DMC 163 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 163 (Medium Celadon Green) is Sullivans 45478.
Close MatchHex #4D8361 · greens family
Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.
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Conversion Notes
Sullivans 45478 is a close match in the medium celadon green range. Celadon's specific blue-green balance is the property most sensitive to brand differences, so the key evaluation criterion for Sullivans 45478 is whether it preserves the cooler, slightly blue-leaning quality that separates celadon from a straightforward medium green. Test on your project fabric in natural daylight — if the thread reads as a medium green without any blue cast or cooling quality, it will lose the ceramic-glaze character that makes this thread distinctive and useful. Confirm the thread sits at the celadon intersection rather than at either side of it. For botanical designs and garden-themed work where 163 is used for celadon-colored leaves, stems, and foliage, the color family membership is particularly important because adjacent plant colors will reveal any hue shift more clearly than isolated motifs. For standalone Asian ceramic motifs and individual decorative applications, Sullivans 45478 is a practical substitute if the celadon blue-green balance is confirmed present. Coverage with Sullivans threads at medium saturation is generally reliable, though thread construction differences from DMC may require a small tension adjustment for the most consistent results on your specific fabric.
Reference quality
How We Validate This Match
This Sullivans page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Methodology
- This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 163, the stored Sullivans equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
- Source basis
- Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-20
- Best use
- Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 163 to Sullivans 45478
This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.
Best for
- + Replacing missing floss when DMC 163 is unavailable and Sullivans 45478 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
- + Shortlisting a Sullivans substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
- + Comparing this Sullivans candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.
Watch for
- ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 163 and Sullivans 45478 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
- ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.
Before you commit
- Compare DMC 163 and Sullivans 45478: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
- Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.
DMC 163 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 163?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 163 (Medium Celadon Green) is Sullivans 45478. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 163 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 163 (Medium Celadon Green) to Sullivans 45478 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 163 and Sullivans 45478 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 163 and Sullivans 45478 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.
Other Conversions for DMC 163
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