About this Sulky Polyester color chart
This chart lists 905 Sulky Polyester thread colors, numbered from 100 to 61953. 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.
Sulky Polyester colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Reds | 140 |
| Oranges | 129 |
| Yellows and golds | 112 |
| Greens | 104 |
| Blues | 95 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 86 |
| Pinks and magentas | 86 |
| Browns | 59 |
| Teals and aquas | 56 |
| Purples | 38 |
Which thread brands are closest to Sulky Polyester?
For every Sulky 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 Sulky Polyester range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulky Rayon | 40.3% | 71.3% | 3.2 |
| Gunold Polyester | 39% | 68.7% | 3.4 |
| Coats Alcazar | 8.4% | 68% | 4.4 |
| Isacord Polyester | 13.7% | 64.1% | 4.5 |
| Robison-Anton Polyester | 14.4% | 60.1% | 4.6 |
| DMC | 14.4% | 60.2% | 4.7 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 10.6% | 60.1% | 4.7 |
| Hemingworth | 9.5% | 56.5% | 4.8 |
Convert a Sulky Polyester thread number to another brand
Closest Sulky Polyester threads to common colors
The Sulky Polyester thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Sulky Polyester best.
| Reference color | Sulky Polyester | Sulky Rayon | Gunold Polyester | Coats Alcazar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 1005 Black | 1005 Black | 61449 Dark Kelly Green | 0900 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 100 Snow White | 1002 Soft White | 61001 Bright White | 0022 White |
| Gray #808080 | 3625 Silver | 1295 Sterling | 61041 Medium Dark Gray | 0916 Medium Grey |
| Red #FF0000 | 1246 Blaze Medium | 1246 Orange Flame | 61392 Internat'l Orange | 0215 Orange / Red |
| Maroon #800000 | 61594 Purple | 1035 Dk. Burgundy | 61594 Light Cordovan | 0323 Dark Red |
| Orange #FFA500 | 61185 Bright Orange | 567 Butterfly Gold | 61185 Golden Yellow | 0011 Medium Orange |
| Gold #FFD700 | 61187 Straw Very Dark | 1167 Maize Yellow | 61187 Mimosa Yellow | 0005 Yellow |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 542 Gold / Yellow | 1124 Sun Yellow | 61905 Bright Yellow Neon | 0002 Light Yellow |
| Forest green #228B22 | 570 Bright Green | 1101 True Green | 61101 True Green | 0598 Dark Green |
| Navy #000080 | 572 Blue Ribbon | 572 Blue Ribbon | 61042 Deep Royal | 0801 Purple |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 61196 Marine Blue | 1561 Deep Hyacinth | 61196 Blue | 0856 Light Blue |
| Purple #800080 | 1122 Purple | 1122 Purple | 61414 Light Grape | 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 Sulky Polyester shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Sulky Polyester chart?
This chart lists 905 Sulky Polyester colors, numbered from 100 to 61953. The list comes from the Ink/Stitch palette data and may differ from the manufacturer’s current range.
Which thread brand is closest to Sulky Polyester?
Based on this palette data, Sulky Rayon is the closest overall: 40.3% of Sulky Polyester colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 71.3% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Gunold Polyester and Coats Alcazar are next.
How do I find the Sulky 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 Sulky Polyester thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Sulky Polyester shade card before production.
