DMC 164 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 164 (Light Forest Green) is Sullivans 45479.
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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 45479 is a close match in the light warm-green range, covering the spring foliage territory at medium-light saturation. Confirm the yellow-green warmth is present in the Sullivans version before committing to a large project — the warm undertone is what makes DMC 164 read as new growth rather than generic light green, and a substitute that reads cooler would shift the character noticeably in spring-themed and cottage garden designs where warmth is doing meaningful work in the palette. At this light value with moderate saturation, Sullivans threads generally provide coverage comparable to DMC with two strands on standard 14-count Aida fabric, which is reassuring given the leaf-fill and foliage-highlight applications where 164 most commonly appears. The coverage concern at light values is more about evenness than about total coverage; confirm that your working tension produces consistent stitches without any tension variation creating visible patchiness across larger foliage fills. For garden background canopy areas, spring floral leaf work, and landscape light-green highlights, Sullivans 45479 performs reliably as a substitute once the warmth is confirmed on your specific fabric and palette.
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 164, 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 164 to Sullivans 45479
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 164 is unavailable and Sullivans 45479 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 164 and Sullivans 45479 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 164 and Sullivans 45479: 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 164 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 164?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 164 (Light Forest Green) is Sullivans 45479. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 164 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 164 (Light Forest Green) to Sullivans 45479 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 164 and Sullivans 45479 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 164 and Sullivans 45479 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 164
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