Coats Sylko Lilac - B4357
B4357 in Coats's Sylko line, code Lilac. Swatch, the closest Pantone Coated, and the nearest cones in Madeira / Isacord / Robison-Anton / Coats / Floriani.
Closest Pantone match
The nearest Pantone Coated swatch to Coats Lilac, ranked by perceptual color distance (CIEDE2000). The lower the ΔE, the closer the match.
Cross-brand alternatives
If your shop stocks a different brand, here are the closest equivalents to Coats Lilac - ranked by perceptual color distance (CIEDE2000). Anything under ΔE 2 is visually indistinguishable; under ΔE 5 is acceptable for most production work.
| Swatch | Brand | Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2286 | Tulip | #C9ADD8 |
1.23 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1911 | Light Pink | #CBADCF |
2.32 | |
| Isacord 40 | 3241 | Amethyst Frost | #D2AAD2 |
3.42 | |
| Isacord 40 | 3030 | Amethyst | #B4A0C0 |
4.40 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1111 | Light Pink | #C5ADC5 |
4.90 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 672 | Amethyst | #CEBAD8 |
4.96 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1031 | Carnatio | #C7A1BF |
5.07 | |
| Coats Sylko | B4398 | Pale Pink | #E9B6DF |
7.34 | |
| Coats Sylko | B4155 | Pale Lilac | #D0C1DA |
7.52 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 622 | Geisha | #C5C0E3 |
8.15 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2588 | Mid Lilac | #E29ED6 |
8.33 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1711 | Wisteria | #A18CB1 |
9.59 |
How to use Coats Lilac
Coats Lilac (B4357) is one of Coats's production embroidery threads in the Sylko line. Use it for fills, satin stitching, and outline work on any standard fabric. Match against the customer's brand standards before committing to production - the cross-brand alternatives above let you sub a closely-equivalent color from whichever line your shop has loaded.
If you're spec'ing a new logo, start by matching PMS 523 C in the customer's brand standards, then pick whichever brand line your machines run. The cross-brand table above is the lookup you'd do at the digitizing stage.
Try the full Thread Color Matcher to convert any PMS, hex, or image color into thread matches across all 5 brands at once.
Frequently asked
What hex code is Coats Lilac?
Coats Sylko Lilac (B4357) is hex #C5AAD2, RGB 197/170/210.
What PMS color is closest to Coats Lilac?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 523 C (#C9B1D0), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 3.09 from Coats Lilac. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Coats Lilac in Robison-Anton?
Robison-Anton Rayon 2286 (Tulip) is the closest cross-brand match to Coats Lilac, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 1.23.
Is Coats Lilac good for production embroidery?
Yes. Coats Sylko is one of the major production embroidery thread lines used by promotional products distributors and embroiderers worldwide. Match against the customer's brand standards before committing to a job - the cross-brand alternatives above let you sub a closely-equivalent color from whichever line your shop has loaded.
Where can I match other PMS colors to Coats threads?
Use the free Thread Color Matcher at /tools/thread-match - it converts any PMS code, hex, RGB, or color from an uploaded image into the closest thread across Madeira, Isacord, Robison-Anton, Coats, and Floriani. No account required.
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