PurpleApproximate ΔE 7.4 232 207
1042Bright Navy Blue→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 7.9 243 207
1200Med. Dk. Navy→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 8.7 243 002
1294Deep Slate Gray→243Royal PurplePoor match ΔE 12.2 232 267
1043Dk. Navy→232Navy BluePoor match ΔE 11.8 002 243
505Deep Arctic Sky→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 7.6 207 002
1171Weathered Blue→002BlackPoor match ΔE 10.5 248 219
1283Slate Gray→252Dark GrayPoor match ΔE 15.3 232 243
643Arctic Sky→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 8.1 207 243
1044Midnight Blue→232Navy BlueApproximate ΔE 9.9 243 207
1182Blue Black→002BlackApproximate ΔE 7.9 232 207
1234Almost Black→260Dark SepiaApproximate ΔE 8.5 205 259
1005Black→002BlackNear identical ΔE 0.0 205 232
1206Dark Jade→251Peacock GreenPoor match ΔE 15.2 219 231
1285Dk. Sage Green→219Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 11.2 248 226
1162Deep Teal→231Slate BluePoor match ΔE 10.9 207 232
1536Midnight Teal→002BlackPoor match ΔE 11.5 248 219
1560Marine Aqua→229Powder BlueApproximate ΔE 6.3 217 228
1090Deep Peacock→219Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 15.0 251 231
1250Duck Wing Blue→231Slate BlueApproximate ΔE 7.2 263 222
1096Dk. Turquoise→231Slate BluePoor match ΔE 13.0 263 252
1513Wild Peacock→251Peacock GreenApproximate ΔE 8.4 226 219
1251Bright Turquoise→231Slate BluePoor match ΔE 16.3 251 252
1095Turquoise→249AquamarineClose ΔE 4.6 250 227
1094Med. Turquoise→217SkyClose ΔE 4.1 229 249
1252Bright Peacock→217SkyPoor match ΔE 10.8 251 221
1534Sapphire→263Solar BluePoor match ΔE 11.4 222 230

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 Janome Polyester

Janome Polyester embroidery thread is the house brand for Janome embroidery machines; built-in Janome designs reference these numbers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Sulky Rayon 40 to Janome Polyester conversion chart?

Yes — this page lists the closest Janome Polyester 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 Janome Polyester?

15 of 289 colors (5%) rate Very close or better, and 29% rate Close or better. The remaining colors have only approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Janome Polyester back to Sulky Rayon 40?

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