Marathon Polyester to Marathon Rayon thread conversion chart

The closest Marathon Rayon 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.

45%very close or better

81%close or better

301Marathon Polyester colors

317Marathon Rayon colors

Near identical 110
Very close 24
Close 110
Approximate 57
Poor match 0

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301 colors

					Match	Alternatives
2005	Daffodil	→	1005	Daffodil	Near identical ΔE 0.5	1007 1008
2007	Persimmon	→	1191	Cadmium Orange	Approximate ΔE 7.7	1051 1041
2010	Cherry Blossom	→	1025	Cherry Blossom	Close ΔE 3.0	1329 1230
2015	Green Dust	→	1123	Green / Yellow	Approximate ΔE 7.3	1122 1121
2016	Pale Yellow	→	1006	Pale Yellow	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1003 1004
2017	Light Yellow	→	1004	Medium Yellow	Close ΔE 3.5	1003 1006
2018	Daffodil	→	1005	Daffodil	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1007 1008
2019	Moonbeam	→	1008	Moonbeam	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1007 1005
2020	Canary	→	1009	Canary	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1008 1011
2021	Buttercup	→	1188	Buttercup	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1219 1009
2022	Gold	→	1219	Gold	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1012 1189
2023	Yellow Poppy	→	1012	Yellow Poppy	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1219 1189
2024	Buff Orange	→	1233	Buff Orange	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1302 1138
2025	Old Gold	→	1187	Black Eyed Susie	Approximate ΔE 5.0	1015 1018
2026	Pale Yellow	→	1017	Popcorn	Close ΔE 2.8	1183 1006
2027	Pale Green / Yellow	→	1016	Pale Green / Yellow	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1018 1221
2028	Sun Shadow	→	1221	Tamarack	Close ΔE 4.5	1016 1187
2029	Almond	→	1015	Almond	Close ΔE 2.8	1224 1043
2030	Copper	→	1224	Copper	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1015 1141
2031	Grape	→	1326	Grape	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1129 1039
2032	Roebuck	→	1140	Tawny Birch	Close ΔE 2.9	1139 1305
2033	Memphis Belle	→	1021	Memphis Belle	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1020 1022
2034	Carnatio	→	1022	Carnatio	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1023 1021
2035	Emily Pink	→	1033	Emily Pink	Very close ΔE 2.3	1031 1032
2036	Azalea	→	1332	Light Orange	Close ΔE 3.4	1051 1034
2037	Medium Pink	→	1035	Medium Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1332 1229
2039	Azalea	→	1024	Begonia	Close ΔE 4.6	1025 1329
2040	Dark Pink	→	1232	Crimson	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1329 1153
2041	Ruby Glint	→	1329	Ruby Glint	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1230 1232
2042	Dark Pink	→	1026	Dark Pink	Very close ΔE 1.0	1232 1025
2043	Cerise	→	1328	Cerise	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1052 1335
2044	Foxy Red	→	1050	Foxy Red	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1334 1049
2045	Very Red	→	1050	Foxy Red	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1243 1052
2046	Blossom	→	1040	Blossom	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1137 1039
2047	Melon	→	1191	Cadmium Orange	Close ΔE 3.0	1041 1051
2048	Golden Poppy	→	1191	Cadmium Orange	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1041 1042
2049	Golden Poppy	→	1043	Golden Poppy	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1044 1333
2050	Dark Yellow	→	1190	Honeydew	Close ΔE 4.9	1015 1333
2051	Orange	→	1046	Sunkist	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1045 1043
2052	Orange	→	1046	Sunkist	Close ΔE 4.7	1045 1194
2053	Paprika	→	1194	Honeysuckle	Close ΔE 5.0	1046 1047
2054	Atom Red	→	1054	Atom Red	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1243 1155
2055	Burgundy	→	1159	Dark Orange / Red	Close ΔE 3.5	1158 1243
2056	Perfect Ruby	→	1244	Maroon	Close ΔE 4.0	1155 1156
2057	Maroon	→	1244	Maroon	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1156 1246
2058	Red Licorice	→	1246	Red Licorice	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1196 1244
2059	Medium Purple	→	1154	Medium Purple	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1336 1153
2060	Grape Wine	→	1154	Medium Purple	Close ΔE 4.3	1336 1153
2062	Ultra Blue	→	1058	Caribbean Blue	Close ΔE 3.5	1062 1095
2063	Cristy Blue	→	1197	Cristy Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1198 1061
2064	Light Purple	→	1197	Cristy Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1198 1061
2065	Caribbean Blue	→	1058	Caribbean Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1198 1061
2066	Dolphin Blue	→	1064	Dolphin Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1097 1247
2067	Solar Blue	→	1325	Lake Blue	Close ΔE 4.1	1253 1098
2068	Blue	→	1254	Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1084 1086
2069	Fire Blue	→	1254	Blue	Close ΔE 4.7	1201 1256
2070	Blue Suede	→	1068	Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1254 1204
2071	Lake Blue	→	1325	Lake Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1098 1256
2072	Blue Ribbon	→	1068	Blue	Close ΔE 2.7	1204 1203
2073	Light Navy	→	1203	Blue Ink	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1068 1204
2075	Deep Windsor	→	1072	Deep Windsor	Very close ΔE 1.6	1071 1098
2076	Rose Pink	→	1073	Rose Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1166 1019
2078	Light Pink	→	1075	Light Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1076 1261
2079	Violet Tulip	→	1260	Violet Tulip	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1085 1261
2080	Mauve	→	1081	Amethyst	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1262 1249
2081	Iris	→	1077	Purple	Close ΔE 4.8	1081 1078
2082	Laurie Lilac	→	1082	Amethyst	Close ΔE 4.1	1263 1081
2083	Purple Accent	→	1080	Royal Purple	Close ΔE 4.0	1084 1090
2084	Dark Purple	→	1080	Royal Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1086 1084
2085	Purple Accent	→	1090	Blackberry	Close ΔE 2.7	1089 1203
2086	Purple Maze	→	1084	Violet Blue	Close ΔE 4.2	1202 1069
2088	Royal	→	1202	Royal	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1069 1066
2090	Blue Frost	→	1267	Turquoise	Close ΔE 4.2	1099 1266
2091	Basic Turquoise	→	1099	Turquoise	Close ΔE 2.7	1100 1267
2092	Periwinkle	→	1100	Periwinkle	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1275 1099
2093	Dark Blue / Green	→	1278	Marine Aqua	Close ΔE 3.3	1103 1250
2095	Dark Turquoise Blue	→	1271	Pretty Blue	Close ΔE 3.4	1097 1108
2097	M. D. Green	→	1107	M. D. Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1209 1106
2098	Almost Aqua	→	1265	Pale Blue	Close ΔE 4.4	1163 1092
2100	Dark Green	→	1122	Dark Green	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1120 1121
2101	Spruce	→	1121	Spruce	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1120 1119
2103	Irish Green	→	1116	Dark Green	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1343 1208
2104	Peppermint	→	1118	Peppermint	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1207 1279
2105	Green Bay	→	1343	Green Bay	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1117 1289
2106	Imperial Aqua	→	1209	Imperial Aqua	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1117 1106
2108	Jungle Green	→	1208	Greenstone	Close ΔE 3.3	1106 1343
2109	Green Forest	→	1117	Green Forest	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1343 1289
2110	Green	→	1172	Sage	Close ΔE 4.4	1126 1116
2111	Palmetto	→	1172	Sage	Approximate ΔE 8.9	1294 1295
2113	Khaki	→	1295	Khaki	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1294 1297
2114	Mitchell Green	→	1298	Mitchell Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1345 1347
2115	Palest Ivory	→	1312	Palest Ivory	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1181 1179
2120	Pale Peach	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 4.2	1127 1185
2121	Amber Beige	→	1014	Pink Sand	Close ΔE 3.6	1185 1013
2123	Gold	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 2.4	1302 1014
2126	Impala	→	1183	Wheat	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1010 1131
2127	Fawn	→	1142	Fawn	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1140 1141
2130	Dark Olive Green	→	1295	Khaki	Approximate ΔE 9.0	1294 1161
2131	Light Cocoa	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 8.2	1307 1295
2132	Red Berry	→	1050	Foxy Red	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1157 1334
2133	Burgundy	→	1158	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1159 1160
2135	Dark Brown	→	1161	Dark Brown	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1160 1308
2137	Blue Blush	→	1210	Blue Blush	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1055 1163
2138	Pearl Gray	→	1212	Orchid Ice	Close ΔE 2.5	1311 1165
2139	Traditional Gray	→	1318	Highrise	Very close ΔE 1.8	1317 1316
2140	Banner Gray	→	1319	Banner Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1320 1340
2150	Dark Grey	→	1180	Black	Close ΔE 4.3	1178 1216
2151	Erin Green	→	1120	Sharp Green	Approximate ΔE 7.4	1121 1122
2152	Neon Orange	→	1046	Sunkist	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1194 1047
2153	Fluo Pink	→	1047	Scarlet	Close ΔE 4.9	1053 1048
2154	Tender Yellow	→	1010	Tusk	Close ΔE 3.2	1006 1183
2155	Lemon	→	1007	Canary Yellow	Close ΔE 3.4	1005 1008
2156	Merit Gold	→	1012	Yellow Poppy	Close ΔE 2.9	1189 1219
2157	Mango	→	1190	Honeydew	Close ΔE 3.0	1012 1189
2158	Tusk	→	1010	Tusk	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1183 1017
2159	Penny	→	1189	Scholastic	Close ΔE 3.4	1012 1219
2160	Apricot Wash	→	1233	Buff Orange	Very close ΔE 1.9	1302 1013
2162	Shimmering Gold	→	1187	Black Eyed Susie	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1224 1015
2163	Light Pink	→	1019	Light Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1166 1037
2164	Pink	→	1032	Orchid Pink	Very close ΔE 2.1	1031 1021
2166	Floral Pink	→	1028	Aurora Pink	Close ΔE 4.0	1027 1034
2167	Ruby Glint	→	1230	Fuschia	Very close ΔE 2.1	1329 1024
2168	Strawberry	→	1328	Cerise	Close ΔE 3.3	1052 1026
2169	Ruby Glint	→	1155	Burgundy	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1153 1026
2170	Ivory	→	1019	Light Pink	Close ΔE 2.3	1030 1029
2171	Crystal Pink	→	1038	Crystal Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1037 1030
2172	Crystal Pink	→	1037	Crystal Pink	Very close ΔE 1.5	1038 1030
2173	Peach	→	1039	Bisque	Close ΔE 2.6	1326 1040
2174	Bisque	→	1039	Bisque	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1326 1129
2175	Marigold	→	1043	Golden Poppy	Close ΔE 3.0	1044 1333
2176	Honeysuckle	→	1194	Honeysuckle	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1047 1049
2177	Crystal Pink	→	1038	Crystal Pink	Close ΔE 3.2	1037 1031
2178	Orchid Pink	→	1032	Orchid Pink	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1031 1033
2179	Dusty Rose	→	1034	Azalea	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1051 1035
2180	Terra Cotta	→	1159	Dark Orange / Red	Close ΔE 3.8	1243 1054
2181	Dark Rust	→	1157	Dark Rust	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1049 1334
2182	Orange / Red	→	1049	Tuxedo Red	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1157 1194
2183	Bashful Pink	→	1053	Medium Red / Orange	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1025 1024
2184	Wildfire	→	1054	Atom Red	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1243 1052
2185	Dark Red	→	1331	Wine	Close ΔE 4.8	1154 1244
2186	Medium Purple	→	1196	Brushed Burgundy	Close ΔE 4.3	1246 1241
2187	Pastel Blue	→	1265	Pale Blue	Close ΔE 4.5	1091 1210
2188	Cadet Blue	→	1094	Aquamarine	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1057 1205
2189	Baby Blue	→	1062	Sky Blue	Close ΔE 3.5	1171 1057
2191	Bright Blue	→	1063	Bright Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1199 1176
2192	Soldier Blue	→	1200	Soldier Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1248 1065
2195	Blue Suede	→	1068	Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1254 1204
2196	Blue Suede	→	1254	Blue	Close ΔE 4.9	1202 1069
2197	Oriental Blue	→	1199	Allure	Close ΔE 4.3	1176 1063
2198	Ozone	→	1058	Caribbean Blue	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1095 1059

					Match	Alternatives
2199	Imperial Blue	→	1325	Lake Blue	Close ΔE 3.6	1256 1200
2201	Blue Ribbon	→	1068	Blue	Close ΔE 3.7	1204 1070
2202	Pastel Lilac	→	1195	Pastel Lilac	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1261 1085
2203	Pale Purple	→	1260	Violet Tulip	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1077 1075
2204	Medium Pink	→	1077	Purple	Approximate ΔE 6.2	1239 1027
2208	Violet	→	1263	Violet	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1082 1200
2209	Light Navy	→	1203	Blue Ink	Close ΔE 5.0	1068 1069
2210	Dark Purple / Navy	→	1203	Blue Ink	Approximate ΔE 6.4	1202 1069
2211	Medium Purple	→	1088	Medium Purple	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1148 1149
2212	Intense Maroon	→	1241	Dark Maroon	Close ΔE 3.6	1242 1196
2214	M. D. Green	→	1105	M. D. Green	Close ΔE 3.8	1277 1118
2215	Oceanic Green	→	1327	Oceanic Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1274 1341
2216	Mallard Blue	→	1107	M. D. Green	Approximate ΔE 6.3	1108 1341
2217	J. Turquoise	→	1274	J. Turquoise	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1327 1279
2218	Brite Jade	→	1279	Brite Jade	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1118 1208
2219	Garden Green	→	1209	Imperial Aqua	Close ΔE 3.7	1289 1107
2220	Blue Spruce	→	1071	Blue Spruce	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1072 1293
2221	Deep Windsor	→	1072	Deep Windsor	Near identical ΔE 0.7	1071 1098
2222	Dark Blue	→	1293	Dark Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1071 1072
2223	Light Blue	→	1091	Soothing Sea	Close ΔE 2.9	1110 1092
2224	Soothing Sea	→	1091	Soothing Sea	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1265 1205
2225	Blue Glass	→	1092	Blue Glass	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1110 1109
2226	Bleached Aqua	→	1205	Bleached Aqua	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1091 1093
2227	Mint Julep	→	1266	Mint Julep	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1267 1093
2229	Medium Blue / Green	→	1270	Medium Blue / Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1100 1101
2231	Mid Windsor	→	1059	Mid Windsor	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1095 1102
2232	Medium Blue	→	1097	Medium Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1064 1271
2233	Dark Aqua Green	→	1341	Dark Aqua Green	Very close ΔE 1.6	1327 1271
2237	Pale Aqua	→	1113	Pale Green	Close ΔE 4.5	1111 1272
2241	Green	→	1123	Green / Yellow	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1125 1285
2242	Kelly	→	1116	Dark Green	Close ΔE 4.7	1172 1126
2243	Peacock Green	→	1207	Peacock Green	Close ΔE 2.5	1118 1342
2244	Green Forest	→	1289	Green Forest	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1117 1209
2245	Dark Olive Green	→	1119	Dark Olive Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1121 1006
2246	Meadow Green	→	1284	Meadow	Approximate ΔE 5.4	1123 1221
2247	Meadow	→	1284	Meadow	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1126 1123
2250	Pale Green	→	1172	Sage	Approximate ΔE 5.6	1294 1297
2251	Evergreen	→	1344	Dark Green	Close ΔE 4.1	1346 1347
2252	Field Green	→	1346	Dark Green	Close ΔE 3.5	1290 1345
2253	Green	→	1294	Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1297 1295
2254	Dark Army Green	→	1298	Mitchell Green	Close ΔE 4.5	1345 1347
2255	Cocoa Mulch	→	1299	Birch	Close ΔE 3.0	1300 1132
2256	Silver Fern	→	1016	Pale Green / Yellow	Close ΔE 4.7	1301 1339
2262	Moss	→	1170	Moss	Approximate ΔE 7.4	1168 1282
2265	Pale Blue	→	1276	Marine Blue	Close ΔE 4.6	1170 1287
2275	Rattan	→	1338	Oxford Tan	Approximate ΔE 8.1	1016 1302
2283	Dark Brown	→	1307	Dark Brown	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1144 1161
2285	Espresso	→	1310	Brown Mule	Close ΔE 3.7	1180 1308
2286	New Gold	→	1131	Opaline	Very close ΔE 2.3	1013 1302
2287	Tawny	→	1013	Grain	Close ΔE 3.8	1039 1040
2288	Bamboo	→	1138	Bamboo	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1013 1302
2289	Orange / Brown	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 6.8	1307 1224
2290	Orange / Brown	→	1144	Light Cocoa	Approximate ΔE 6.8	1307 1161
2291	Brown	→	1161	Dark Brown	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1307 1144
2292	Pale Grey	→	1135	Opal Gray	Close ΔE 3.1	1303 1340
2294	Orchid Tint	→	1166	Orchid Ice	Close ΔE 3.1	1212 1019
2298	Vapor	→	1312	Palest Ivory	Very close ΔE 2.2	1181 1179
2301	Jadeite	→	1282	Jadeite	Very close ΔE 1.8	1170 1330
2306	Navy	→	1070	Blue Ribbon	Close ΔE 4.0	1072 1204
2006	Peach Fuzz	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 2.9	1013 1302
2008	Lilac Sachet	→	1022	Carnatio	Very close ΔE 2.2	1021 1023
2009	Begonia Pink	→	1227	Petal Pink	Close ΔE 3.1	1028 1023
2011	Rosebloom	→	1028	Aurora Pink	Very close ΔE 1.6	1229 1227
2012	Rosebloom	→	1028	Aurora Pink	Very close ΔE 1.6	1229 1227
2013	Strawberry Ice	→	1051	Shell Pink	Close ΔE 4.4	1332 1035
2125	Almond Cream	→	1131	Opaline	Close ΔE 2.4	1013 1302
2161	Grain	→	1013	Grain	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1014 1138
2165	Cameo Pink	→	1022	Carnatio	Close ΔE 4.2	1031 1023
2038	Sea Pink	→	1234	Flamingo Pink	Close ΔE 4.5	1229 1332
2061	Crystal Blue	→	1094	Aquamarine	Very close ΔE 1.5	1057 1056
2190	Della Robbia Blue	→	1198	Placid Blue	Close ΔE 4.9	1061 1058
2193	Wedgewood	→	1065	Wedgewood	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1247 1248
2194	Bleached Denim	→	1065	Wedgewood	Close ΔE 4.2	1255 1249
2200	Tempest	→	1177	Tempest	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1176 1199
2074	Gray Ridge	→	1323	Gray Ridge	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1322 1087
2077	Winsome Orchid	→	1145	Rose Beige	Close ΔE 2.5	1166 1136
2205	Sweet Lavender	→	1085	Light Purple	Approximate ΔE 5.7	1195 1260
2206	Persian Violet	→	1249	Lavender Violet	Approximate ΔE 5.3	1067 1260
2207	Dusk	→	1087	Daybreak	Close ΔE 4.3	1323 1322
2087	Dusted Peri	→	1255	Dusted Peri	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1262 1249
2213	Purple Sage	→	1323	Gray Ridge	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1079 1083
2096	Light Clear Blue	→	1276	Marine Blue	Close ΔE 2.6	1287 1275
2089	Bleached Aqua	→	1093	Mint Julep	Close ΔE 3.6	1205 1091
2228	Crystal Blue	→	1094	Aquamarine	Very close ΔE 1.5	1057 1056
2230	Alaskan Blue	→	1058	Caribbean Blue	Close ΔE 3.8	1059 1095
2094	Cobalt	→	1250	Wonder Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.0	1058 1171
2234	Ambrosia	→	1109	Ambrosia	Close ΔE 2.7	1092 1110
2099	Ambrosia	→	1109	Ambrosia	Close ΔE 2.7	1092 1110
2235	Bird Egg Green	→	1272	Mint	Close ΔE 5.0	1168 1093
2236	Green Ash	→	1111	Pale Aqua	Close ΔE 3.8	1272 1124
2238	Ocean Wave	→	1168	Sea Foam	Approximate ΔE 5.8	1113 1111
2239	Blue Turquoise	→	1276	Marine Blue	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1105 1287
2102	Spearmint	→	1112	Seafoam	Approximate ΔE 5.5	1113 1114
2240	Brilliant Green	→	1124	Brilliant Green	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1112 1111
2248	Sage Green	→	1301	Oxford Tan	Close ΔE 4.4	1330 1339
2249	Seneca Rock	→	1340	Flint Gray	Approximate ΔE 5.9	1330 1337
2112	Stormy Sea	→	1320	Platinum	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1321 1319
2257	Sea Foam	→	1168	Sea Foam	Very close ΔE 2.1	1175 1169
2258	Silver Lining	→	1316	Skylight	Close ΔE 2.7	1133 1318
2259	Silver Lining	→	1316	Skylight	Close ΔE 2.7	1133 1318
2260	Misty Jade	→	1110	Blue Glass	Close ΔE 2.7	1109 1092
2261	Aqua Gray	→	1175	Light Grey / Green	Close ΔE 4.0	1282 1170
2263	Aqua Gray	→	1175	Light Grey / Green	Close ΔE 4.0	1282 1170
2264	Aqua Gray	→	1175	Light Grey / Green	Close ΔE 4.0	1282 1170
2266	Tourmaline	→	1288	Stone Blue	Very close ΔE 2.1	1171 1276
2267	Smoke Blue	→	1250	Wonder Blue	Approximate ΔE 9.0	1288 1321
2107	Evergreen	→	1347	Evergreen	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1291 1292
2268	Evergreen	→	1347	Evergreen	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1291 1292
2269	Evergreen	→	1347	Evergreen	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1291 1292
2270	Evergreen	→	1347	Evergreen	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1291 1292
2271	Cloud Dancer	→	1181	Lily White	Very close ΔE 2.0	1179 1348
2116	Star White	→	1181	Lily White	Close ΔE 2.4	1179 1348
2272	Pastel Parchment	→	1184	Crystal Gray	Close ΔE 3.1	1128 1312
2117	Whisper White	→	1348	Snow White	Very close ΔE 1.3	1182 1181
2118	Whisper Pink	→	1127	Tapioca	Very close ΔE 1.7	1184 1128
2273	Crystal Gray	→	1128	Crystal Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1184 1127
2119	Shell	→	1184	Crystal Gray	Close ΔE 2.7	1127 1128
2274	Peach Whip	→	1129	Peach Whip	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1326 1185
2122	Gray Morn	→	1316	Skylight	Close ΔE 3.8	1128 1300
2276	Simply Taupe	→	1337	Simply Taupe	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1134 1338
2277	String	→	1134	String	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1337 1133
2278	Adobe Rose	→	1304	Sphinx	Close ΔE 3.8	1139 1130
2128	Rugby Tan	→	1130	Mushroom	Close ΔE 4.8	1185 1014
2279	Gray	→	1134	String	Very close ΔE 2.0	1337 1133
2280	String	→	1134	String	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1337 1133
2124	Sphinx	→	1304	Sphinx	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1186 1134
2281	Mushroom	→	1130	Mushroom	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1185 1134
2282	Sphinx	→	1304	Sphinx	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1186 1134
2129	Quail	→	1143	Zinc	Approximate ΔE 5.2	1162 1322
2284	Gray Ridge	→	1323	Gray Ridge	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1322 1087
2134	Twilight Mauve	→	1323	Gray Ridge	Approximate ΔE 6.6	1162 1143
2141	Lilac Gray	→	1211	Lilac Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1165 1133
2142	Hushed Violet	→	1211	Lilac Gray	Close ΔE 4.6	1212 1128
2293	Lilac Gray	→	1211	Lilac Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1165 1133
2295	Silver Rose	→	1322	Silver Rose	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1143 1174
2296	Gull	→	1162	Cinder	Close ΔE 3.7	1143 1322
2144	Lavender Aura	→	1174	Lavender Aura	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1214 1322
2145	Gull Gray	→	1215	Gull Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1213 1135
2297	White Sand	→	1128	Crystal Gray	Close ΔE 2.6	1312 1184
2136	Blue Blush	→	1210	Blue Blush	Very close ΔE 1.9	1163 1055
2299	Pearl Blue	→	1314	Pearl Blue	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1167 1318
2300	Highrise	→	1318	Highrise	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1317 1206
2302	Gull Gray	→	1215	Gull Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1213 1135
2303	Dapple Gray	→	1214	Dapple Gray	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1174 1215
2143	Thistle	→	1165	Skylight	Approximate ΔE 5.1	1214 1211
2146	Purple Cloud	→	1174	Lavender Aura	Approximate ΔE 6.7	1198 1061
2304	Silver Rose	→	1322	Silver Rose	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1143 1174
2147	Gray Ridge	→	1323	Gray Ridge	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1322 1087
2148	Dusk	→	1087	Daybreak	Close ΔE 4.3	1323 1322
2305	Gray Ridge	→	1323	Gray Ridge	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1322 1087
2149	Snow White	→	1348	Snow White	Near identical ΔE 0.0	1181 1179

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 Marathon Rayon

Marathon Rayon is a 40 wt viscose rayon embroidery thread with a high sheen, often chosen for decorative work where a glossy finish matters more than bleach resistance.

More Marathon Polyester conversion charts

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Marathon Polyester to Marathon Rayon conversion chart?

Yes — this page lists the closest Marathon Rayon 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 Marathon Rayon?

134 of 301 colors (45%) rate Very close or better, and 81% rate Close or better. The remaining colors have only approximate substitutes.

Can I convert Marathon Rayon back to Marathon Polyester?

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