About this Hemingworth color chart
This chart lists 294 Hemingworth thread colors, numbered from 1000 to 9021. 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.
Hemingworth colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Yellows and golds | 39 |
| Teals and aquas | 39 |
| Oranges | 37 |
| Blues | 37 |
| Reds | 29 |
| Pinks and magentas | 29 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 28 |
| Greens | 28 |
| Browns | 19 |
| Purples | 9 |
Which thread brands are closest to Hemingworth?
For every Hemingworth 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 Hemingworth range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulky Polyester | 24.1% | 90.5% | 3.1 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 21.8% | 69.7% | 3.9 |
| Coats Alcazar | 12.9% | 75.5% | 4.0 |
| Isacord Polyester | 15% | 72.4% | 4.0 |
| Marathon Polyester | 20.1% | 68% | 4.2 |
| Marathon Rayon | 17.3% | 65.3% | 4.3 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 13.3% | 63.6% | 4.4 |
| Fil-Tec Glide | 16.7% | 60.9% | 4.4 |
Convert a Hemingworth thread number to another brand
Closest Hemingworth threads to common colors
The Hemingworth thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Hemingworth best.
| Reference color | Hemingworth | Sulky Polyester | Robison-Anton Rayon | Coats Alcazar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 1000 Classic Black | 1005 Black | 2296 Black | 0900 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 1001 Pure White | 100 Snow White | 2574 Aspen White | 0022 White |
| Gray #808080 | 1077 Antique Silver | 61041 Dark Grey | 2265 Charcoal | 0916 Medium Grey |
| Red #FF0000 | 1029 Fall Harvest | 104 Vermilion | 2467 Orangeade | 0202 Dark Orange |
| Maroon #800000 | 1224 Raspberry Red | 614 Chestnut | 2608 TH Burgundy | 0210 Dark Orange / Red |
| Orange #FFA500 | 1232 Orange Meringue | 61185 Bright Orange | 2394 Mango | 0011 Medium Orange |
| Gold #FFD700 | 1227 Sunflower | 61456 Moonbeam | 2560 Moonbeam | 0005 Yellow |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 1275 Neon Yellow | 3853 Straw | 2326 Daffodil | 0003 Yellow |
| Forest green #228B22 | 1093 Kelly Green | 1049 Grass Green | 2214 Emerald | 0571 Green / Yellow |
| Navy #000080 | 1223 Royal Purple | 61235 Purple Accent | 2428 Purple Maze | 0801 Purple |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 1202 Azure | 1534 Sapphire | 2529 Dolphin Blue | 0641 Light Blue |
| Purple #800080 | 1036 Fuchsia | 61255 Purple | 2292 Plum | 1047 Medium Purple |
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 Hemingworth shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Hemingworth chart?
This chart lists 294 Hemingworth colors, numbered from 1000 to 9021. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Hemingworth?
Based on this palette data, Sulky Polyester is the closest overall: 24.1% of Hemingworth colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 90.5% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Robison-Anton Rayon and Coats Alcazar are next.
How do I find the Hemingworth 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 Hemingworth thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Hemingworth shade card before production.
