About this Marathon Rayon color chart
This chart lists 317 Marathon Rayon thread colors, numbered from 1001 to 1348. 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 Rayon colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Teals and aquas | 50 |
| Oranges | 43 |
| Pinks and magentas | 42 |
| Reds | 38 |
| Blues | 37 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 36 |
| Greens | 29 |
| Yellows and golds | 25 |
| Purples | 11 |
| Browns | 6 |
Which thread brands are closest to Marathon Rayon?
For every Marathon 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 Marathon Rayon range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Polyester | 38.2% | 81.7% | 2.9 |
| Sulky Polyester | 20.5% | 86.8% | 3.3 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 33.1% | 74.4% | 3.4 |
| Coats Alcazar | 12.6% | 78.5% | 3.7 |
| Isacord Polyester | 19.6% | 74.4% | 3.8 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 14.2% | 73.8% | 4.0 |
| Madeira Rayon | 10.1% | 65.6% | 4.3 |
| Hemingworth | 17% | 64.4% | 4.3 |
Convert a Marathon Rayon thread number to another brand
Closest Marathon Rayon threads to common colors
The Marathon Rayon thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Marathon Rayon best.
| Reference color | Marathon Rayon | Marathon Polyester | Sulky Polyester | Robison-Anton Rayon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 1180 Black | 2150 Dark Grey | 61354 Black | 2541 Black Chrome |
| White #FFFFFF | 1181 Lily White | 2115 Palest Ivory | 61071 Light Peach | 2403 Oyster |
| Gray #808080 | 1320 Platinum | 2140 Banner Gray | 3307 Dark Silver | 2585 Banner Gray |
| Red #FF0000 | 1194 Honeysuckle | 2176 Honeysuckle | 1393 Red | 2513 Honeysuckle |
| Maroon #800000 | 1158 Burgundy | 2055 Burgundy | 535 Burgundy | 2608 TH Burgundy |
| Orange #FFA500 | 1190 Honeydew | 2157 Mango | 61914 Honeydew | 2327 Honeydew |
| Gold #FFD700 | 1009 Canary | 2020 Canary | 61456 Moonbeam | 2560 Moonbeam |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 1005 Daffodil | 2018 Daffodil | 1124 Manila | 2326 Daffodil |
| Forest green #228B22 | 1126 Kelly | 2247 Meadow | 570 Bright Green | 2214 Emerald |
| Navy #000080 | 1066 Blue | 2088 Royal | 61535 Blue | 2210 Royal |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 1248 Violet | 2192 Soldier Blue | 61196 Marine Blue | 2527 Soldier Blue |
| Purple #800080 | 1336 New Berry | 2059 Medium Purple | 61255 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 Rayon shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Marathon Rayon chart?
This chart lists 317 Marathon Rayon colors, numbered from 1001 to 1348. 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 Rayon?
Based on this palette data, Marathon Polyester is the closest overall: 38.2% of Marathon Rayon colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 81.7% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Sulky Polyester and Robison-Anton Rayon are next.
How do I find the Marathon 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 Marathon Rayon thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Marathon Rayon shade card before production.
