About this Gunold Polyester color chart
This chart lists 300 Gunold Polyester thread colors, numbered from 61001 to 61953. 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.
Gunold Polyester colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Reds | 48 |
| Oranges | 46 |
| Blues | 43 |
| Pinks and magentas | 38 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 29 |
| Yellows and golds | 22 |
| Teals and aquas | 20 |
| Browns | 19 |
| Purples | 19 |
| Greens | 16 |
Which thread brands are closest to Gunold Polyester?
For every Gunold Polyester 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 Gunold Polyester range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulky Polyester | 98.7% | 99.7% | 0.1 |
| Coats Alcazar | 9% | 73% | 4.1 |
| Isacord Polyester | 14.7% | 64.3% | 4.3 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 12.3% | 63.7% | 4.5 |
| Sulky Rayon | 15% | 60.7% | 4.6 |
| DMC | 15% | 57% | 4.7 |
| Robison-Anton Polyester | 13.3% | 57.3% | 4.8 |
| Floriani Polyester | 8% | 60.7% | 4.8 |
Convert a Gunold Polyester thread number to another brand
Closest Gunold Polyester threads to common colors
The Gunold Polyester thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Gunold Polyester best.
| Reference color | Gunold Polyester | Sulky Polyester | Coats Alcazar | Isacord Polyester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 61449 Dark Kelly Green | 61449 Black | 0703 Black | 3574 Darkest Blue |
| White #FFFFFF | 61001 Bright White | 61001 Silver Blue | 0022 White | 4071 Glacier Green |
| Gray #808080 | 61041 Medium Dark Gray | 61041 Dark Grey | 0916 Medium Grey | 0111 Whale |
| Red #FF0000 | 61392 Internat'l Orange | 61392 Foxy Red | 0215 Orange / Red | 1800 Wildfire |
| Maroon #800000 | 61594 Light Cordovan | 61594 Purple | 0323 Dark Red | 1312 Burnt Orange |
| Orange #FFA500 | 61185 Golden Yellow | 61185 Bright Orange | 0011 Medium Orange | 1102 Pumpkin |
| Gold #FFD700 | 61187 Mimosa Yellow | 61187 Straw Very Dark | 0005 Yellow | 0608 Sunshine |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 61905 Bright Yellow Neon | 61905 Gold / Yellow | 0003 Yellow | 0605 Daisy |
| Forest green #228B22 | 61101 True Green | 61101 Dark Green | 0598 Dark Green | 5411 Shamrock |
| Navy #000080 | 61042 Deep Royal | 61042 Purple | 0801 Purple | 3333 Fire Blue |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 61196 Blue | 61196 Marine Blue | 0856 Light Blue | 3600 Nordic Blue |
| Purple #800080 | 61122 Purple | 61122 Violet Very Dark | 1082 Dark Purple | 2704 Purple Passion |
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 Gunold Polyester shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Gunold Polyester chart?
This chart lists 300 Gunold Polyester colors, numbered from 61001 to 61953. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Gunold Polyester?
Based on this palette data, Sulky Polyester is the closest overall: 98.7% of Gunold Polyester colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 99.7% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Coats Alcazar and Isacord Polyester are next.
How do I find the Gunold Polyester 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 Gunold Polyester thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Gunold Polyester shade card before production.
