Sulky Rayon to Marathon Polyester thread conversion chart

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

13%very close or better

54%close or better

289Sulky Rayon 40 colors

301Marathon Polyester colors

Near identical 0
Very close 39
Close 117
Approximate 116
Poor match 17

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289 colors

					Match	Alternatives
1001	Bright White	→	2271	Cloud Dancer	Approximate ΔE 7.2	2116 2138
1002	Soft White	→	2271	Cloud Dancer	Close ΔE 3.0	2116 2149
1071	Off White	→	2271	Cloud Dancer	Close ΔE 4.6	2117 2149
1022	Cream	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Approximate ΔE 5.8	2117 2154
1061	Pale Yellow	→	2154	Tender Yellow	Very close ΔE 2.1	2158 2016
1067	Lemon Yellow	→	2016	Pale Yellow	Close ΔE 4.8	2017 2155
1066	Primrose	→	2016	Pale Yellow	Close ΔE 3.1	2017 2155
1135	Pastel Yellow	→	2017	Light Yellow	Close ΔE 3.2	2155 2016
1167	Maize Yellow	→	2020	Canary	Close ΔE 2.9	2021 2019
502	Cornsilk	→	2020	Canary	Close ΔE 3.6	2021 2019
1187	Mimosa Yellow	→	2005	Daffodil	Very close ΔE 1.4	2019 2018
1023	Yellow	→	2017	Light Yellow	Close ΔE 4.7	2155 2019
1124	Sun Yellow	→	2018	Daffodil	Very close ΔE 1.3	2005 2019
1185	Golden Yellow	→	2021	Buttercup	Close ΔE 2.9	2022 2156
1083	Spark Gold	→	2021	Buttercup	Close ΔE 2.4	2022 2156
1024	Goldenrod	→	2156	Merit Gold	Very close ΔE 1.6	2023 2022
1137	Yellow Orange	→	2021	Buttercup	Close ΔE 3.4	2156 2022
567	Butterfly Gold	→	2157	Mango	Very close ΔE 1.9	2156 2050
1333	Sunflower Gold	→	2022	Gold	Very close ΔE 1.7	2023 2156
523	Autumn Gold	→	2050	Dark Yellow	Very close ΔE 1.0	2157 2029
1025	Mine Gold	→	2029	Almond	Close ΔE 2.6	2050 2175
1262	Dk. Autumn Gold	→	2162	Shimmering Gold	Close ΔE 2.7	2025 2028
1159	Temple Gold	→	2025	Old Gold	Close ΔE 4.3	2022 2023
1227	Gold Green	→	2162	Shimmering Gold	Very close ΔE 1.3	2025 2028
1260	Summer Gold	→	2022	Gold	Close ΔE 2.8	2023 2159
1243	Spring Moss	→	2026	Pale Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2020 2019
520	Bone	→	2117	Whisper White	Close ΔE 2.9	2149 2255
1082	Ecru	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Close ΔE 4.3	2158 2154
508	Sand	→	2117	Whisper White	Close ΔE 4.4	2149 2119
1127	Med. Ecru	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Close ΔE 4.0	2158 2154
1149	Deep Ecru	→	2123	Gold	Close ΔE 3.8	2120 2286
1128	Dk. Ecru	→	2032	Roebuck	Approximate ΔE 5.4	2127 2128
1269	Mushroom	→	2129	Quail	Close ΔE 4.6	2032 2278
1054	Med. Dk. Ecru	→	2174	Bisque	Close ΔE 3.0	2046 2274
1217	Chestnut	→	2132	Red Berry	Approximate ΔE 8.8	2133 2291
1264	Cognac	→	2133	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 8.2	2055 2135
1070	Gold	→	2159	Penny	Close ΔE 4.4	2126 2021
1055	Tawny Tan	→	2160	Apricot Wash	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2123 2024
1549	Flax	→	2275	Rattan	Close ΔE 3.8	2027 2123
562	Spice	→	2156	Merit Gold	Close ΔE 2.6	2023 2157
1313	Bittersweet	→	2050	Dark Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2157 2175
1126	Tan	→	2050	Dark Yellow	Very close ΔE 1.6	2029 2157
1056	Med. Tawny Tan	→	2289	Orange / Brown	Close ΔE 4.7	2290 2051
521	Nutmeg	→	2030	Copper	Approximate ΔE 7.9	2029 2289
1021	Maple	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Close ΔE 4.2	2051 2175
568	Cinnamon	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Very close ΔE 2.0	2175 2051
1158	Dk. Maple	→	2052	Orange	Approximate ΔE 8.3	2289 2182
1237	Deep Mauve	→	2181	Dark Rust	Very close ΔE 1.1	2044 2132
1216	Med. Maple	→	2132	Red Berry	Approximate ΔE 6.9	2181 2182
621	Sunset	→	2182	Orange / Red	Close ΔE 4.3	2052 2181
1183	Black Cherry	→	2186	Medium Purple	Poor match ΔE 13.0	2212 2058
1180	Med. Taupe	→	2032	Roebuck	Close ΔE 4.7	2127 2124
1179	Dk. Taupe	→	2131	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 8.4	2283 2289
1266	Toast	→	2127	Fawn	Approximate ΔE 8.5	2289 2131
1265	Burnt Toast	→	2030	Copper	Approximate ΔE 7.3	2289 2131
1170	Lt. Brown	→	2289	Orange / Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.4	2290 2131
1267	Mink Brown	→	2283	Dark Brown	Close ΔE 3.8	2291 2135
1129	Brown	→	2133	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 7.3	2135 2291
1130	Dk. Brown	→	2135	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 9.4	2133 2291
1059	Dk. Tawny Brown	→	2133	Burgundy	Poor match ΔE 10.8	2135 2055
1131	Cloister Brown	→	2133	Burgundy	Poor match ΔE 13.3	2135 2055
1058	Tawny Brown	→	2135	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 9.5	2291 2290
1057	Dk. Tawny Tan	→	2135	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 7.5	2291 2133
1186	Sable Brown	→	2133	Burgundy	Poor match ΔE 10.1	2135 2055
1247	Mahogany	→	2133	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 8.6	2055 2135
1214	Med. Chestnut	→	2133	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 7.2	2055 2135
1215	Blackberry	→	2058	Red Licorice	Approximate ΔE 8.6	2057 2186
1239	Apricot	→	2024	Buff Orange	Close ΔE 4.6	2160 2157
1238	Orange Sunrise	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2175 2048
1065	Orange Yellow	→	2050	Dark Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.4	2157 2175
1168	True Orange	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Close ΔE 2.5	2175 2048
1181	Rust	→	2182	Orange / Red	Close ΔE 3.9	2181 2044
1078	Tangerine	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Approximate ΔE 6.1	2051 2048
1184	Orange Red	→	2049	Golden Poppy	Approximate ΔE 6.1	2051 2048
1246	Orange Flame	→	2053	Paprika	Close ΔE 4.1	2176 2152
1317	Poppy	→	2053	Paprika	Close ΔE 4.1	2176 2152
1037	Lt. Red	→	2176	Honeysuckle	Close ΔE 4.7	2053 2182
1147	Christmas Red	→	2182	Orange / Red	Close ΔE 3.4	2176 2053
1039	True Red	→	2182	Orange / Red	Close ΔE 3.4	2176 2053
561	Lipstick	→	2182	Orange / Red	Very close ΔE 1.6	2176 2181
1533	Lt. Rose	→	2168	Strawberry	Close ΔE 2.5	2042 2043
1120	Pale Pink	→	2172	Crystal Pink	Close ΔE 2.9	2163 2170
1068	Pink Tint	→	2170	Ivory	Very close ΔE 2.2	2163 2172
1113	Pastel Mauve	→	2174	Bisque	Very close ΔE 1.2	2031 2173
1225	Pastel Pink	→	2177	Crystal Pink	Very close ΔE 1.2	2171 2178
1121	Pink	→	2034	Carnatio	Very close ΔE 2.2	2008 2033
1115	Lt. Pink	→	2178	Orchid Pink	Close ΔE 2.6	2035 2165
1108	Lt. Mauve	→	2035	Emily Pink	Close ΔE 3.0	2038 2165
1117	Mauve	→	2035	Emily Pink	Close ΔE 3.2	2046 2038
1224	Bright Pink	→	2009	Begonia Pink	Very close ΔE 1.0	2034 2011
1256	Sweet Pink	→	2037	Medium Pink	Close ΔE 3.4	2166 2011
1515	Rosebud	→	2166	Floral Pink	Close ΔE 4.6	2011 2012
1109	Hot Pink	→	2039	Azalea	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2166 2211
1307	Petal Pink	→	2179	Dusty Rose	Close ΔE 4.9	2183 2039
1511	Deep Rose	→	2039	Azalea	Close ΔE 3.1	2183 2179
1231	Med. Rose	→	2010	Cherry Blossom	Close ΔE 3.9	2039 2183
1191	Dk. Rose	→	2169	Ruby Glint	Close ΔE 4.6	2042 2040
1213	Taupe	→	2278	Adobe Rose	Very close ΔE 1.9	2124 2282
1304	Dewberry	→	2127	Fawn	Poor match ΔE 10.2	2013 2032
1119	Dk. Mauve	→	2211	Medium Purple	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2037 2129
1190	Med. Burgundy	→	2056	Perfect Ruby	Approximate ΔE 8.2	2054 2180
1081	Brick	→	2179	Dusty Rose	Very close ΔE 1.4	2036 2037
1034	Burgundy	→	2045	Very Red	Close ΔE 4.5	2044 2184
1263	Red Jubilee	→	2132	Red Berry	Approximate ΔE 6.2	2181 2044
1311	Mulberry	→	2055	Burgundy	Very close ΔE 2.3	2054 2056
1169	Bayberry Red	→	2132	Red Berry	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2133 2180
1312	Wine	→	2133	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 7.2	2180 2132
1035	Dk. Burgundy	→	2133	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 7.2	2055 2180
1309	Magenta	→	2058	Red Licorice	Close ΔE 2.5	2057 2185
1017	Pastel Peach	→	2255	Cocoa Mulch	Close ΔE 2.7	2118 2117
1258	Coral Reef	→	2125	Almond Cream	Very close ΔE 2.0	2286 2006
619	Dusty Peach	→	2123	Gold	Very close ΔE 2.2	2125 2286
1019	Peach	→	2047	Melon	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2046 2288
1259	Salmon Peach	→	2047	Melon	Approximate ΔE 5.3	2007 2013
1064	Pale Peach	→	2046	Blossom	Close ΔE 4.7	2035 2174
1015	Med. Peach	→	2046	Blossom	Close ΔE 2.9	2174 2161
1016	Pastel Coral	→	2013	Strawberry Ice	Close ΔE 4.1	2036 2038
1148	Lt. Coral	→	2178	Orchid Pink	Very close ΔE 2.0	2035 2164
1020	Dk. Peach	→	2013	Strawberry Ice	Close ΔE 3.4	2036 2007
1154	Coral	→	2036	Azalea	Close ΔE 4.8	2038 2035
1303	Watermelon	→	2179	Dusty Rose	Close ΔE 3.6	2183 2039
1558	Tea Rose	→	2183	Bashful Pink	Close ΔE 2.8	2179 2039
1257	Deep Coral	→	2043	Cerise	Very close ΔE 2.1	2168 2044
1188	Red Geranium	→	2153	Fluo Pink	Approximate ΔE 6.2	2043 2183
1111	Pastel Orchid	→	2033	Memphis Belle	Close ΔE 2.8	2164 2008
1031	Med. Orchid	→	2077	Winsome Orchid	Close ΔE 2.3	2177 2294
1033	Dk. Orchid	→	2039	Azalea	Approximate ΔE 6.6	2166 2211
1080	Orchid	→	2166	Floral Pink	Close ΔE 3.3	2011 2012
1255	Deep Orchid	→	2040	Dark Pink	Close ΔE 4.7	2169 2059
1192	Fuchsia	→	2040	Dark Pink	Close ΔE 3.8	2041 2167
1193	Lavender	→	2008	Lilac Sachet	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2033 2034
1297	Purple Shadow	→	2213	Purple Sage	Approximate ΔE 7.2	2134 2074
1298	Dk. Plum	→	2212	Intense Maroon	Approximate ΔE 8.4	2186 2085
1032	Med. Purple	→	2204	Medium Pink	Approximate ΔE 8.8	2078 2203
1194	Lt. Purple	→	2204	Medium Pink	Close ΔE 3.4	2081 2203
1122	Purple	→	2060	Grape Wine	Approximate ΔE 7.6	2082 2084
1195	Dk. Purple	→	2210	Dark Purple / Navy	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2085 2083
1299	Purple Shadow	→	2085	Purple Accent	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2210 2083
1235	Deep Purple	→	2082	Laurie Lilac	Approximate ΔE 7.2	2084 2083
1112	Royal Purple	→	2086	Purple Maze	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2083 2084
1545	Purple Accent	→	2211	Medium Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2134 2213
1300	Plum	→	2057	Maroon	Close ΔE 2.5	2058 2185
1189	Dk. Chestnut	→	2186	Medium Purple	Approximate ΔE 6.1	2058 2212
1254	Dusty Lavender	→	2078	Light Pink	Approximate ΔE 6.7	2202 2203

					Match	Alternatives
1296	Hyacinth	→	2078	Light Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2203 2202
1226	Dk. Periwinkle	→	2068	Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.1	2084 2083
1561	Deep Hyacinth	→	2080	Mauve	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2193 2197
1302	Eggplant	→	2084	Dark Purple	Close ΔE 3.5	2083 2086
1301	Deep Eggplant	→	2210	Dark Purple / Navy	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2085 2083
1199	Admiral Navy Blue	→	2210	Dark Purple / Navy	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2085 2073
1197	Med. Navy	→	2210	Dark Purple / Navy	Approximate ΔE 8.0	2085 2073
1325	Whisper Gray	→	2271	Cloud Dancer	Very close ΔE 2.1	2116 2115
1268	Lt. Gray Khaki	→	2271	Cloud Dancer	Close ΔE 2.9	2116 2115
1236	Lt. Silver	→	2138	Pearl Gray	Close ΔE 3.9	2116 2271
1327	Dk. Whisper Gray	→	2142	Hushed Violet	Very close ΔE 1.7	2138 2141
1218	Silver Gray	→	2136	Blue Blush	Approximate ΔE 5.0	2298 2255
1011	Steel Gray	→	2145	Gull Gray	Close ΔE 4.6	2302 2141
1328	Nickel Gray	→	2141	Lilac Gray	Close ΔE 3.7	2293 2143
1329	Dk. Nickel Gray	→	2303	Dapple Gray	Close ΔE 3.6	2144 2145
1295	Sterling	→	2140	Banner Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.4	2200 2296
1219	Gray	→	2295	Silver Rose	Close ΔE 3.2	2304 2129
1040	Med. Dk. Khaki	→	2134	Twilight Mauve	Close ΔE 2.5	2074 2284
1041	Med. Dk. Gray	→	2074	Gray Ridge	Close ΔE 3.8	2284 2147
1166	Med. Steel Gray	→	2129	Quail	Close ΔE 4.5	2074 2284
1306	Gun Metal Gray	→	2213	Purple Sage	Close ΔE 2.9	2074 2284
1220	Charcoal Gray	→	2213	Purple Sage	Approximate ΔE 8.7	2134 2074
1240	Smokey Gray	→	2213	Purple Sage	Approximate ΔE 7.8	2134 2212
1241	Dk. Ash	→	2212	Intense Maroon	Very close ΔE 1.3	2186 2058
1086	Pale Seafoam	→	2117	Whisper White	Approximate ΔE 6.2	2149 2255
1063	Pale Yellow Green	→	2225	Blue Glass	Approximate ΔE 6.6	2271 2136
1331	Pale Green	→	2234	Ambrosia	Close ΔE 4.5	2099 2225
1077	Jade Tint	→	2187	Pastel Blue	Close ΔE 3.5	2098 2224
1275	Sea Mist	→	2234	Ambrosia	Close ΔE 4.3	2099 2225
580	Mint Julep	→	2242	Kelly	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2110 2105
1232	Classic Green	→	2253	Green	Poor match ΔE 10.5	2254 2114
1100	Lt. Grass Green	→	2245	Dark Olive Green	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2101 2016
1047	Mint Green	→	2240	Brilliant Green	Approximate ΔE 5.0	2236 2101
1279	Willow Green	→	2101	Spruce	Close ΔE 4.3	2240 2151
1280	Dk. Willow Green	→	2102	Spearmint	Approximate ΔE 7.9	2240 2243
1510	Lime Green	→	2015	Green Dust	Close ΔE 2.7	2241 2246
1274	Nile Green	→	2247	Meadow	Close ΔE 3.7	2246 2241
1049	Grass Green	→	2247	Meadow	Approximate ΔE 6.4	2246 2241
1277	Ivy Green	→	2110	Green	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2242 2250
1278	Bright Green	→	2241	Green	Approximate ΔE 8.2	2247 2015
1101	True Green	→	2242	Kelly	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2110 2247
1079	Emerald Green	→	2251	Evergreen	Approximate ΔE 8.0	2252 2114
569	Garden Green	→	2242	Kelly	Approximate ΔE 9.4	2110 2251
1051	Christmas Greem	→	2110	Green	Approximate ΔE 7.0	2242 2250
1208	Mallard Green	→	2251	Evergreen	Poor match ΔE 10.6	2253 2114
1085	Silver	→	2142	Hushed Violet	Close ΔE 3.0	2272 2273
1321	Gray Khaki	→	2136	Blue Blush	Close ΔE 4.3	2122 2098
1229	Lt. Putty	→	2138	Pearl Gray	Close ΔE 2.5	2298 2297
1508	Putty	→	2098	Almost Aqua	Very close ΔE 1.1	2257 2225
1270	Dk. Gray Khaki	→	2300	Highrise	Very close ΔE 1.7	2139 2258
1228	Drab Green	→	2257	Sea Foam	Approximate ΔE 7.3	2262 2261
1211	Lt. Khaki	→	2301	Jadeite	Close ΔE 4.5	2261 2263
1212	Khaki	→	2111	Palmetto	Approximate ΔE 5.3	2250 2113
1272	Hedge Green	→	2113	Khaki	Very close ΔE 2.1	2253 2111
630	Moss Green	→	2111	Palmetto	Approximate ΔE 9.0	2250 2028
1156	Lt. Army Green	→	2111	Palmetto	Close ΔE 4.5	2250 2113
1173	Med. Army Green	→	2111	Palmetto	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2113 2253
1210	Dk. Army Green	→	2253	Green	Approximate ΔE 6.8	2113 2254
1273	Dk. Forest	→	2253	Green	Approximate ΔE 9.1	2113 2150
1104	Pastel Yellow Green	→	2256	Silver Fern	Approximate ΔE 5.1	2027 2248
1209	Lt. Avocado	→	2101	Spruce	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2100 2026
1322	Chartreuse	→	2028	Sun Shadow	Approximate ΔE 6.0	2246 2247
1332	Deep Chartreuse	→	2028	Sun Shadow	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2246 2162
1177	Avocado	→	2246	Meadow Green	Approximate ΔE 5.3	2028 2247
1276	Pistachio	→	2250	Pale Green	Approximate ΔE 8.3	2111 2246
1176	Med. Dk. Avocado	→	2113	Khaki	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2111 2253
1175	Dk. Avocado	→	2254	Dark Army Green	Poor match ΔE 10.5	2114 2253
1174	Dk. Pine Green	→	2254	Dark Army Green	Poor match ΔE 10.2	2114 2251
1287	French Green	→	2114	Mitchell Green	Approximate ΔE 7.3	2252 2254
1552	Dk. Desert Cactus	→	2112	Stormy Sea	Approximate ΔE 5.3	2267 2140
1550	Desert Cactus	→	2112	Stormy Sea	Approximate ΔE 7.5	2301 2267
1271	Evergreen	→	2114	Mitchell Green	Approximate ΔE 7.9	2253 2252
1103	Dk. Khaki	→	2150	Dark Grey	Poor match ΔE 10.6	2222 2254
1204	Pastel Jade	→	2235	Bird Egg Green	Close ΔE 4.5	2238 2257
1205	Med. Jade	→	2094	Cobalt	Approximate ΔE 5.8	2267 2230
1305	Sage Green	→	2257	Sea Foam	Close ΔE 4.3	2098 2235
1207	Seafoam Green	→	2262	Moss	Close ΔE 3.3	2301 2238
525	Enlish Green	→	2253	Green	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2113 2114
1286	Dk. French Green	→	2113	Khaki	Approximate ΔE 8.1	2253 2130
538	Forest Green	→	2252	Field Green	Close ΔE 3.9	2244 2114
1046	Teal	→	2103	Irish Green	Close ΔE 4.1	2242 2108
640	Med. Aqua	→	2105	Green Bay	Close ΔE 3.2	2103 2109
1517	Coachman Green	→	2251	Evergreen	Close ΔE 2.4	2252 2107
1045	Lt. Teal	→	2236	Green Ash	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2234 2099
1288	Aqua	→	2243	Peacock Green	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2102 2104
571	Deep Aqua	→	2243	Peacock Green	Close ΔE 4.1	2108 2103
1503	Green Peacock	→	2243	Peacock Green	Close ΔE 4.3	2104 2103
1230	Dk. Teal	→	2107	Evergreen	Very close ΔE 1.6	2268 2269
1151	Powder Blue Tint	→	2138	Pearl Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.2	2137 2271
1165	Lt. Sky Blue	→	2137	Blue Blush	Approximate ΔE 5.9	2188 2187
1203	Lt. Weathered Blue	→	2299	Pearl Blue	Close ΔE 4.7	2189 2303
1223	Baby Blue Tint	→	2138	Pearl Gray	Approximate ΔE 9.0	2188 2076
1074	Pale Powder Blue	→	2076	Rose Pink	Approximate ΔE 7.1	2143 2138
1289	Ice Blue	→	2188	Cadet Blue	Close ΔE 4.7	2187 2224
1145	Powder Blue	→	2226	Bleached Aqua	Close ΔE 3.7	2090 2061
1248	Med. Pastel Blue	→	2188	Cadet Blue	Close ΔE 3.2	2187 2224
1201	Med. Powder Blue	→	2191	Bright Blue	Close ΔE 2.4	2190 2197
1292	Heron Blue	→	2063	Cristy Blue	Approximate ΔE 9.3	2064 2188
1222	Lt. Baby Blue	→	2063	Cristy Blue	Approximate ΔE 9.4	2064 2076
1028	Baby Blue	→	2064	Light Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.7	2063 2202
1249	Cornflower Blue	→	2198	Ozone	Close ΔE 2.5	2230 2062
1030	Periwinkle	→	2205	Sweet Lavender	Very close ΔE 1.6	2202 2146
1134	Peacock Blue	→	2066	Dolphin Blue	Close ΔE 4.3	2191 2193
1029	Med. Blue	→	2063	Cristy Blue	Close ΔE 4.1	2189 2062
1196	Blue	→	2189	Baby Blue	Close ΔE 3.4	2062 2061
1076	Royal Blue	→	2192	Soldier Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.3	2087 2194
1143	True Blue	→	2199	Imperial Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.0	2071 2194
1198	Dusty Navy	→	2199	Imperial Blue	Close ΔE 4.1	2071 2067
1253	Dk. Sapphire	→	2067	Solar Blue	Close ΔE 4.6	2199 2071
526	Cobalt Blue	→	2070	Blue Suede	Very close ΔE 2.1	2195 2072
1535	Team Blue	→	2088	Royal	Close ΔE 3.1	2068 2086
1202	Deep Turquoise	→	2072	Blue Ribbon	Very close ΔE 1.8	2209 2201
1291	Winter Sky	→	2200	Tempest	Approximate ΔE 6.9	2213 2074
1172	Med. Weathered Blue	→	2200	Tempest	Approximate ΔE 5.2	2194 2267
1284	Dk. Witner Sky	→	2216	Mallard Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.1	2267 2233
1233	Ocean Teal	→	2254	Dark Army Green	Approximate ΔE 8.2	2114 2107
1242	Nassau Blue	→	2068	Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.8	2083 2084
572	Blue Ribbon	→	2088	Royal	Close ΔE 4.2	2086 2210
1293	Deep Nassau Blue	→	2085	Purple Accent	Very close ΔE 1.2	2083 2210
1042	Bright Navy Blue	→	2085	Purple Accent	Close ΔE 4.5	2210 2083
1200	Med. Dk. Navy	→	2073	Light Navy	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2209 2210
1294	Deep Slate Gray	→	2085	Purple Accent	Approximate ΔE 5.6	2186 2212
1043	Dk. Navy	→	2073	Light Navy	Poor match ΔE 10.8	2210 2209
505	Deep Arctic Sky	→	2073	Light Navy	Approximate ΔE 6.5	2209 2210
1171	Weathered Blue	→	2150	Dark Grey	Poor match ΔE 10.9	2254 2222
1283	Slate Gray	→	2085	Purple Accent	Poor match ΔE 10.2	2212 2072
643	Arctic Sky	→	2073	Light Navy	Approximate ΔE 5.5	2209 2072
1044	Midnight Blue	→	2210	Dark Purple / Navy	Approximate ΔE 8.2	2073 2085
1182	Blue Black	→	2073	Light Navy	Poor match ΔE 13.5	2150 2201
1234	Almost Black	→	2212	Intense Maroon	Poor match ΔE 10.0	2285 2186
1005	Black	→	2150	Dark Grey	Poor match ΔE 11.2	2306 2285
1206	Dark Jade	→	2097	M. D. Green	Very close ΔE 2.2	2219 2106
1285	Dk. Sage Green	→	2252	Field Green	Close ΔE 3.9	2107 2268
1162	Deep Teal	→	2221	Deep Windsor	Close ΔE 3.5	2075 2306
1536	Midnight Teal	→	2254	Dark Army Green	Poor match ΔE 11.5	2150 2222
1560	Marine Aqua	→	2091	Basic Turquoise	Close ΔE 4.2	2090 2092
1090	Deep Peacock	→	2219	Garden Green	Very close ΔE 1.6	2244 2106
1250	Duck Wing Blue	→	2075	Deep Windsor	Approximate ΔE 7.7	2216 2220
1096	Dk. Turquoise	→	2216	Mallard Blue	Very close ΔE 1.4	2097 2219
1513	Wild Peacock	→	2108	Jungle Green	Very close ΔE 1.9	2109 2103
1251	Bright Turquoise	→	2216	Mallard Blue	Close ΔE 3.9	2097 2219
1095	Turquoise	→	2214	M. D. Green	Approximate ΔE 8.4	2102 2239
1094	Med. Turquoise	→	2092	Periwinkle	Close ΔE 3.8	2239 2091
1252	Bright Peacock	→	2214	M. D. Green	Approximate ΔE 7.9	2093 2096
1534	Sapphire	→	2066	Dolphin Blue	Close ΔE 3.3	2232 2191

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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Sulky Rayon to Marathon Polyester conversion chart?

Yes. This page lists the closest Marathon Polyester 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 Marathon Polyester?

39 of the 289 colors (13%) rate Very close or better, and 54% rate Close or better. The other 133 only have approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Marathon Polyester back to Sulky Rayon?

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