About this Sulky Rayon color chart
This chart lists 289 Sulky Rayon thread colors, numbered from 502 to 1561. 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 Rayon colors by color family
Colors are grouped automatically by hue and lightness, so the counts are approximate.
| Color family | Colors |
|---|---|
| Reds | 45 |
| Greens | 41 |
| Yellows and golds | 36 |
| Oranges | 36 |
| Pinks and magentas | 32 |
| Blues | 28 |
| Whites, grays and blacks | 25 |
| Purples | 17 |
| Teals and aquas | 17 |
| Browns | 12 |
Which thread brands are closest to Sulky Rayon?
For every Sulky 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 Sulky Rayon range more closely.
| Brand | Very close match (ΔE under 2) | Close match (ΔE under 5) | Average ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulky Polyester | 100% | 100% | 0.0 |
| Robison-Anton Polyester | 15.9% | 63.7% | 4.5 |
| Coats Alcazar | 8.7% | 64.4% | 4.6 |
| Isacord Polyester | 15.9% | 61.9% | 4.6 |
| Gunold Polyester | 14.2% | 60.6% | 4.7 |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 11.4% | 60.6% | 4.7 |
| DMC | 13.5% | 60.2% | 4.7 |
| Hemingworth | 9% | 56.4% | 4.9 |
Convert a Sulky Rayon thread number to another brand
Closest Sulky Rayon threads to common colors
The Sulky Rayon thread nearest to each reference color, with its closest match in the three brands that cover Sulky Rayon best.
| Reference color | Sulky Rayon | Sulky Polyester | Robison-Anton Polyester | Coats Alcazar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black #000000 | 1005 Black | 1005 Black | 5596 Black | 0900 Black |
| White #FFFFFF | 1002 Soft White | 1002 Soft White | 5597 Snow White | 0101 Light Yellow |
| Gray #808080 | 1295 Sterling | 1295 Sterling | 5517 Twilight | 0908 Grey |
| Red #FF0000 | 1246 Orange Flame | 1246 Blaze Medium | 5719 Very Red | 0215 Orange / Red |
| Maroon #800000 | 1312 Wine | 1312 Wine | 5549 Burgundy | 0323 Dark Red |
| Orange #FFA500 | 567 Butterfly Gold | 567 Butterfly Gold | 5512 Sun Gold | 0011 Medium Orange |
| Gold #FFD700 | 1167 Maize Yellow | 1167 Maize Yellow | 5695 Cornsilk | 0005 Yellow |
| Yellow #FFFF00 | 1124 Sun Yellow | 1124 Manila | 5766 Manila | 0003 Yellow |
| Forest green #228B22 | 1101 True Green | 1101 True Green | 5612 Isle Green | 0519 Green |
| Navy #000080 | 572 Blue Ribbon | 572 Blue Ribbon | 5510 Royal | 0801 Purple |
| Royal blue #4169E1 | 1134 Peacock Blue | 1134 Peacock Blue | 5877 Wonder Blue | 0621 Medium Blue |
| Purple #800080 | 1122 Purple | 1122 Purple | 5592 Plum | 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 Rayon shade card before a production run. Match a hex color to thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are in this Sulky Rayon chart?
This chart lists 289 Sulky Rayon colors, numbered from 502 to 1561. 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 Rayon?
Based on this palette data, Sulky Polyester is the closest overall: 100% of Sulky Rayon colors have a very close match (ΔE under 2) and 100% have a close match (ΔE under 5). Robison-Anton Polyester and Coats Alcazar are next.
How do I find the Sulky 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 Sulky Rayon thread colors?
No. They are digital approximations, so check a physical Sulky Rayon shade card before production.
