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Thread color chart

A look at the embroidery thread colors we stitch with, grouped by family. 60 shades to browse, and far more we can match. Pick what is close, then we lock the exact color to a Pantone code on your proof.

Screens vary. Your proof is the source of truth.

These swatches are on-screen approximations of physical thread. Before we produce anything, every color is matched to a precise Pantone (PMS) code and confirmed with you on a free proof. Nothing is stitched from a screen color, and reorders come out identical because the exact codes stay on file.

Neutrals

7 colors
Snow White
#F7F7F4
Ivory
#F1E9D2
Cream
#EFE1BE
Silver Gray
#C6C8C8
Steel Gray
#8B8E90
Charcoal
#45464A
Jet Black
#111112

Reds & Pinks

8 colors
Scarlet
#E4002B
True Red
#C8102E
Cardinal
#9B2242
Crimson
#A6192E
Maroon
#6C1D2B
Burgundy
#571826
Hot Pink
#E31C79
Blush
#F1A7C4

Oranges & Rust

5 colors
Bright Orange
#FF6A13
Tangerine
#FF8200
Amber
#E8850C
Rust
#B04A24
Terracotta
#C05A2E

Golds & Yellows

6 colors
Sunflower
#FFCD00
Golden Yellow
#FFC22C
Lemon
#F2E200
Mustard
#C99700
Old Gold
#C6A24E
Wheat
#E4CE7F

Greens

9 colors
Lime
#7AC142
Grass Green
#4CAF3E
Kelly Green
#00843D
Emerald
#009A57
Teal
#00877C
Hunter Green
#294D3B
Forest Green
#234D2E
Olive Drab
#4B4B2E
Sage
#9CA67F

Blues

9 colors
Powder Blue
#A9CCE3
Sky Blue
#4FA9DA
Turquoise
#12B0A0
Cobalt
#0057B8
Royal Blue
#0033A0
Steel Blue
#5A7A99
Slate Blue
#3E5C76
Navy
#1C2B4A
Midnight
#0B1730

Purples

5 colors
Lavender
#B7A6D6
Violet
#6A3FA0
Grape
#4B2E83
Plum
#6D2077
Magenta
#B5179E

Browns & Tans

7 colors
Sand
#E0CDA9
Tan
#CBB185
Khaki
#B0A06A
Coyote
#8A7150
Coffee
#6F4E37
Chocolate
#4A3524
Espresso
#3B2A20

Metallic & Bullion

4 colors

Specialty threads with a real metallic sheen. A signature look on military, biker, and commemorative patches.

Metallic Gold
#D4AF37
Antique Gold
#B08D3A
Metallic Silver
#C0C0C4
Copper
#B87333

Thread color questions

How accurate are the colors on this chart?+

Treat them as a close guide, not an exact match. Every screen renders color a little differently, so the swatches here are approximations of the physical thread. Before we produce anything, we lock your exact color to a Pantone (PMS) code and show it to you on a proof, so what you approve is what you receive.

Can you match a specific Pantone (PMS) color?+

Yes. Pantone matching is standard on every order at no extra cost. Send us your PMS code or your artwork and we will match the thread to it, then confirm the codes on your proof. This is the mechanical basis of our Exact-Match Guarantee: reorders come out identical because the exact codes are on file.

What if my brand color is not shown here?+

This chart is a representative palette, not the full range. We can match almost any color, including precise brand and Pantone shades that are not pictured. Just tell us the PMS code or attach your logo with the quote and we will handle the match.

Do embroidered and woven patches use the same colors?+

The available colors are effectively the same, and both are Pantone-matched. Embroidered patches build color with raised thread, while woven patches use fine threads on a tight weave that can hold subtle blends and very small detail. If your design has gradients or tiny type, woven may reproduce the colors more precisely.

Have a color in mind?

Send your Pantone code or your artwork and we will match the thread exactly, then prove it on a free 24-hour mockup.

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