About this Madeira Rayon color chart
This chart lists 357 Madeira Rayon thread colors, numbered from 1000 to 1397. 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 Rayon colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 57 |
| Reds | 49 |
| Blues | 47 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 46 |
| Teals and aquas | 43 |
| Pinks and magentas | 33 |
| Greens | 31 |
| Yellows and golds | 29 |
| Browns | 14 |
| Purples | 8 |
Which thread brands are closest to Madeira Rayon?
For every Madeira Rayon 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 Rayon range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Polyneon | 22.7% | 81.5% | 3.4 |
| Sulky Polyester | 18.2% | 85.4% | 3.4 |
| Coats Alcazar | 16.5% | 88.5% | 3.4 |
| Coats Sylko (USA) | 14% | 70.6% | 4.1 |
| Isacord Polyester | 8.7% | 72% | 4.1 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 10.4% | 68.9% | 4.3 |
| DMC | 9.2% | 62.7% | 4.6 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 9.5% | 59.7% | 4.6 |
Convert a Madeira Rayon thread number to another brand
Closest Madeira Rayon threads to common colors
The Madeira Rayon thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Madeira Rayon best.
| Reference color | Madeira Rayon | Madeira Polyneon | Sulky Polyester | Coats Alcazar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 1006 Diamond Black | 1800 Black | 1352 Black | 0900 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 1003 Natural White | 1804 Blanc de Blanc | 1465 Silver Gray | 0022 White |
| Gray #808080 | 1288 Moon Mist | 1741 Gull | 3625 Silver | 0916 Medium Grey |
| Red #FF0000 | 1378 Sunkist | 1779 Honeysuckle | 1393 Red | 0215 Orange / Red |
| Maroon #800000 | 1038 Red Bittersweet | 1638 Cherry Jubilee | 61036 Garnet medium | 0238 Dark Orange / Red |
| Orange #FFA500 | 1024 Buttercup | 1937 Orange | 61185 Bright Orange | 0011 Medium Orange |
| Gold #FFD700 | 1223 Canary | 1924 Moonbeam | 502 Cornsilk | 0134 Yellow Gold |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 1023 Lemon | 1735 Lemon | 1023 Yellow | 0105 Pale Yellow / Gold |
| Forest green #228B22 | 1050 Emerald | 1749 Medium Green | 61452 Clear Green | 0556 Green |
| Navy #000080 | 1366 Violet Blue | 1767 Royal | 61415 Dark Navy Blue | 0605 Dark Blue |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 1335 Violet | 1943 Violet | 61466 Medium Blue | 0661 Medium Purple |
| Purple #800080 | 1334 Mulberry | 1633 Dark Purple | 181 Plum Wine | 0818 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 Rayon shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Madeira Rayon chart?
This chart lists 357 Madeira Rayon colors, numbered from 1000 to 1397. 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 Rayon?
Based on this palette data, Madeira Polyneon is the closest overall: 22.7% of Madeira Rayon colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 81.5% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Sulky Polyester and Coats Alcazar are next.
How do I find the Madeira Rayon 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 Rayon thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Madeira Rayon shade card before production.
