About this Marathon Polyester color chart
This chart lists 301 Marathon Polyester thread colors, numbered from 2005 to 2306. 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.
Marathon Polyester colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 54 |
| Teals and aquas | 44 |
| Blues | 35 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 33 |
| Pinks and magentas | 31 |
| Reds | 29 |
| Greens | 29 |
| Yellows and golds | 23 |
| Browns | 12 |
| Purples | 11 |
Which thread brands are closest to Marathon Polyester?
For every Marathon Polyester 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 Marathon Polyester range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Rayon | 41.9% | 81.1% | 2.7 |
| Sulky Polyester | 21.9% | 88% | 3.2 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 37.2% | 73.4% | 3.3 |
| Coats Alcazar | 12% | 75.7% | 3.8 |
| Isacord Polyester | 14.6% | 71.4% | 3.9 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 13% | 71.8% | 4.1 |
| Hemingworth | 19.6% | 64.8% | 4.3 |
| Fil-Tec Glide | 19.3% | 61.8% | 4.3 |
Convert a Marathon Polyester thread number to another brand
Closest Marathon Polyester threads to common colors
The Marathon Polyester thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Marathon Polyester best.
| Reference color | Marathon Polyester | Marathon Rayon | Sulky Polyester | Robison-Anton Rayon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 2150 Dark Grey | 1180 Black | 1352 Black | 2411 D. H. Green |
| White #FFFFFF | 2271 Cloud Dancer | 1181 Lily White | 1325 Whisper Gray | 2403 Oyster |
| Gray #808080 | 2296 Gull | 1162 Cinder | 61475 GS Gray | 2731 Gull |
| Red #FF0000 | 2053 Paprika | 1194 Honeysuckle | 154 Tangerine | 2329 Saffron |
| Maroon #800000 | 2133 Burgundy | 1158 Burgundy | 61129 Wine | 2608 TH Burgundy |
| Orange #FFA500 | 2157 Mango | 1190 Honeydew | 61185 Bright Orange | 2394 Mango |
| Gold #FFD700 | 2020 Canary | 1009 Canary | 61456 Moonbeam | 2560 Moonbeam |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 2155 Lemon | 1007 Canary Yellow | 3853 Straw | 2325 Lemon |
| Forest green #228B22 | 2247 Meadow | 1284 Meadow | 116 Peapod | 2226 Meadow |
| Navy #000080 | 2088 Royal | 1202 Royal | 61076 Dark Ink | 2210 Royal |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 2066 Dolphin Blue | 1064 Dolphin Blue | 1534 Sapphire | 2529 Dolphin Blue |
| Purple #800080 | 2060 Grape Wine | 1154 Medium Purple | 1812 Dark Purple | 2292 Plum |
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 Marathon Polyester shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Marathon Polyester chart?
This chart lists 301 Marathon Polyester colors, numbered from 2005 to 2306. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Marathon Polyester?
Based on this palette data, Marathon Rayon is the closest overall: 41.9% of Marathon Polyester colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 81.1% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Sulky Polyester and Robison-Anton Rayon are next.
How do I find the Marathon Polyester 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 Marathon Polyester thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Marathon Polyester shade card before production.
