Isacord 40 1972 - Silvery Grey
If you spec'd Isacord 40 1972 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 Isacord 1972, 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 Isacord 1972 - 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 | 2731 | Gull | #8C8984 |
0.00 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2484 | Silvery Gray | #8C8984 |
0.00 | |
| Isacord 40 | 0152 | Dolphin | #8C877D |
2.57 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1062 | Pale Grey | #8D867A |
3.64 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1862 | Vertiver Green | #948F83 |
3.91 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1918 | Limestone | #8A8B8E |
4.61 | |
| Isacord 40 | 0111 | Whale | #7F7F7F |
4.76 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1040 | Silvery Gray | #8A8689 |
4.93 | |
| Coats Sylko | B9596 | Green / Grey | #7D7E78 |
5.05 | |
| Coats Sylko | B9379 | Dark Grey | #979596 |
5.36 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 485 | Gray | #788285 |
7.74 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 413 | Old Silver | #7D775D |
11.41 |
How to use Isacord 1972
Isacord 1972 (Silvery Grey) is a neutral gray used for fill, shading, and secondary detail on multi-color logos. Common on tech and professional services apparel where the brand color story leans on gradient grays.
If you're spec'ing a new logo, start by matching PMS 7539 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 Isacord 1972?
Isacord 40 1972 (Silvery Grey) is hex #8C8984, RGB 140/137/132.
What PMS color is closest to Isacord 1972?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 7539 C (#8E9089), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 3.74 from Isacord 1972. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Isacord 1972 in Robison-Anton?
Robison-Anton Rayon 2731 (Gull) is the closest cross-brand match to Isacord 1972, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 0.00.
Is Isacord 1972 good for production embroidery?
Yes. Isacord 40 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 Isacord 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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