Coats Sylko Violet - B4688
Coats Violet (B4688) - the Sylko thread, not the rayon variant. Production color values plus the swap-in alternatives by brand.
Closest Pantone match
The nearest Pantone Coated swatch to Coats Violet, 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 Violet - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1943 | Violet | #5B70AC |
3.81 | |
| Isacord 40 | 3600 | Nordic Blue | #6666CC |
4.17 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2527 | Soldier Blue | #5960A8 |
5.17 | |
| Coats Sylko | B7348 | Medium Blue | #677AB0 |
5.18 | |
| Coats Sylko | B7404 | Medium Blue / Purple | #6677A0 |
5.87 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2614 | Pro Lusty Blue | #5B77CC |
6.00 | |
| Isacord 40 | 3410 | Rich Blue | #4F6DA1 |
6.47 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1330 | Violet | #515E97 |
7.53 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1143 | Jay Blue | #4B6B99 |
7.66 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1933 | Light Purple | #7980AF |
8.06 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | OO7 | N / A | #406EA9 |
9.03 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 365 | Medium Blue | #3C669E |
9.59 |
How to use Coats Violet
Coats Violet (B4688) 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 7456 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 Violet?
Coats Sylko Violet (B4688) is hex #676DB8, RGB 103/109/184.
What PMS color is closest to Coats Violet?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 7456 C (#606EB2), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 1.99 from Coats Violet. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Coats Violet in Madeira?
Madeira Polyneon 40 1943 (Violet) is the closest cross-brand match to Coats Violet, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 3.81.
Is Coats Violet 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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