About this Coats Sylko (USA) color chart
This chart lists 303 Coats Sylko (USA) thread colors, numbered from B1015 to B9901. 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.
Coats Sylko (USA) colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Blues | 54 |
| Pinks and magentas | 39 |
| Reds | 36 |
| Oranges | 33 |
| Teals and aquas | 32 |
| Greens | 31 |
| Yellows and golds | 25 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 24 |
| Purples | 15 |
| Browns | 14 |
Which thread brands are closest to Coats Sylko (USA)?
For every Coats Sylko (USA) 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 Coats Sylko (USA) range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coats Alcazar | 24.1% | 90.1% | 3.1 |
| Sulky Polyester | 18.2% | 86.1% | 3.4 |
| Madeira Rayon | 17.5% | 80.2% | 3.7 |
| Madeira Polyneon | 12.5% | 80.2% | 3.7 |
| Isacord Polyester | 10.6% | 75.6% | 4.1 |
| Mettler Poly Sheen | 11.2% | 73.6% | 4.1 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 9.6% | 65.7% | 4.4 |
| Marathon Rayon | 9.6% | 62% | 4.5 |
Convert a Coats Sylko (USA) thread number to another brand
Closest Coats Sylko (USA) threads to common colors
The Coats Sylko (USA) thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Coats Sylko (USA) best.
| Reference color | Coats Sylko (USA) | Coats Alcazar | Sulky Polyester | Madeira Rayon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | B9720 Black | 0900 Black | 1352 Black | 1008 Ruby Black |
| White #FFFFFF | B8262 Cream | 0022 White | 1165 Lt. Sky Blue | 1003 Natural White |
| Gray #808080 | B9632 Penguin Grey | 1071 Medium Grey | 3625 Silver | 1040 Silvery Gray |
| Red #FF0000 | B2239 Paprika | 0215 Orange / Red | 61021 Firecracker | 1378 Sunkist |
| Maroon #800000 | B8701 Red Bittersweet | 0210 Dark Orange / Red | 352 Indian Paintbrush | 1221 Dark Rust |
| Orange #FFA500 | B2482 Bright Orange | 0109 Medium Orange | 61914 Honeydew | 1024 Buttercup |
| Gold #FFD700 | B1224 Gold Goblet | 0005 Yellow | 3129 Manila | 1223 Canary |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | B1216 Daffodil | 0002 Light Yellow | 1135 Pastel Yellow | 1023 Lemon |
| Forest green #228B22 | B5135 Emerald | 0519 Green | 61101 Dark Green | 1051 Kelly |
| Navy #000080 | B4705 Oriental Violet | 0675 Purple | 61076 Dark Ink | 1366 Violet Blue |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | B7377 Knicks Blue | 0621 Medium Blue | 1134 Peacock Blue | 1133 Dolphin Blue |
| Purple #800080 | B3608 Grape Wine | 1038 Dark Purple | 1812 Dark Purple | 1188 Dark Red |
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 Coats Sylko (USA) shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Coats Sylko (USA) chart?
This chart lists 303 Coats Sylko (USA) colors, numbered from B1015 to B9901. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Coats Sylko (USA)?
Based on this palette data, Coats Alcazar is the closest overall: 24.1% of Coats Sylko (USA) colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 90.1% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Sulky Polyester and Madeira Rayon are next.
How do I find the Coats Sylko (USA) 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 Coats Sylko (USA) thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Coats Sylko (USA) shade card before production.
