About this Fil-Tec Glide color chart
This chart lists 212 Fil-Tec Glide thread colors, numbered from 1WG11 to 92995. Each row shows the thread number, color name, hex code and RGB value. Select Equivalents on any row to see the closest matching colors in 23 other thread brands.
Fil-Tec Glide colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 31 |
| Greens | 26 |
| Reds | 25 |
| Yellows and golds | 22 |
| Blues | 21 |
| Browns | 21 |
| Pinks and magentas | 21 |
| Teals and aquas | 19 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 18 |
| Purples | 8 |
Which thread brands are closest to Fil-Tec Glide?
For every Fil-Tec Glide color, we found the nearest color in each other brand and measured the difference with the CIEDE2000 (ΔE) formula. A lower average means the brand covers the Fil-Tec Glide range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 39.2% | 77.4% | 3.0 |
| Sulky Polyester | 19.8% | 87.7% | 3.2 |
| Isacord Polyester | 18.9% | 75% | 3.7 |
| Hemingworth | 24.5% | 69.3% | 3.8 |
| Coats Alcazar | 11.3% | 72.6% | 3.9 |
| Marathon Polyester | 27.4% | 68.4% | 4.0 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 18.4% | 69.8% | 4.1 |
| Marathon Rayon | 27.4% | 63.2% | 4.2 |
Convert a Fil-Tec Glide thread number to another brand
Closest Fil-Tec Glide threads to common colors
The Fil-Tec Glide thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Fil-Tec Glide best.
| Reference color | Fil-Tec Glide | Robison-Anton Rayon | Sulky Polyester | Isacord Polyester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 11001 Black | 2296 Black | 1005 Black | 0020 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 10000 White | 2574 Aspen White | 100 Snow White | 0015 White |
| Gray #808080 | 10424 Medium Grey | 2265 Charcoal | 3625 Silver | 0111 Whale |
| Red #FF0000 | 70179 Tomato | 2513 Honeysuckle | 1393 Red | 1521 Flamingo |
| Maroon #800000 | 50174 Rust | 2581 Old Dark Tex Orange | 61158 Red Bittersweet | 1312 Burnt Orange |
| Orange #FFA500 | 80137 Bright Gold | 2394 Mango | 61185 Bright Orange | 1102 Pumpkin |
| Gold #FFD700 | 80116 Mango | 2466 Manila | 3129 Manila | 0811 Candlelight |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 80101 Lemon | 2325 Lemon | 61905 Gold / Yellow | 0713 Lemon |
| Forest green #228B22 | 60362 Turf | 2214 Emerald | 1049 Grass Green | 5510 Emerald |
| Navy #000080 | 42607 Raven | 2430 Purple Shadow | 199 Royal Purple | 3323 Delft |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 90285 Pacific | 2529 Dolphin Blue | 1534 Sapphire | 3713 Cornflower Blue |
| Purple #800080 | 40255 Violet | 2490 Plum Wine | 1812 Dark Purple | 2723 Peony |
How accurate are these values?
The hex and RGB values are digital approximations from the open-source Ink/Stitch palette files, not physical color measurements. Screens, lighting, dye lots and thread finish all change how a color looks, so check a physical Fil-Tec Glide shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Fil-Tec Glide chart?
This chart lists 212 Fil-Tec Glide colors, numbered from 1WG11 to 92995. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Fil-Tec Glide?
Based on this palette data, Robison-Anton Rayon is the closest overall: 39.2% of Fil-Tec Glide colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 77.4% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Sulky Polyester and Isacord Polyester are next.
How do I find the Fil-Tec Glide equivalent in another brand?
Select Equivalents next to any color in the chart, or enter the thread number in the Thread Brand Converter. It shows the three nearest colors in each brand.
Are the hex codes exact Fil-Tec Glide thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Fil-Tec Glide shade card before production.
