Madeira Classic Rayon 1235 - Rose Dust
Production specs for Madeira Classic Rayon 1235 (Rose Dust). Hex value, RGB triplet, the closest Pantone, and what to swap in if your shop runs a different brand.
Closest Pantone match
The nearest Pantone Coated swatch to Madeira 1235, 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 1235 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1319 | Hot Pink | #A26689 |
2.80 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1831 | Medium Purple | #9A649C |
4.70 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1631 | Laurie Lilac | #8D679D |
6.42 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2422 | Ducky Mauve | #8E6877 |
7.56 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1080 | Medium Pink | #A67DA9 |
7.79 | |
| Isacord 40 | 2764 | Violet | #B7728E |
8.24 | |
| Coats Sylko | B4347 | Medium Purple | #9D59A3 |
8.33 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 624 | Afterglow | #A97BAF |
8.34 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2426 | Raspberry | #9B4F96 |
8.95 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 632 | Grape Ice | #865E6D |
9.19 | |
| Coats Sylko | B3364 | Dusky Pink | #AB5774 |
9.26 | |
| Isacord 40 | 2732 | Frosted Orchid | #9B5BAA |
9.37 |
How to use Madeira 1235
Madeira 1235 (Rose Dust) is one of Madeira's production embroidery threads in the Classic Rayon 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 688 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 1235?
Madeira Classic Rayon 1235 (Rose Dust) is hex #9A688E, RGB 154/104/142.
What PMS color is closest to Madeira 1235?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 688 C (#A76389), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 3.94 from Madeira 1235. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Madeira 1235 in Madeira?
Madeira Classic Rayon 1319 (Hot Pink) is the closest cross-brand match to Madeira 1235, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 2.80.
Is Madeira 1235 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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