About this Janome color chart
This chart lists 78 Janome thread colors, numbered from 001 to 275. 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.
Janome colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 16 |
| Greens | 12 |
| Pinks and magentas | 10 |
| Yellows and golds | 9 |
| Reds | 8 |
| Blues | 8 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 5 |
| Teals and aquas | 5 |
| Purples | 3 |
| Browns | 2 |
Which thread brands are closest to Janome?
For every Janome 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 Janome range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulky Polyester | 33.3% | 93.6% | 2.8 |
| Isacord Polyester | 16.7% | 69.2% | 3.9 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 14.1% | 71.8% | 4.1 |
| Hemingworth | 15.4% | 64.1% | 4.2 |
| Robison-Anton Polyester | 23.1% | 65.4% | 4.2 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 11.5% | 73.1% | 4.3 |
| Coats Alcazar | 15.4% | 64.1% | 4.3 |
| Sulky Rayon | 11.5% | 66.7% | 4.4 |
Convert a Janome thread number to another brand
Closest Janome threads to common colors
The Janome thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Janome best.
| Reference color | Janome | Sulky Polyester | Isacord Polyester | Robison-Anton Rayon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 002 Black | 1005 Black | 0020 Black | 2296 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 001 White | 329 White | 4071 Glacier Green | 2574 Aspen White |
| Gray #808080 | 221 Gray | 246 Quarry | 4752 Vintage Blue | 2585 Banner Gray |
| Red #FF0000 | 225 Red | 1246 Blaze Medium | 1703 Poppy | 2329 Saffron |
| Maroon #800000 | 260 Dark Sepia | 1214 Med. Chestnut | 2113 Cranberry | 2339 Coffee Bean |
| Orange #FFA500 | 273 Honey Dew | 61914 Honeydew | 1102 Pumpkin | 2327 Honeydew |
| Gold #FFD700 | 239 Sunflower | 1167 Maize Yellow | 0811 Candlelight | 2466 Manila |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 204 Yellow | 542 Gold / Yellow | 0600 Citrus | 2325 Lemon |
| Forest green #228B22 | 269 Meadow | 1101 True Green | 5513 Ming | 2209 Green |
| Navy #000080 | 232 Navy Blue | 122 Navy Blue | 3333 Fire Blue | 2303 Light Navy |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 222 Ocean Blue | 1290 Bright Blue | 3902 Colonial Blue | 2619 Pro Brilliance |
| Purple #800080 | 243 Royal Purple | 199 Royal Purple | 3323 Delft | 2430 Purple Shadow |
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 Janome shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Janome chart?
This chart lists 78 Janome colors, numbered from 001 to 275. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Janome?
Based on this palette data, Sulky Polyester is the closest overall: 33.3% of Janome colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 93.6% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Isacord Polyester and Robison-Anton Rayon are next.
How do I find the Janome 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 Janome thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Janome shade card before production.
