Madeira Classic Rayon 1071 - Natural White
Natural White in Madeira's Classic Rayon line, code 1071. 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 Madeira 1071, 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 1071 - 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 | B8183 | Medium Yellow | #E4E1D6 |
1.51 | |
| Isacord 40 | 0003 | Ghost White | #E9E8DE |
1.75 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1804 | Blanc de Blanc | #ECECE6 |
2.52 | |
| Coats Sylko | Ivory | B8257 | #EAE7D8 |
2.79 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1803 | Lily White | #EDECDF |
2.89 | |
| Isacord 40 | 3770 | Oyster | #D6D8D3 |
4.41 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1003 | Natural White | #E9E7E7 |
4.43 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2403 | Oyster | #FFFFF5 |
5.62 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 731 | Sandstone | #F5F6E4 |
5.82 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2574 | Aspen White | #F8F8F8 |
5.90 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1286 | Dawn Blue | #CFCDCA |
6.18 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 801 | Ice Cap | #FAFBFB |
6.38 |
How to use Madeira 1071
Madeira 1071 (Natural White) is the production white most distributors keep loaded as a standing color on their machines. Use for type, outlines, and mascot detail on dark fabrics where bright white needs to pop without yellowing in the wash.
If you're spec'ing a new logo, start by matching PMS 663 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 1071?
Madeira Classic Rayon 1071 (Natural White) is hex #E9E5DC, RGB 233/229/220.
What PMS color is closest to Madeira 1071?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 663 C (#E5E1E6), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 7.38 from Madeira 1071. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Madeira 1071 in Coats?
Coats Sylko B8183 (Medium Yellow) is the closest cross-brand match to Madeira 1071, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 1.51.
Is Madeira 1071 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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