Madeira Polyneon 40 to Marathon Polyester thread conversion chart

The closest Marathon Polyester equivalent for every Madeira Polyneon 40 color — 349 colors, each with a match rating and two alternatives. Click any number for full details and Pantone approximations.

14%very close or better
52%close or better
349Madeira Polyneon 40 colors
301Marathon Polyester colors

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349 colors
Madeira Polyneon 40Marathon PolyesterMatchAlternatives
1610Celestial Blue2299Pearl BlueClose ΔE 2.9 2187 2300
1611Highrise2299Pearl BlueApproximate ΔE 5.2 2266 2303
1612Blue Fog2189Baby BlueApproximate ΔE 7.3 2266 2299
1613Platinum2140Banner GrayClose ΔE 3.8 2266 2301
1614Medium Grey2112Stormy SeaPoor match ΔE 11.1 2213 2267
1615Metal2112Stormy SeaApproximate ΔE 5.8 2267 2296
1616Shell Pink2179Dusty RoseClose ΔE 3.9 2013 2037
1617Gray Ridge2213Purple SageApproximate ΔE 8.9 2074 2284
1618Silver Rose2213Purple SageApproximate ΔE 7.7 2200 2074
1619Gray Ridge2213Purple SageApproximate ΔE 8.9 2074 2284
1620Azalea2036AzaleaVery close ΔE 1.9 2038 2037
1621Old Dark Tex Orange2052OrangeApproximate ΔE 6.2 2176 2051
1622Tusk2255Cocoa MulchVery close ΔE 2.2 2118 2158
1623Copper2017Light YellowClose ΔE 3.4 2155 2019
1624Gold2157MangoClose ΔE 2.4 2156 2023
1625Copper2029AlmondClose ΔE 3.3 2030 2175
1626Sunset Gold2126ImpalaClose ΔE 4.3 2159 2024
1627Purple Ash2213Purple SageApproximate ΔE 6.1 2074 2284
1628Pale Purple2094CobaltClose ΔE 2.6 2230 2189
1629Paris Blue2143ThistleApproximate ΔE 7.1 2063 2064
1630Violet Tulip2206Persian VioletClose ΔE 2.6 2079 2205
1631Laurie Lilac2087Dusted PeriApproximate ΔE 7.8 2080 2081
1632Fleet Blue2085Purple AccentApproximate ΔE 9.5 2212 2073
1633Dark Purple2085Purple AccentApproximate ΔE 5.1 2083 2060
1634Purple Accent2085Purple AccentApproximate ΔE 6.8 2083 2209
1635Dark Maroon2058Red LicoriceApproximate ΔE 5.2 2057 2212
1637Warm Red2045Very RedVery close ΔE 2.0 2132 2184
1638Cherry Jubilee2055BurgundyVery close ΔE 2.2 2133 2180
1639Red Berry2180Terra CottaClose ΔE 4.3 2045 2184
1640Twilight2213Purple SagePoor match ΔE 12.3 2112 2267
1641Black2150Dark GreyApproximate ΔE 5.8 2306 2285
1642Blue2067Solar BlueClose ΔE 2.5 2199 2071
1643Navy2306NavyApproximate ΔE 8.5 2150 2201
1645Seafrost2239Blue TurquoiseApproximate ΔE 5.3 2227 2238
1647Cameo Green2238Ocean WaveClose ΔE 4.5 2262 2102
1648Sage Green2248Sage GreenApproximate ΔE 8.5 2256 2240
1649Meadow2246Meadow GreenClose ΔE 2.9 2247 2028
1650Medium Green2110GreenClose ΔE 2.5 2242 2103
1651Kelly2242KellyClose ΔE 3.2 2103 2110
1652Deep Atlantic2097M. D. GreenClose ΔE 4.9 2217 2215
1653Peach2046BlossomVery close ΔE 2.0 2174 2173
1654Twilight Mauve2283Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 9.8 2285 2135
1656Light Red / Orange2032RoebuckClose ΔE 3.1 2278 2128
1657Light Cocoa2283Dark BrownClose ΔE 3.8 2291 2131
1658Brown2291BrownClose ΔE 4.3 2283 2135
1659Dark Oak2285EspressoApproximate ΔE 5.9 2135 2212
1660Light Brown2145Gull GrayClose ΔE 2.3 2302 2277
1661Celery2255Cocoa MulchClose ΔE 3.6 2117 2154
1662Atmosphere2249Seneca RockApproximate ΔE 5.6 2296 2140
1663Cinder2131Light CocoaPoor match ΔE 12.5 2130 2134
1664Black Chrome2130Dark Olive GreenPoor match ΔE 14.0 2213 2134
1665Charcoal Gray2150Dark GreyApproximate ΔE 9.7 2285 2254
1666Wheat2158TuskVery close ΔE 2.3 2154 2255
1668Water Lilly2112Stormy SeaApproximate ΔE 7.4 2267 2106
1669Dark Army Green2254Dark Army GreenApproximate ΔE 8.2 2114 2252
1670Old Gold2275RattanApproximate ΔE 5.9 2288 2024
1671Slate Blue2267Smoke BlueApproximate ΔE 7.2 2094 2233
1672Shimmering Gold2030CopperApproximate ΔE 6.4 2127 2029
1673Beige2275RattanApproximate ΔE 7.9 2127 2249
1674Angel Falls2189Baby BlueClose ΔE 2.5 2062 2198
1675Caribbean Blue2062Ultra BlueVery close ΔE 1.9 2230 2065
1676Royal2199Imperial BlueClose ΔE 3.9 2071 2067
1677Deep Windsor2220Blue SpruceApproximate ΔE 5.6 2222 2219
1678Fluorescent Orange2053PaprikaClose ΔE 3.4 2152 2176
1680Port Wine2212Intense MaroonApproximate ΔE 6.7 2186 2085
1681Atom Red2042Dark PinkClose ΔE 4.5 2168 2184
1682Taupe2122Gray MornClose ΔE 2.8 2258 2259
1683Buttercup2159PennyClose ΔE 3.1 2023 2156
1684Warm Sand2275RattanVery close ΔE 2.1 2128 2256
1685J. Turquoise2217J. TurquoiseClose ΔE 3.3 2218 2215
1686Gray Lilac2137Blue BlushVery close ΔE 2.3 2136 2298
1687Vapor2299Pearl BlueClose ΔE 4.1 2300 2187
1689Gull2112Stormy SeaApproximate ΔE 9.1 2267 2213
1690Dark Blue2107EvergreenApproximate ΔE 6.9 2268 2269
1692Pale Blue2265Pale BlueApproximate ΔE 6.2 2090 2226
1694Marine Aqua2093Dark Blue / GreenApproximate ΔE 5.8 2096 2215
1695Dark Blue2233Dark Aqua GreenVery close ΔE 2.3 2093 2215
1701Absinthe Green2247MeadowApproximate ΔE 6.4 2246 2241
1702Meadow2102SpearmintApproximate ΔE 5.3 2240 2262
1703Dark Green2105Green BayClose ΔE 4.8 2252 2251
1704Evergreen2107EvergreenClose ΔE 3.1 2268 2269
1705Dark Army2254Dark Army GreenApproximate ΔE 7.4 2150 2114
1706Cypress2028Sun ShadowApproximate ΔE 8.4 2256 2248
1707Dusky Rose2168StrawberryApproximate ΔE 6.8 2043 2042
1709Passion2167Ruby GlintApproximate ΔE 5.6 2040 2041
1710Dark Red2059Medium PurpleClose ΔE 4.5 2060 2185
1711Wisteria2206Persian VioletApproximate ΔE 5.6 2079 2205
1712Smoky Grape2081IrisApproximate ΔE 7.4 2211 2203
1713Petal Pink2177Crystal PinkVery close ΔE 1.0 2171 2163
1718Highrise2140Banner GrayApproximate ΔE 5.1 2266 2144
1719Plum Wine2060Grape WineApproximate ΔE 8.1 2186 2212
1720Dark Purple2186Medium PurpleApproximate ΔE 6.5 2212 2060
1721Begonia2166Floral PinkClose ΔE 4.8 2039 2179
1722Purple Maze2068BlueApproximate ΔE 5.5 2083 2086
1723Impala2286New GoldClose ΔE 3.6 2125 2006
1724Pollen Gold2023Yellow PoppyClose ΔE 3.7 2022 2159
1725Old Gold2029AlmondApproximate ΔE 6.4 2050 2030
1726Sirocco2127FawnVery close ΔE 1.5 2032 2128
1727Mimosa2026Pale YellowClose ΔE 3.4 2016 2126
1728Fawn2127FawnApproximate ΔE 8.1 2032 2249
1729Fawn2129QuailApproximate ΔE 7.8 2134 2032
1730Sand Dune2131Light CocoaClose ΔE 4.5 2283 2130
1731Very Grape2207DuskApproximate ΔE 6.7 2148 2074
1733Violet2232Medium BlueClose ΔE 4.0 2066 2095
1734Desert Rose2043CeriseApproximate ΔE 5.2 2153 2168
1735Lemon2026Pale YellowClose ΔE 4.9 2159 2020
1736Medium Green / Yellow2296GullClose ΔE 4.4 2249 2129
1738Pistachio2122Gray MornClose ΔE 4.9 2258 2259
1739Dark Grey2285EspressoApproximate ΔE 9.8 2150 2213
1740Silver Rose2074Gray RidgeApproximate ΔE 6.3 2284 2147
1741Gull2112Stormy SeaApproximate ΔE 7.6 2296 2267
1742Blue Ribbon2072Blue RibbonApproximate ΔE 6.5 2201 2071
1743Light Navy2072Blue RibbonApproximate ΔE 6.0 2209 2201
1744Egyptian Brown2283Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 10.0 2130 2131
1745Fungi2283Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 7.6 2134 2291
1746Nile Blue2214M. D. GreenClose ΔE 4.8 2104 2239
1747Very Red2054Atom RedVery close ΔE 1.9 2180 2055
1748Spruce2101SpruceVery close ΔE 1.3 2245 2151
1749Medium Green2247MeadowApproximate ΔE 9.8 2241 2246
1750Dark Green2103Irish GreenClose ΔE 4.1 2105 2242
1751Vibrant Green2242KellyClose ΔE 2.4 2103 2108
1752Coral Reef2161GrainApproximate ΔE 5.1 2046 2288
1753Date2127FawnApproximate ΔE 8.8 2289 2181
1754Spanish Red2043CeriseClose ΔE 4.1 2168 2044
1755Marigold2048Golden PoppyClose ΔE 2.9 2049 2175
1756Green2113KhakiApproximate ΔE 7.2 2253 2111
1757Dark Green / Yellow2130Dark Olive GreenClose ΔE 4.0 2131 2113
1758Dark Brown2283Dark BrownClose ΔE 4.4 2291 2135
1759Foliage Green2162Shimmering GoldApproximate ΔE 9.6 2030 2028
1760Medium Green / Blue2267Smoke BlueApproximate ΔE 8.0 2216 2095
1761Stone Blue2266TourmalineClose ΔE 4.2 2094 2189
1762Deep Windsor2075Deep WindsorClose ΔE 4.5 2220 2221
1763Karat2049Golden PoppyClose ΔE 2.8 2175 2029
1764Blue Ribbon2075Deep WindsorApproximate ΔE 6.5 2071 2221
1765Pumpkin2049Golden PoppyClose ΔE 3.3 2175 2051
1766Violet Blue2253GreenApproximate ΔE 5.7 2113 2254
1767Royal2070Blue SuedeClose ΔE 4.3 2195 2069
1768Celadon Green2256Silver FernApproximate ΔE 7.0 2248 2240
1769Pale Green2250Pale GreenClose ΔE 4.7 2110 2111
1770Green2110GreenApproximate ΔE 5.3 2242 2250
1771Gold2157MangoApproximate ΔE 6.2 2023 2050
1772Old Gold2050Dark YellowClose ΔE 4.9 2025 2157
1773Almond2289Orange / BrownApproximate ΔE 7.9 2127 2290
1775Lake Blue2095Dark Turquoise BlueApproximate ΔE 5.3 2233 2267
1776Blue2075Deep WindsorClose ΔE 4.9 2071 2221
1777Coral2013Strawberry IceClose ΔE 2.6 2036 2037
1778Orange2152Neon OrangeClose ΔE 4.1 2053 2176
1779Honeysuckle2176HoneysuckleNear identical ΔE 0.0 2053 2182
1780Green Forest2105Green BayNear identical ΔE 0.7 2109 2244
1781Burgundy2054Atom RedClose ΔE 3.2 2055 2056
1782Red Jubilee2056Perfect RubyClose ΔE 3.6 2057 2055
1783Red Licorice2185Dark RedClose ΔE 4.5 2057 2060
1784Wine2057MaroonClose ΔE 4.4 2056 2058
1785Grape Shake2186Medium PurpleClose ΔE 4.4 2058 2212
1786Candy Apple Red2042Dark PinkApproximate ΔE 5.5 2169 2056
1787Cherrystone2040Dark PinkClose ΔE 3.0 2169 2042
1788Dark Purple2060Grape WineClose ΔE 3.9 2059 2186
1789Medium Purple2212Intense MaroonApproximate ΔE 5.2 2186 2058
1790Palmetto2111PalmettoPoor match ΔE 11.2 2131 2250
1791Earthen Tan2127FawnApproximate ΔE 6.6 2030 2029
1792Autumn Green2162Shimmering GoldApproximate ΔE 5.1 2025 2030
1793Sand Dune2131Light CocoaApproximate ΔE 5.4 2130 2113
1794Dark Olive Green2130Dark Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 6.1 2113 2253
1795D. H. Green2113KhakiApproximate ΔE 9.9 2253 2130
1796Khaki2113KhakiApproximate ΔE 6.9 2130 2253
1797Solar Blue2095Dark Turquoise BlueClose ΔE 3.3 2232 2071
1798Charcoal Gray2150Dark GreyApproximate ΔE 8.3 2254 2253
1799M. D. Green2214M. D. GreenClose ΔE 3.4 2104 2239
1800Black2150Dark GreyClose ΔE 3.2 2285 2306
1801Barely Blue2076Rose PinkPoor match ΔE 10.4 2138 2188
1802Aspen White2076Rose PinkApproximate ΔE 10.0 2138 2137
1803Lily White2271Cloud DancerClose ΔE 3.6 2115 2117
1804Blanc de Blanc2271Cloud DancerClose ΔE 2.6 2116 2115
1805Lilac Hint2076Rose PinkPoor match ΔE 10.1 2063 2143
Madeira Polyneon 40Marathon PolyesterMatchAlternatives
1809Hemp2027Pale Green / YellowClose ΔE 4.5 2256 2275
1810Pale Grey2139Traditional GrayVery close ΔE 1.3 2300 2299
1811Traditional Gray2299Pearl BlueClose ΔE 2.6 2139 2300
1812Vapor Blue2139Traditional GrayVery close ΔE 1.8 2292 2300
1815Pink2033Memphis BelleVery close ΔE 1.9 2008 2164
1816Dusty Rose2034CarnatioClose ΔE 2.5 2164 2008
1817Flamingo2035Emily PinkApproximate ΔE 5.8 2046 2047
1818Crystal Pink2177Crystal PinkClose ΔE 3.8 2171 2172
1819Shell Pink2035Emily PinkClose ΔE 4.4 2038 2036
1820Flamingo2047MelonApproximate ΔE 5.1 2013 2007
1821Red Bittersweet2180Terra CottaClose ΔE 2.9 2132 2045
1822Seashell2255Cocoa MulchClose ΔE 3.5 2117 2115
1823Yellow2155LemonApproximate ΔE 5.4 2018 2005
1824Canary2020CanaryVery close ΔE 1.6 2019 2005
1825Gold2156Merit GoldVery close ΔE 1.0 2023 2022
1826Honey2126ImpalaClose ΔE 5.0 2024 2160
1827Medium Blue2229Medium Blue / GreenVery close ΔE 2.2 2092 2091
1828Pale Purple2093Dark Blue / GreenApproximate ΔE 7.1 2233 2094
1829Fire Blue2095Dark Turquoise BlueApproximate ΔE 5.3 2232 2067
1830Jay Blue2191Bright BlueVery close ΔE 2.2 2197 2193
1831Medium Purple2081IrisApproximate ΔE 8.2 2080 2082
1832Purple Shadow2208VioletApproximate ΔE 7.7 2087 2192
1833Dark Purple2060Grape WineClose ΔE 4.1 2059 2083
1834Iris2206Persian VioletApproximate ΔE 8.0 2080 2207
1835Perfect Ruby2056Perfect RubyClose ΔE 3.1 2057 2058
1836Brown Stone2285EspressoApproximate ΔE 5.3 2212 2135
1837Fluo Pink2053PaprikaNear identical ΔE 0.9 2152 2176
1838Foxy Red2045Very RedVery close ΔE 2.2 2184 2180
1839Lipstick2180Terra CottaClose ΔE 3.2 2045 2054
1840Wild Dove2200TempestApproximate ΔE 6.0 2267 2112
1841Midnight2071Lake BluePoor match ΔE 13.3 2075 2221
1842Fire Blue2067Solar BlueVery close ΔE 1.7 2071 2199
1843Royal Blue2071Lake BlueApproximate ΔE 5.1 2199 2067
1844Smokey2150Dark GreyApproximate ΔE 8.6 2306 2285
1845Neptune Green2102SpearmintVery close ΔE 2.0 2238 2237
1846J. Turquoise2218Brite JadeClose ΔE 4.5 2217 2104
1847Isle Green2102SpearmintApproximate ΔE 6.5 2214 2104
1848Meadow2247MeadowApproximate ΔE 9.3 2246 2240
1849Green Bay2108Jungle GreenVery close ΔE 2.1 2103 2109
1850Green2241GreenClose ΔE 4.6 2015 2151
1851Fleece Green2105Green BayApproximate ΔE 6.9 2251 2252
1852Faded Denim2233Dark Aqua GreenClose ΔE 3.5 2215 2095
1853Bamboo2287TawnyVery close ΔE 2.2 2161 2173
1854Twilight Mauve2129QuailVery close ΔE 2.2 2296 2134
1855Wicker2032RoebuckApproximate ΔE 6.2 2127 2128
1856Chocolate2283Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 8.0 2181 2291
1857Mushroom2283Dark BrownClose ΔE 3.8 2291 2290
1858Mink Brown2135Dark BrownClose ΔE 5.0 2133 2291
1859Brown Mule2285EspressoApproximate ΔE 5.2 2150 2212
1860String2276Simply TaupeVery close ΔE 1.7 2279 2277
1861Cornsilk2126ImpalaClose ΔE 4.0 2159 2026
1862Vertiver Green2249Seneca RockClose ΔE 4.4 2296 2140
1863Cocoa Mulch2255Cocoa MulchClose ΔE 2.4 2118 2122
1866Pale Yellow2158TuskClose ΔE 3.9 2154 2026
1867Applegreen2016Pale YellowApproximate ΔE 8.0 2017 2245
1868Jungle Green2243Peacock GreenClose ΔE 2.7 2104 2108
1869Golden Earth2175MarigoldApproximate ΔE 5.6 2049 2050
1870Chamois2288BambooClose ΔE 2.5 2024 2160
1871Sky Blue2094CobaltClose ΔE 3.3 2230 2198
1872Antler2130Dark Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 8.4 2283 2131
1874Baby Blue2189Baby BlueClose ΔE 3.6 2065 2063
1878Saffron2044Foxy RedClose ΔE 2.4 2181 2132
1879Green Forest2108Jungle GreenClose ΔE 2.4 2109 2105
1880Dark Purple2082Laurie LilacApproximate ΔE 8.1 2060 2083
1882Tawny2173PeachVery close ΔE 2.0 2174 2287
1883Canary2155LemonClose ΔE 4.2 2018 2005
1884Rattan2128Rugby TanClose ΔE 2.7 2121 2281
1885Tawny Birch2127FawnClose ΔE 4.9 2032 2124
1886Stainless Steel2141Lilac GrayVery close ΔE 1.8 2293 2139
1887Shark2212Intense MaroonApproximate ΔE 5.7 2285 2186
1888Marine Blue2214M. D. GreenApproximate ΔE 6.6 2104 2218
1890Mallard Blue2097M. D. GreenClose ΔE 3.5 2217 2215
1891Deep Windsor2220Blue SpruceApproximate ΔE 5.1 2216 2075
1892Turquoise2090Blue FrostApproximate ΔE 5.6 2091 2227
1893Surf Blue2229Medium Blue / GreenApproximate ΔE 6.2 2093 2092
1895Dark Aqua Green2093Dark Blue / GreenClose ΔE 2.5 2233 2215
1896Dark Blue2216Mallard BlueClose ΔE 5.0 2233 2095
1898Desert Sand2181Dark RustApproximate ΔE 7.7 2180 2132
1899Red Bittersweet2133BurgundyClose ΔE 3.8 2180 2291
1900Nile2238Ocean WaveApproximate ΔE 5.4 2257 2235
1901Emerald2241GreenApproximate ΔE 5.7 2015 2246
1902Mitchell Green2114Mitchell GreenClose ΔE 2.3 2252 2254
1903Evergreen2252Field GreenApproximate ΔE 5.7 2114 2244
1904Chinois Green2252Field GreenApproximate ΔE 8.3 2114 2254
1905Mitchell Green2254Dark Army GreenApproximate ΔE 6.5 2114 2252
1906Dark Olive Green2130Dark Olive GreenApproximate ΔE 6.8 2131 2283
1907Fluorescent Red2183Bashful PinkVery close ΔE 1.9 2179 2039
1908Dark Fluo Pink2183Bashful PinkVery close ΔE 2.2 2179 2039
1909Dark Pink2166Floral PinkApproximate ΔE 5.2 2179 2039
1910Strawberry2042Dark PinkClose ΔE 3.1 2168 2043
1911Light Pink2078Light PinkApproximate ΔE 5.1 2202 2077
1915Emily Pink2035Emily PinkClose ΔE 3.5 2178 2164
1917Rapture Rose2037Medium PinkApproximate ΔE 5.5 2211 2166
1918Limestone2296GullClose ΔE 4.7 2140 2295
1919Maroon2211Medium PurpleApproximate ΔE 8.6 2056 2134
1920Cocoon2256Silver FernApproximate ΔE 6.8 2026 2027
1921Wild Pink2009Begonia PinkClose ΔE 3.3 2011 2012
1922Purple Accent2083Purple AccentClose ΔE 4.4 2085 2086
1923Merit Gold2156Merit GoldApproximate ΔE 5.0 2023 2159
1924Moonbeam2020CanaryVery close ΔE 1.1 2019 2021
1925Merit Gold2020CanaryVery close ΔE 1.4 2019 2021
1926Tawny Birch2127FawnClose ΔE 3.6 2032 2278
1927Gold2121Amber BeigeVery close ΔE 2.2 2161 2128
1928Moon Rock2134Twilight MauveApproximate ΔE 9.9 2296 2127
1929Best Brown2283Dark BrownPoor match ΔE 11.4 2134 2130
1930Violet Blue2192Soldier BlueApproximate ΔE 6.2 2199 2068
1931Dark Grey2285EspressoApproximate ΔE 6.4 2150 2212
1932Pale Blue2091Basic TurquoiseClose ΔE 3.8 2229 2090
1933Light Purple2197Oriental BlueClose ΔE 4.3 2194 2193
1934Light Blue / Green2067Solar BlueClose ΔE 3.8 2071 2199
1935Lemon2155LemonApproximate ΔE 7.1 2017 2018
1936Dark Grey2134Twilight MauveApproximate ΔE 9.9 2296 2129
1937Orange2157MangoClose ΔE 2.5 2156 2023
1938Mushroom2277StringVery close ΔE 1.8 2280 2279
1939Nouget2249Seneca RockApproximate ΔE 7.5 2275 2127
1940Fluo Orange2026Pale YellowApproximate ΔE 5.2 2017 2100
1941Light Pink2037Medium PinkApproximate ΔE 8.0 2038 2129
1942Brown2283Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 8.9 2180 2134
1943Violet2193WedgewoodClose ΔE 2.9 2192 2194
1944Blue Ribbon2306NavyApproximate ΔE 8.1 2221 2075
1945Brown2283Dark BrownApproximate ΔE 5.3 2291 2135
1946Neon Orange2051OrangeApproximate ΔE 6.7 2052 2152
1947Red2153Fluo PinkClose ΔE 2.6 2152 2053
1948Azalea2011RosebloomClose ΔE 4.5 2012 2166
1949Moonbeam2117Whisper WhiteVery close ΔE 1.5 2149 2115
1950Green2151Erin GreenClose ΔE 4.6 2241 2101
1951Honeydew2050Dark YellowClose ΔE 4.4 2157 2024
1952Coral2007PersimmonVery close ΔE 1.9 2047 2152
1953Sky Blue2189Baby BlueClose ΔE 3.6 2061 2228
1954Bitteroot2153Fluo PinkClose ΔE 2.8 2179 2183
1955Honeydew2050Dark YellowClose ΔE 4.8 2175 2049
1956Olive Green2249Seneca RockApproximate ΔE 8.8 2248 2256
1957Best Brown2285EspressoApproximate ΔE 8.1 2130 2150
1958Coffee Bean2212Intense MaroonApproximate ΔE 9.4 2283 2135
1959Shimmering Gold2162Shimmering GoldClose ΔE 3.4 2025 2028
1960Country Blue2267Smoke BlueApproximate ΔE 6.0 2200 2094
1961Tempest2095Dark Turquoise BlueApproximate ΔE 8.1 2267 2071
1962Dark Blue2075Deep WindsorClose ΔE 4.0 2221 2220
1963Purple Sage2199Imperial BlueApproximate ΔE 7.9 2071 2194
1964Ash2199Imperial BlueApproximate ΔE 6.6 2071 2095
1965Orange2051OrangeApproximate ΔE 6.5 2049 2048
1966Light Navy2072Blue RibbonApproximate ΔE 6.1 2201 2209
1967Light Navy2072Blue RibbonApproximate ΔE 5.6 2201 2070
1968Fair Green2247MeadowApproximate ΔE 9.6 2262 2240
1969Hedge2112Stormy SeaPoor match ΔE 12.8 2249 2296
1970Evergreen2252Field GreenApproximate ΔE 5.7 2251 2114
1971Manila2156Merit GoldNear identical ΔE 1.0 2023 2022
1972Merit Gold2156Merit GoldClose ΔE 2.6 2023 2022
1973Chocolate2289Orange / BrownApproximate ΔE 6.4 2290 2283
1974Burgundy2055BurgundyApproximate ΔE 5.7 2180 2133
1975Blue2071Lake BlueVery close ΔE 1.4 2199 2067
1976Cadet2306NavyApproximate ΔE 8.5 2201 2072
1977Dark Turquoise Blue2095Dark Turquoise BlueApproximate ΔE 6.0 2233 2232
1978Orange2048Golden PoppyVery close ΔE 1.3 2049 2047
1979Frosty Spruce2105Green BayClose ΔE 4.3 2252 2109
1980Manila2021ButtercupVery close ΔE 1.9 2159 2022
1981Wine2055BurgundyClose ΔE 2.6 2056 2057
1982Burgundy2055BurgundyClose ΔE 2.8 2056 2057
1983Plum2212Intense MaroonClose ΔE 3.7 2186 2285
1984Ruby Glint2169Ruby GlintClose ΔE 4.1 2040 2042
1985Green2244Green ForestVery close ΔE 2.2 2109 2252
1986Candy Apple Red2054Atom RedClose ΔE 3.6 2056 2184
1987Fluorescent Orange2176HoneysuckleVery close ΔE 1.1 2053 2182
1988Kelly2242KellyApproximate ΔE 6.2 2110 2103
1989Irish Green2243Peacock GreenClose ΔE 4.3 2104 2103
1990Ruby Glint2039AzaleaApproximate ΔE 6.4 2167 2211
1991Blue / Green2097M. D. GreenVery close ΔE 2.2 2216 2219
1992Peacock2216Mallard BlueApproximate ΔE 6.1 2075 2220
1993Cerise2168StrawberryClose ΔE 4.8 2042 2043
1994Bashful Pink2183Bashful PinkVery close ΔE 2.0 2039 2179
1995Bright yellow2155LemonApproximate ΔE 5.1 2018 2005
1996Green Sail2254Dark Army GreenApproximate ΔE 6.3 2222 2114
1997Black2285EspressoPoor match ΔE 10.1 2212 2150
1998Elderberry2134Twilight MauveApproximate ΔE 6.2 2213 2074
1999Dark Brown2133BurgundyApproximate ΔE 7.9 2135 2055

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 Madeira Polyneon 40

Madeira Polyneon 40 is a polyester embroidery thread engineered for high-speed, high-volume production. It resists chlorine and abrasion and is a common alternative to Isacord.

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 Madeira Polyneon 40 to Marathon Polyester conversion chart?

Yes — this page lists the closest Marathon Polyester color for all 349 Madeira Polyneon 40 colors, computed with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Madeira Polyneon 40 colors have a close match in Marathon Polyester?

49 of 349 colors (14%) rate Very close or better, and 52% rate Close or better. The remaining colors have only approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Marathon Polyester back to Madeira Polyneon 40?

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