Marathon Polyester to Brother Embroidery thread conversion chart

The closest Brother Embroidery equivalent for every Marathon Polyester color — 301 colors, each with a match rating and two alternatives. Click any number for full details and Pantone approximations.

3%very close or better

25%close or better

301Marathon Polyester colors

61Brother Embroidery colors

Near identical 2
Very close 8
Close 65
Approximate 136
Poor match 90

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301 colors

					Match	Alternatives
2005	Daffodil	→	206	Harvest Gold	Close ΔE 4.9	205 202
2007	Persimmon	→	030	Vermilion	Poor match ΔE 11.1	800 339
2010	Cherry Blossom	→	086	Deep Rose	Approximate ΔE 5.9	807 107
2015	Green Dust	→	513	Lime Green	Close ΔE 3.1	509 502
2016	Pale Yellow	→	812	Cream Yellow	Close ΔE 2.8	202 010
2017	Light Yellow	→	202	Lemon Yellow	Close ΔE 5.0	027 812
2018	Daffodil	→	206	Harvest Gold	Approximate ΔE 5.4	205 027
2019	Moonbeam	→	206	Harvest Gold	Close ΔE 3.1	205 812
2020	Canary	→	206	Harvest Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.9	812 205
2021	Buttercup	→	206	Harvest Gold	Approximate ΔE 5.7	208 214
2022	Gold	→	214	Deep Gold	Close ΔE 2.4	208 126
2023	Yellow Poppy	→	208	Orange	Close ΔE 2.7	214 126
2024	Buff Orange	→	126	Pumpkin	Approximate ΔE 8.5	209 348
2025	Old Gold	→	328	Brass	Close ΔE 4.0	214 348
2026	Pale Yellow	→	812	Cream Yellow	Approximate ΔE 7.8	206 202
2027	Pale Green / Yellow	→	328	Brass	Poor match ΔE 10.4	348 214
2028	Sun Shadow	→	328	Brass	Approximate ΔE 8.3	330 348
2029	Almond	→	323	Light Brown	Approximate ΔE 6.0	337 209
2030	Copper	→	323	Light Brown	Close ΔE 3.1	328 330
2031	Grape	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 7.0	399 124
2032	Roebuck	→	348	Khaki	Poor match ΔE 15.1	005 817
2033	Memphis Belle	→	079	Salmon Pink	Close ΔE 4.7	124 810
2034	Carnatio	→	079	Salmon Pink	Close ΔE 3.9	085 810
2035	Emily Pink	→	079	Salmon Pink	Approximate ΔE 5.2	124 085
2036	Azalea	→	085	Pink	Poor match ΔE 11.3	079 086
2037	Medium Pink	→	085	Pink	Poor match ΔE 10.9	086 807
2039	Azalea	→	086	Deep Rose	Close ΔE 3.5	807 333
2040	Dark Pink	→	333	Amber Red	Approximate ΔE 8.5	107 086
2041	Ruby Glint	→	086	Deep Rose	Approximate ΔE 7.4	107 333
2042	Dark Pink	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Very close ΔE 2.0	333 807
2043	Cerise	→	807	Carmine	Approximate ΔE 8.5	107 333
2044	Foxy Red	→	800	Red	Approximate ΔE 7.2	030 107
2045	Very Red	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Poor match ΔE 10.3	800 333
2046	Blossom	→	079	Salmon Pink	Poor match ΔE 12.3	124 399
2047	Melon	→	030	Vermilion	Poor match ΔE 16.2	209 337
2048	Golden Poppy	→	209	Tangerine	Poor match ΔE 10.5	337 339
2049	Golden Poppy	→	337	Reddish Brown	Approximate ΔE 8.1	339 209
2050	Dark Yellow	→	209	Tangerine	Approximate ΔE 6.1	126 214
2051	Orange	→	337	Reddish Brown	Close ΔE 3.1	339 030
2052	Orange	→	339	Clay Brown	Close ΔE 3.2	337 030
2053	Paprika	→	030	Vermilion	Close ΔE 2.4	800 339
2054	Atom Red	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Approximate ΔE 8.7	333 800
2055	Burgundy	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Poor match ΔE 12.8	333 800
2056	Perfect Ruby	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Poor match ΔE 10.1	333 869
2057	Maroon	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Poor match ΔE 13.8	333 869
2058	Red Licorice	→	869	Royal Purple	Poor match ΔE 15.0	107 333
2059	Medium Purple	→	869	Royal Purple	Approximate ΔE 8.9	620 613
2060	Grape Wine	→	869	Royal Purple	Approximate ΔE 6.7	620 613
2062	Ultra Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Poor match ΔE 14.7	019 005
2063	Cristy Blue	→	804	Lavender	Approximate ΔE 9.4	005 017
2064	Light Purple	→	804	Lavender	Close ΔE 4.4	005 399
2065	Caribbean Blue	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 14.2	804 017
2066	Dolphin Blue	→	070	Corn Flower	Approximate ΔE 5.5	019 420
2067	Solar Blue	→	405	Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.8	420 415
2068	Blue	→	406	Ultramarine	Approximate ΔE 5.6	007 614
2069	Fire Blue	→	406	Ultramarine	Very close ΔE 1.7	007 415
2070	Blue Suede	→	406	Ultramarine	Close ΔE 3.6	007 415
2071	Lake Blue	→	415	Peacock Blue	Close ΔE 3.7	405 420
2072	Blue Ribbon	→	007	Prussian Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.5	406 415
2073	Light Navy	→	007	Prussian Blue	Approximate ΔE 9.8	406 614
2075	Deep Windsor	→	415	Peacock Blue	Poor match ΔE 10.0	707 406
2076	Rose Pink	→	124	Flesh Pink	Approximate ΔE 7.8	399 804
2078	Light Pink	→	810	Light Lilac	Approximate ΔE 6.0	804 085
2079	Violet Tulip	→	804	Lavender	Approximate ΔE 8.9	810 607
2080	Mauve	→	607	Wistaria Violet	Approximate ΔE 8.7	612 070
2081	Iris	→	612	Lilac	Approximate ΔE 8.3	810 607
2082	Laurie Lilac	→	620	Magenta	Approximate ΔE 5.6	612 613
2083	Purple Accent	→	614	Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.9	613 869
2084	Dark Purple	→	613	Violet	Close ΔE 3.8	614 869
2085	Purple Accent	→	613	Violet	Poor match ΔE 10.4	614 869
2086	Purple Maze	→	614	Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.3	007 613
2088	Royal	→	007	Prussian Blue	Very close ΔE 1.7	614 406
2090	Blue Frost	→	017	Light Blue	Close ΔE 3.7	542 001
2091	Basic Turquoise	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.2	542 005
2092	Periwinkle	→	017	Light Blue	Poor match ΔE 12.2	542 005
2093	Dark Blue / Green	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 12.0	534 817
2095	Dark Turquoise Blue	→	019	Sky Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.8	420 070
2097	M. D. Green	→	534	Teal Green	Approximate ΔE 9.7	507 704
2098	Almost Aqua	→	542	Seacrest	Poor match ΔE 11.5	843 001
2100	Dark Green	→	027	Fresh Green	Approximate ΔE 7.2	202 205
2101	Spruce	→	502	Mint Green	Close ΔE 4.2	513 027
2103	Irish Green	→	507	Emerald Green	Approximate ΔE 7.7	534 515
2104	Peppermint	→	534	Teal Green	Approximate ΔE 5.9	507 515
2105	Green Bay	→	507	Emerald Green	Approximate ΔE 6.0	534 808
2106	Imperial Aqua	→	534	Teal Green	Approximate ΔE 9.6	507 808
2108	Jungle Green	→	534	Teal Green	Close ΔE 4.4	507 515
2109	Green Forest	→	507	Emerald Green	Approximate ΔE 9.1	534 808
2110	Green	→	515	Moss Green	Close ΔE 3.3	507 517
2111	Palmetto	→	517	Dark Olive	Approximate ΔE 5.4	330 515
2113	Khaki	→	517	Dark Olive	Approximate ΔE 9.0	330 519
2114	Mitchell Green	→	808	Deep Green	Approximate ΔE 6.4	519 507
2115	Palest Ivory	→	001	White	Approximate ΔE 6.2	399 307
2120	Pale Peach	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 6.8	399 843
2121	Amber Beige	→	348	Khaki	Poor match ΔE 10.8	307 399
2123	Gold	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 8.6	348 399
2126	Impala	→	843	Beige	Approximate ΔE 9.6	307 208
2127	Fawn	→	323	Light Brown	Poor match ΔE 10.7	348 337
2130	Dark Olive Green	→	517	Dark Olive	Poor match ΔE 16.9	330 704
2131	Light Cocoa	→	330	Russet Brown	Poor match ΔE 14.3	323 517
2132	Red Berry	→	800	Red	Poor match ΔE 12.0	107 333
2133	Burgundy	→	333	Amber Red	Poor match ΔE 18.5	107 058
2135	Dark Brown	→	058	Dark Brown	Poor match ΔE 14.8	704 333
2137	Blue Blush	→	001	White	Approximate ΔE 6.2	399 005
2138	Pearl Gray	→	399	Warm Gray	Close ΔE 3.4	001 124
2139	Traditional Gray	→	005	Silver	Close ΔE 3.0	399 817
2140	Banner Gray	→	817	Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.5	005 399
2150	Dark Grey	→	707	Dark Gray	Close ΔE 4.4	900 704
2151	Erin Green	→	513	Lime Green	Approximate ΔE 7.7	502 509
2152	Neon Orange	→	030	Vermilion	Close ΔE 4.6	800 339
2153	Fluo Pink	→	800	Red	Approximate ΔE 7.5	030 807
2154	Tender Yellow	→	010	Cream Brown	Close ΔE 4.8	843 812
2155	Lemon	→	205	Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.1	202 027
2156	Merit Gold	→	208	Orange	Very close ΔE 2.0	214 126
2157	Mango	→	126	Pumpkin	Close ΔE 4.3	209 208
2158	Tusk	→	843	Beige	Close ΔE 4.3	812 010
2159	Penny	→	208	Orange	Close ΔE 4.4	214 126
2160	Apricot Wash	→	126	Pumpkin	Approximate ΔE 9.9	209 348
2162	Shimmering Gold	→	328	Brass	Close ΔE 4.3	323 348
2163	Light Pink	→	124	Flesh Pink	Close ΔE 2.8	399 079
2164	Pink	→	079	Salmon Pink	Very close ΔE 1.2	124 085
2166	Floral Pink	→	085	Pink	Approximate ΔE 6.5	086 810
2167	Ruby Glint	→	086	Deep Rose	Approximate ΔE 7.1	807 333
2168	Strawberry	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Approximate ΔE 6.0	333 807
2169	Ruby Glint	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Approximate ΔE 6.9	333 620
2170	Ivory	→	124	Flesh Pink	Close ΔE 3.5	399 001
2171	Crystal Pink	→	124	Flesh Pink	Close ΔE 4.4	079 399
2172	Crystal Pink	→	124	Flesh Pink	Approximate ΔE 6.0	399 079
2173	Peach	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 9.2	399 124
2174	Bisque	→	307	Linen	Poor match ΔE 10.0	399 124
2175	Marigold	→	337	Reddish Brown	Approximate ΔE 8.3	323 339
2176	Honeysuckle	→	800	Red	Close ΔE 3.5	030 339
2177	Crystal Pink	→	124	Flesh Pink	Close ΔE 4.3	079 399
2178	Orchid Pink	→	079	Salmon Pink	Very close ΔE 2.0	124 085
2179	Dusty Rose	→	807	Carmine	Approximate ΔE 7.3	086 085
2180	Terra Cotta	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Poor match ΔE 12.8	333 800
2181	Dark Rust	→	800	Red	Approximate ΔE 7.7	339 030
2182	Orange / Red	→	800	Red	Approximate ΔE 5.7	030 339
2183	Bashful Pink	→	807	Carmine	Very close ΔE 1.7	086 333
2184	Wildfire	→	107	Dark Fuchsia	Approximate ΔE 8.5	333 800
2185	Dark Red	→	869	Royal Purple	Poor match ΔE 12.4	107 620
2186	Medium Purple	→	869	Royal Purple	Poor match ΔE 12.2	613 620
2187	Pastel Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 9.4	001 399
2188	Cadet Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.7	001 399
2189	Baby Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Poor match ΔE 12.2	005 804
2191	Bright Blue	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 10.6	070 607
2192	Soldier Blue	→	607	Wistaria Violet	Close ΔE 4.0	070 405
2195	Blue Suede	→	406	Ultramarine	Close ΔE 3.6	007 415
2196	Blue Suede	→	007	Prussian Blue	Close ΔE 4.2	406 614
2197	Oriental Blue	→	607	Wistaria Violet	Poor match ΔE 11.7	804 070
2198	Ozone	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 14.5	017 005

					Match	Alternatives
2199	Imperial Blue	→	405	Blue	Close ΔE 4.3	420 415
2201	Blue Ribbon	→	007	Prussian Blue	Poor match ΔE 10.1	406 415
2202	Pastel Lilac	→	804	Lavender	Close ΔE 3.0	810 005
2203	Pale Purple	→	804	Lavender	Poor match ΔE 11.0	810 612
2204	Medium Pink	→	810	Light Lilac	Poor match ΔE 12.4	612 085
2208	Violet	→	612	Lilac	Approximate ΔE 9.1	607 620
2209	Light Navy	→	007	Prussian Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.1	406 614
2210	Dark Purple / Navy	→	007	Prussian Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.5	614 613
2211	Medium Purple	→	333	Amber Red	Approximate ΔE 9.3	086 807
2212	Intense Maroon	→	869	Royal Purple	Poor match ΔE 17.5	058 613
2214	M. D. Green	→	534	Teal Green	Poor match ΔE 14.7	542 017
2215	Oceanic Green	→	534	Teal Green	Poor match ΔE 11.1	019 817
2216	Mallard Blue	→	534	Teal Green	Poor match ΔE 15.9	704 019
2217	J. Turquoise	→	534	Teal Green	Approximate ΔE 7.7	019 507
2218	Brite Jade	→	534	Teal Green	Close ΔE 2.8	507 515
2219	Garden Green	→	534	Teal Green	Poor match ΔE 13.1	507 704
2220	Blue Spruce	→	707	Dark Gray	Poor match ΔE 12.8	415 704
2221	Deep Windsor	→	415	Peacock Blue	Poor match ΔE 11.0	707 406
2222	Dark Blue	→	707	Dark Gray	Poor match ΔE 10.7	519 808
2223	Light Blue	→	542	Seacrest	Approximate ΔE 8.6	017 001
2224	Soothing Sea	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 9.6	001 542
2225	Blue Glass	→	542	Seacrest	Approximate ΔE 9.6	001 843
2226	Bleached Aqua	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.3	542 001
2227	Mint Julep	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 8.0	542 001
2229	Medium Blue / Green	→	017	Light Blue	Poor match ΔE 11.5	019 005
2231	Mid Windsor	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 10.5	017 005
2232	Medium Blue	→	019	Sky Blue	Approximate ΔE 7.4	070 420
2233	Dark Aqua Green	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 11.0	534 070
2237	Pale Aqua	→	542	Seacrest	Very close ΔE 2.2	017 502
2241	Green	→	513	Lime Green	Close ΔE 2.7	509 502
2242	Kelly	→	515	Moss Green	Approximate ΔE 7.2	507 534
2243	Peacock Green	→	534	Teal Green	Approximate ΔE 8.5	515 507
2244	Green Forest	→	507	Emerald Green	Poor match ΔE 10.9	534 808
2245	Dark Olive Green	→	010	Cream Brown	Approximate ΔE 7.8	502 843
2246	Meadow Green	→	513	Lime Green	Poor match ΔE 11.8	509 515
2247	Meadow	→	515	Moss Green	Approximate ΔE 8.9	509 513
2250	Pale Green	→	517	Dark Olive	Approximate ΔE 7.0	515 330
2251	Evergreen	→	808	Deep Green	Approximate ΔE 5.5	507 519
2252	Field Green	→	808	Deep Green	Approximate ΔE 9.0	507 519
2253	Green	→	517	Dark Olive	Approximate ΔE 6.6	519 808
2254	Dark Army Green	→	519	Olive Green	Approximate ΔE 5.6	808 707
2255	Cocoa Mulch	→	843	Beige	Close ΔE 2.7	307 010
2256	Silver Fern	→	348	Khaki	Poor match ΔE 11.3	328 843
2262	Moss	→	542	Seacrest	Poor match ΔE 13.6	534 509
2265	Pale Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Poor match ΔE 13.1	005 542
2275	Rattan	→	348	Khaki	Approximate ΔE 5.4	328 214
2283	Dark Brown	→	333	Amber Red	Poor match ΔE 19.5	339 337
2285	Espresso	→	058	Dark Brown	Poor match ΔE 10.3	707 704
2286	New Gold	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 7.7	348 843
2287	Tawny	→	307	Linen	Poor match ΔE 11.0	348 399
2288	Bamboo	→	348	Khaki	Poor match ΔE 10.3	209 126
2289	Orange / Brown	→	339	Clay Brown	Poor match ΔE 11.7	337 323
2290	Orange / Brown	→	339	Clay Brown	Poor match ΔE 14.9	337 323
2291	Brown	→	058	Dark Brown	Poor match ΔE 19.9	339 333
2292	Pale Grey	→	005	Silver	Close ΔE 3.5	817 399
2294	Orchid Tint	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.9	124 079
2298	Vapor	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.6	001 307
2301	Jadeite	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 9.6	817 542
2306	Navy	→	707	Dark Gray	Approximate ΔE 9.7	007 406
2006	Peach Fuzz	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 8.4	348 126
2008	Lilac Sachet	→	079	Salmon Pink	Close ΔE 4.4	085 124
2009	Begonia Pink	→	085	Pink	Close ΔE 4.2	810 079
2011	Rosebloom	→	085	Pink	Close ΔE 4.8	810 079
2012	Rosebloom	→	085	Pink	Close ΔE 4.8	810 079
2013	Strawberry Ice	→	079	Salmon Pink	Poor match ΔE 14.5	807 085
2125	Almond Cream	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 8.0	348 843
2161	Grain	→	348	Khaki	Poor match ΔE 11.3	307 209
2165	Cameo Pink	→	079	Salmon Pink	Close ΔE 4.8	124 085
2038	Sea Pink	→	079	Salmon Pink	Approximate ΔE 8.5	085 810
2061	Crystal Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.1	005 001
2190	Della Robbia Blue	→	804	Lavender	Poor match ΔE 12.6	019 005
2193	Wedgewood	→	607	Wistaria Violet	Close ΔE 4.6	070 420
2194	Bleached Denim	→	607	Wistaria Violet	Approximate ΔE 5.9	070 612
2200	Tempest	→	817	Gray	Approximate ΔE 9.4	607 005
2074	Gray Ridge	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 10.3	005 612
2077	Winsome Orchid	→	124	Flesh Pink	Approximate ΔE 8.7	079 399
2205	Sweet Lavender	→	804	Lavender	Approximate ΔE 5.1	005 810
2206	Persian Violet	→	804	Lavender	Poor match ΔE 11.2	607 612
2207	Dusk	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 11.1	005 804
2087	Dusted Peri	→	607	Wistaria Violet	Approximate ΔE 6.8	612 070
2213	Purple Sage	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 14.5	704 607
2096	Light Clear Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Poor match ΔE 14.1	542 005
2089	Bleached Aqua	→	542	Seacrest	Approximate ΔE 7.2	017 001
2228	Crystal Blue	→	017	Light Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.1	005 001
2230	Alaskan Blue	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 12.5	017 005
2094	Cobalt	→	019	Sky Blue	Poor match ΔE 12.4	005 817
2234	Ambrosia	→	542	Seacrest	Poor match ΔE 10.2	843 010
2099	Ambrosia	→	542	Seacrest	Poor match ΔE 10.2	843 010
2235	Bird Egg Green	→	542	Seacrest	Close ΔE 3.9	502 017
2236	Green Ash	→	542	Seacrest	Approximate ΔE 7.1	502 509
2238	Ocean Wave	→	542	Seacrest	Approximate ΔE 5.3	502 017
2239	Blue Turquoise	→	542	Seacrest	Poor match ΔE 13.5	017 534
2102	Spearmint	→	542	Seacrest	Poor match ΔE 11.5	502 509
2240	Brilliant Green	→	502	Mint Green	Approximate ΔE 8.0	509 542
2248	Sage Green	→	348	Khaki	Poor match ΔE 13.6	005 843
2249	Seneca Rock	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 10.9	005 348
2112	Stormy Sea	→	817	Gray	Approximate ΔE 8.0	005 704
2257	Sea Foam	→	542	Seacrest	Poor match ΔE 10.5	005 843
2258	Silver Lining	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.7	005 307
2259	Silver Lining	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.7	005 307
2260	Misty Jade	→	542	Seacrest	Approximate ΔE 5.5	017 843
2261	Aqua Gray	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 9.1	542 817
2263	Aqua Gray	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 9.1	542 817
2264	Aqua Gray	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 9.1	542 817
2266	Tourmaline	→	005	Silver	Poor match ΔE 10.7	817 017
2267	Smoke Blue	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 11.3	019 607
2107	Evergreen	→	808	Deep Green	Approximate ΔE 5.7	519 507
2268	Evergreen	→	808	Deep Green	Approximate ΔE 5.7	519 507
2269	Evergreen	→	808	Deep Green	Approximate ΔE 5.7	519 507
2270	Evergreen	→	808	Deep Green	Approximate ΔE 5.7	519 507
2271	Cloud Dancer	→	001	White	Close ΔE 4.1	399 307
2116	Star White	→	001	White	Close ΔE 4.4	399 307
2272	Pastel Parchment	→	399	Warm Gray	Close ΔE 4.2	307 001
2117	Whisper White	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 6.9	843 001
2118	Whisper Pink	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.5	307 843
2273	Crystal Gray	→	399	Warm Gray	Close ΔE 3.2	307 001
2119	Shell	→	307	Linen	Close ΔE 4.5	399 843
2274	Peach Whip	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.1	307 124
2122	Gray Morn	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 6.6	005 843
2276	Simply Taupe	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 9.1	399 817
2277	String	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 7.6	399 817
2278	Adobe Rose	→	005	Silver	Poor match ΔE 12.4	399 817
2128	Rugby Tan	→	348	Khaki	Poor match ΔE 11.6	399 005
2279	Gray	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 7.0	399 817
2280	String	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 7.6	399 817
2124	Sphinx	→	005	Silver	Poor match ΔE 10.1	399 817
2281	Mushroom	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 9.0	005 307
2282	Sphinx	→	005	Silver	Poor match ΔE 10.1	399 817
2129	Quail	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 11.4	005 333
2284	Gray Ridge	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 10.3	005 612
2134	Twilight Mauve	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 13.3	333 005
2141	Lilac Gray	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.4	005 124
2142	Hushed Violet	→	399	Warm Gray	Close ΔE 3.2	124 005
2293	Lilac Gray	→	399	Warm Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.4	005 124
2295	Silver Rose	→	817	Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.6	005 804
2296	Gull	→	817	Gray	Close ΔE 4.0	005 399
2144	Lavender Aura	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 6.3	817 804
2145	Gull Gray	→	005	Silver	Close ΔE 4.1	817 399
2297	White Sand	→	399	Warm Gray	Close ΔE 3.3	001 307
2136	Blue Blush	→	001	White	Approximate ΔE 7.0	399 843
2299	Pearl Blue	→	005	Silver	Approximate ΔE 6.3	399 017
2300	Highrise	→	005	Silver	Close ΔE 4.7	399 817
2302	Gull Gray	→	005	Silver	Close ΔE 4.1	817 399
2303	Dapple Gray	→	005	Silver	Close ΔE 5.0	817 804
2143	Thistle	→	804	Lavender	Approximate ΔE 7.9	005 399
2146	Purple Cloud	→	804	Lavender	Approximate ΔE 7.4	005 817
2304	Silver Rose	→	817	Gray	Approximate ΔE 7.6	005 804
2147	Gray Ridge	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 10.3	005 612
2148	Dusk	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 11.1	005 804
2305	Gray Ridge	→	817	Gray	Poor match ΔE 10.3	005 612
2149	Snow White	→	307	Linen	Approximate ΔE 7.2	001 399

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 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.

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.

More Marathon Polyester conversion charts

Marathon→Coats Sylko Marathon→Fil-Tec Glide Marathon→Floriani Polyester Marathon→Gunold POLY 40 Marathon→Hemingworth PolySelect Marathon→Isacord 40 Marathon→Janome Polyester Marathon→Madeira Classic Rayon 40 Marathon→Madeira Polyneon 40 Marathon→Marathon Rayon Marathon→Mettler Poly Sheen Marathon→Robison-Anton Super Brite Rayon Marathon→Robison-Anton Super Strength Polyester Marathon→Sulky PolyLite / Poly Deco Marathon→Sulky Rayon 40

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Marathon Polyester to Brother Embroidery conversion chart?

Yes — this page lists the closest Brother Embroidery color for all 301 Marathon Polyester colors, computed with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula from each brand's published color values.

How many Marathon Polyester colors have a close match in Brother Embroidery?

10 of 301 colors (3%) 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 Marathon Polyester?

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