Thread Chart Color Converter
Convert any thread color between major brands using CIE Lab color science. Get exact matches with Delta E ratings, full chart browsing, and instant hex-to-thread lookup.
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How to Use This Thread Color Converter
Converting thread colors between brands takes about 10 seconds. Here is exactly what to do.
Choose the brand you currently have, for example Madeira Polyneon or Brother. This is the color you want to match.
Type a thread code or color name like 1680 or Red. The dropdown shows the matching chart entries instantly.
Select the brand you want to convert to, whether that is what you stock or what your customer requested.
You get the closest matches ranked by Delta E score. Lower numbers mean the visual difference is smaller.
What Is Delta E and Why Does It Matter?
Delta E is a numerical way to measure how different two colors appear to the human eye. This tool uses CIE Lab color space so you can compare thread options more reliably than by eye alone.
under 1.0
Invisible differenceThe human eye can barely tell these colors apart. Best for tight brand standards and corporate logos.
1 to 2
Near-perfect matchA very slight difference that is acceptable for almost all production work.
2 to 5
Good matchYou may see a difference side by side, but it often works well on finished garments.
over 5
Visible differenceA clear color shift. Fine for some fills or accents, but not ideal for strict color approvals.
Thread Brand Conversions Supported
This tool handles any brand-to-brand combination. These are some of the most requested conversions from embroidery shops.
Thread Brands in This Converter
Isacord 40
PolyesterA commercial shop staple with a wide palette, strong consistency, and dependable performance on high-speed machines.
Madeira Polyneon 40
PolyesterA go-to choice for uniforms, corporate embroidery, and production work where durability matters.
Madeira Rayon 40
RayonKnown for a silkier sheen that suits fashion, decorative work, and projects where finish matters most.
Brother Thread
PolyesterA compact 63-color machine-friendly set commonly used on home and small business embroidery setups.
Robison-Anton Poly
PolyesterA long-standing North American thread brand trusted across many traditional embroidery shops.
DMC Cotton
CottonUseful when translating hand embroidery or cross-stitch palettes into machine thread options.
Sulky Rayon 40
RayonPopular in quilting and specialty work because of its vibrant finish and decorative appeal.
Gunold, Marathon, Floriani, Wilcom
PolyesterReliable alternative commercial palettes that help shops match colors without being locked to one supplier.
Get Your Design Professionally Digitized
Our team uses exact thread codes in every file we deliver. We match brand colors as closely as possible and prepare clean, production-ready embroidery files for any machine format.
- Files delivered fast
- Formats like PES, DST, JEF, EXP, HUS, VP3 and more
- Exact thread codes included with production files
- Free revisions on production-ready jobs
- Affordable pricing for repeat shops and resellers
Frequently Asked Questions
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