About this Madeira Polyneon color chart
This chart lists 349 Madeira Polyneon thread colors, numbered from 1610 to 1999. 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 Polyneon colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 58 |
| Reds | 53 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 44 |
| Blues | 39 |
| Teals and aquas | 37 |
| Greens | 34 |
| Pinks and magentas | 30 |
| Yellows and golds | 29 |
| Browns | 17 |
| Purples | 8 |
Which thread brands are closest to Madeira Polyneon?
For every Madeira Polyneon 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 Polyneon range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulky Polyester | 18.3% | 88.5% | 3.3 |
| Madeira Rayon | 23.5% | 84.2% | 3.4 |
| Coats Alcazar | 12.9% | 80.5% | 3.7 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 12% | 71.6% | 4.1 |
| Isacord Polyester | 10.3% | 68.8% | 4.2 |
| Coats Sylko (USA) | 10% | 67.3% | 4.3 |
| DMC | 10.3% | 64.5% | 4.5 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 13.5% | 63% | 4.5 |
Convert a Madeira Polyneon thread number to another brand
Closest Madeira Polyneon threads to common colors
The Madeira Polyneon thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Madeira Polyneon best.
| Reference color | Madeira Polyneon | Sulky Polyester | Madeira Rayon | Coats Alcazar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 1800 Black | 1352 Black | 1008 Ruby Black | 0920 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 1804 Blanc de Blanc | 1268 Light Gray Khaki | 1071 Natural White | 0101 Light Yellow |
| Gray #808080 | 1918 Limestone | 1295 Sterling | 1040 Silvery Gray | 1021 Pale Grey |
| Red #FF0000 | 1837 Fluo Pink | 154 Tangerine | 1078 Paprika | 0215 Orange / Red |
| Maroon #800000 | 1899 Red Bittersweet | 61036 Garnet medium | 1174 Burgundy | 0267 Dark Brown |
| Orange #FFA500 | 1937 Orange | 61024 Canary Yellow Medium | 1069 Manila | 0011 Medium Orange |
| Gold #FFD700 | 1924 Moonbeam | 61456 Moonbeam | 1223 Canary | 0005 Yellow |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 1995 Bright yellow | 542 Gold / Yellow | 1023 Lemon | 0002 Light Yellow |
| Forest green #228B22 | 1988 Kelly | 61101 Dark Green | 1051 Kelly | 0519 Green |
| Navy #000080 | 1722 Purple Maze | 1242 Nassau Blue | 1322 Dark Purple / Navy | 1020 Purple |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 1943 Violet | 61196 Marine Blue | 1143 Jay Blue | 0855 Medium Purple |
| Purple #800080 | 1833 Dark Purple | 61414 Bright Mulberry | 1188 Dark Red | 1038 Dark 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 Polyneon shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Madeira Polyneon chart?
This chart lists 349 Madeira Polyneon colors, numbered from 1610 to 1999. 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 Polyneon?
Based on this palette data, Sulky Polyester is the closest overall: 18.3% of Madeira Polyneon colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 88.5% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Madeira Rayon and Coats Alcazar are next.
How do I find the Madeira Polyneon 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 Polyneon thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Madeira Polyneon shade card before production.
