Madeira Classic Rayon 1040 - Silvery Gray
Madeira 1040 (Silvery Gray) - the Classic Rayon thread, not the rayon variant. Production color values plus the swap-in alternatives by brand.
Closest Pantone match
The nearest Pantone Coated swatch to Madeira 1040, 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 Madeira 1040 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coats Sylko | B9632 | Medium Grey | #8C8589 |
1.67 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1918 | Limestone | #8A8B8E |
3.04 | |
| Coats Sylko | B9532 | Dark Grey | #8B8691 |
4.14 | |
| Isacord 40 | 2674 | Steel | #8C8C96 |
4.25 | |
| Isacord 40 | 0111 | Whale | #7F7F7F |
4.29 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2731 | Gull | #8C8984 |
4.93 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2484 | Silvery Gray | #8C8984 |
4.93 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1740 | Silver Rose | #7B787D |
5.46 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1288 | Moon Mist | #7A7976 |
6.86 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1118 | Banner Gray | #899193 |
7.29 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 485 | Gray | #788285 |
7.96 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 452 | Taupe | #89716A |
11.42 |
How to use Madeira 1040
Madeira 1040 (Silvery Gray) 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 Cool Gray 8 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 Madeira 1040?
Madeira Classic Rayon 1040 (Silvery Gray) is hex #8A8689, RGB 138/134/137.
What PMS color is closest to Madeira 1040?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS Cool Gray 8 C (#888B8D), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 4.25 from Madeira 1040. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Madeira 1040 in Coats?
Coats Sylko B9632 (Medium Grey) is the closest cross-brand match to Madeira 1040, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 1.67.
Is Madeira 1040 good for production embroidery?
Yes. Madeira Classic Rayon 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 Madeira 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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