About this Madeira Burmilana color chart
This chart lists 121 Madeira Burmilana thread colors, numbered from 3601 to 3997. 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.
Madeira Burmilana colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 21 |
| Reds | 17 |
| Teals and aquas | 16 |
| Blues | 14 |
| Greens | 13 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 12 |
| Pinks and magentas | 10 |
| Yellows and golds | 9 |
| Browns | 7 |
| Purples | 2 |
Which thread brands are closest to Madeira Burmilana?
For every Madeira Burmilana 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 Madeira Burmilana range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Rayon | 19% | 86% | 3.3 |
| Sulky Polyester | 20.7% | 85.1% | 3.4 |
| Coats Alcazar | 19% | 86.8% | 3.5 |
| Madeira Polyneon | 16.5% | 84.3% | 3.6 |
| Coats Sylko (USA) | 10.7% | 69.4% | 4.1 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 6.6% | 70.2% | 4.3 |
| Isacord Polyester | 10.7% | 62.8% | 4.4 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 14% | 59.5% | 4.5 |
Convert a Madeira Burmilana thread number to another brand
Closest Madeira Burmilana threads to common colors
The Madeira Burmilana thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Madeira Burmilana best.
| Reference color | Madeira Burmilana | Madeira Rayon | Sulky Polyester | Coats Alcazar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 3892 Ruby Black | 1008 Ruby Black | 1352 Black | 0900 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 3891 Oyster | 1003 Natural White | 1236 Lt. Silver | 0026 Light Orange / Red |
| Gray #808080 | 3881 Griffin | 1118 Banner Gray | 61011 Dark Grey | 1021 Pale Grey |
| Red #FF0000 | 3803 Dark Salmon | 1379 Coral | 61021 Firecracker | 0262 Brown |
| Maroon #800000 | 3805 Brown | 1238 Dark Orange / Red | 535 Burgundy | 0240 Brown |
| Orange #FFA500 | 3850 Gold / Orange | 1024 Buttercup | 61914 Honeydew | 0011 Medium Orange |
| Gold #FFD700 | 3853 Yellow | 1124 Star Gold | 61369 Sunset | 0134 Yellow Gold |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 3854 Canary Yellow | 1023 Lemon | 868 Popcorn | 0105 Pale Yellow / Gold |
| Forest green #228B22 | 3826 Emerald Green | 1251 Vibrant Green | 570 Bright Green | 0556 Green |
| Navy #000080 | 3811 Dark Navy | 1243 Light Navy | 61438 Mazarine Blue | 0665 Dark Grey / Blue |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 3945 Slate Blue | 1143 Jay Blue | 1172 Med. Weathered Blue | 0679 Pale Purple |
| Purple #800080 | 3834 Dark Red | 1188 Dark Red | 1812 Dark Purple | 0342 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 Madeira Burmilana shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Madeira Burmilana chart?
This chart lists 121 Madeira Burmilana colors, numbered from 3601 to 3997. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Madeira Burmilana?
Based on this palette data, Madeira Rayon is the closest overall: 19% of Madeira Burmilana colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 86% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Sulky Polyester and Coats Alcazar are next.
How do I find the Madeira Burmilana 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 Madeira Burmilana thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Madeira Burmilana shade card before production.
