Floriani PolyEmbroidery 221 - Neptune
Production specs for Floriani PolyEmbroidery 221 (Neptune). Hex value, RGB triplet, the closest Pantone, and what to swap in if your shop runs a different brand.
Closest Pantone match
The nearest Pantone Coated swatch to Floriani 221, 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 Floriani 221 - 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 Classic Rayon | 1298 | Brite Jade | #00867A |
1.90 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2514 | Brite Jade | #008C82 |
2.06 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2391 | Pine Green | #008C82 |
2.06 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1279 | Peppermint | #008173 |
3.48 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1685 | J. Turquoise | #008681 |
3.54 | |
| Isacord 40 | 4442 | Deep Sea Blue | #0C9487 |
3.91 | |
| Coats Sylko | B5206 | Jade Green | #008C89 |
4.30 | |
| Coats Sylko | B5170 | Jade Green | #007F6E |
4.53 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | Aqua | K37 | #2B8887 |
5.00 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1846 | J. Turquoise | #009290 |
5.59 | |
| Isacord 40 | 5010 | Scotty Green | #009987 |
5.66 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 255 | Evergreen | #1C8768 |
6.52 |
How to use Floriani 221
Floriani 221 (Neptune) is one of Floriani's production embroidery threads in the PolyEmbroidery 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 7473 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 Floriani 221?
Floriani PolyEmbroidery 221 (Neptune) is hex #25897C, RGB 37/137/124.
What PMS color is closest to Floriani 221?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 7473 C (#279989), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 5.53 from Floriani 221. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Floriani 221 in Madeira?
Madeira Classic Rayon 1298 (Brite Jade) is the closest cross-brand match to Floriani 221, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 1.90.
Is Floriani 221 good for production embroidery?
Yes. Floriani PolyEmbroidery 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 Floriani 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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