Robison-Anton Rayon 2252 - Russet
Production specs for Robison-Anton Rayon 2252 (Russet). 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 Robison-Anton 2252, 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 Robison-Anton 2252 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isacord 40 | 2115 | Beet Red | #7A2638 |
0.00 | |
| Isacord 40 | 2224 | Claret | #7A2638 |
0.00 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1182 | Burgundy | #782B3C |
1.44 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1784 | Wine | #752C3A |
1.77 | |
| Coats Sylko | B3979 | Pale Maroon | #7A2D37 |
2.41 | |
| Coats Sylko | B3976 | Dark Maroon | #6F1E32 |
2.76 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2622 | Pro Firebrand | #75263D |
2.77 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2421 | Red Jubilee | #75263D |
2.77 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1384 | Wine | #6E2B38 |
2.94 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 1910 | Paternina | #832132 |
3.21 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1982 | Burgundy | #7F2531 |
3.29 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 654 | Orchid | #79233F |
3.33 |
How to use Robison-Anton 2252
Robison-Anton 2252 (Russet) is one of Robison-Anton's production embroidery threads in the 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 188 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 Robison-Anton 2252?
Robison-Anton Rayon 2252 (Russet) is hex #7A2638, RGB 122/38/56.
What PMS color is closest to Robison-Anton 2252?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 188 C (#76232F), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 2.7 from Robison-Anton 2252. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Robison-Anton 2252 in Isacord?
Isacord 40 2115 (Beet Red) is the closest cross-brand match to Robison-Anton 2252, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 0.00.
Is Robison-Anton 2252 good for production embroidery?
Yes. Robison-Anton 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 Robison-Anton 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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