Isacord 40 5050 - Luster
Luster in Isacord's 40 line, code 5050. 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 Isacord 5050, 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 5050 - 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 | 2222 | Light Blue | #C9E8DD |
6.67 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2318 | Pale Green | #C9E8DD |
6.67 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 243 | Winter Spring | #DDF5C8 |
6.97 | |
| Isacord 40 | 4250 | Snomoon | #DCFFFA |
7.38 | |
| Isacord 40 | 5650 | Spring Frost | #E1FFCC |
7.44 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 252 | Spearmint | #CDDEBD |
8.67 | |
| Coats Sylko | B6155 | Pale Green | #AAE2D6 |
9.60 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1073 | Billowing Sail | #CCDBCF |
9.96 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1097 | Bleached Aqua | #AFD2C0 |
10.14 | |
| Coats Sylko | B5163 | Pale Mint Green | #9AE2CB |
10.64 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1803 | Lily White | #EDECDF |
13.18 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1661 | Celery | #F1EBCA |
13.65 |
How to use Isacord 5050
Isacord 5050 (Luster) is one of Isacord's production embroidery threads in the 40 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 656 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 5050?
Isacord 40 5050 (Luster) is hex #DCFFE6, RGB 220/255/230.
What PMS color is closest to Isacord 5050?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 656 C (#DDE5ED), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 17.69 from Isacord 5050. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Isacord 5050 in Robison-Anton?
Robison-Anton Rayon 2222 (Light Blue) is the closest cross-brand match to Isacord 5050, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 6.67.
Is Isacord 5050 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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