DMC 326 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 326 (Very Dark Rose) is Sullivans 45064.
Close MatchHex #B33B4B · reds 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 45064 is a close match that delivers reasonable color alignment in the very dark rose range. The cool-crimson character is the key quality to verify: compare Sullivans 45064 against a warm deep pink and against a purple-adjacent garnet to confirm it reads in the correct cool-rose zone rather than drifting toward either warm red or cool purple-red. At this deep, saturated value, ensuring fully opaque stitch coverage is essential — any fabric show-through will make this deep rose look washed out and pinkish, which directly undermines the specific deep-crimson decisiveness that makes DMC 326 so visually effective. Test your coverage density with Sullivans on your project fabric before committing to large fill areas, and adjust your strand count if the first test shows any fabric showing through at normal two-strand coverage. Deep, saturated reds and pinks are worth pre-washing before use in pieces that may be laundered, and this precaution applies regardless of brand — Sullivans included. Buy sufficient thread for the complete project at one time to avoid dye-lot variation in deep-colored thread that can be more visible than expected.
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 326, 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 326 to Sullivans 45064
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 326 is unavailable and Sullivans 45064 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 326 and Sullivans 45064 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 326 and Sullivans 45064: 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 326 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 326?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 326 (Very Dark Rose) is Sullivans 45064. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 326 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 326 (Very Dark Rose) to Sullivans 45064 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 326 and Sullivans 45064 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 326 and Sullivans 45064 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 326
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