Floriani PolyEmbroidery K38 - Deep Violet Purple
If you spec'd Floriani PolyEmbroidery K38 on a job, this is the page you'd want open while the digitizer talks to the embroiderer. Hex, RGB, PMS match, alternates.
Closest Pantone match
The nearest Pantone Coated swatch to Floriani K38, 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 K38 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isacord 40 | 3323 | Delft | #500078 |
2.17 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2428 | Purple Maze | #35006D |
3.12 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2628 | Pro Purple | #35006D |
3.12 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 665 | Deep Violet | #501A75 |
3.20 | |
| Isacord 40 | 2900 | Deep Purple | #59118E |
5.17 | |
| Coats Sylko | B4654 | Dark Purple | #57218B |
5.73 | |
| Coats Sylko | B4955 | Dark Purple | #5B2279 |
5.79 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 695 | Purple Passion | #5F2373 |
7.06 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1922 | Purple Accent | #4D3275 |
8.63 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1633 | Dark Purple | #5D2A65 |
9.95 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1122 | Purple Shadow | #4E3568 |
11.02 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1334 | Mulberry | #613267 |
11.95 |
How to use Floriani K38
Floriani K38 (Deep Violet Purple) 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 2617 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 K38?
Floriani PolyEmbroidery K38 (Deep Violet Purple) is hex #450A72, RGB 69/10/114.
What PMS color is closest to Floriani K38?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 2617 C (#470A68), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 2.11 from Floriani K38. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Floriani K38 in Isacord?
Isacord 40 3323 (Delft) is the closest cross-brand match to Floriani K38, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 2.17.
Is Floriani K38 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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