Robison-Anton Rayon 2742 - Pro Violet
Robison-Anton 2742 is the Rayon cone for Pro Violet. Below: every spec you'd want to look up plus the cross-brand equivalents in case Robison-Anton isn't what you stock.
Closest Pantone match
The nearest Pantone Coated swatch to Robison-Anton 2742, 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 2742 - 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 | B4646 | Dark Royal Blue | #3D2785 |
3.49 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2736 | Pro Brite Star | #2B1166 |
3.74 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | K38 | Deep Violet Purple | #450A72 |
3.92 | |
| Isacord 40 | 3333 | Fire Blue | #1E1C77 |
4.07 | |
| Robison-Anton Rayon | 2210 | Royal | #1E1C77 |
4.07 | |
| Coats Sylko | B4651 | Dark Violet | #4A278F |
4.79 | |
| Floriani PolyEmbroidery | 665 | Deep Violet | #501A75 |
5.07 | |
| Isacord 40 | 3323 | Delft | #500078 |
5.57 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1922 | Purple Accent | #4D3275 |
7.72 | |
| Madeira Polyneon 40 | 1722 | Purple Maze | #43377B |
8.19 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1366 | Violet Blue | #2C356B |
10.62 | |
| Madeira Classic Rayon | 1122 | Purple Shadow | #4E3568 |
10.76 |
How to use Robison-Anton 2742
Robison-Anton 2742 (Pro Violet) 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 2685 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 2742?
Robison-Anton Rayon 2742 (Pro Violet) is hex #38197A, RGB 56/25/122.
What PMS color is closest to Robison-Anton 2742?
The nearest Pantone Coated match is PMS 2685 C (#330072), with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 4.01 from Robison-Anton 2742. Lower ΔE means closer match - under 2 is visually indistinguishable, under 5 is acceptable for production.
What's the closest equivalent to Robison-Anton 2742 in Coats?
Coats Sylko B4646 (Dark Royal Blue) is the closest cross-brand match to Robison-Anton 2742, with a perceptual color distance of ΔE 3.49.
Is Robison-Anton 2742 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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