DMC 3326 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 3326 Light Rose embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3326 (Light Rose) is Sullivans 45338.

Close Match

Hex #FBADB4 · pinks family

DMC 3326 #FBADB4
92% match
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Conversion Notes

Sullivans 45338 is a close match for this light rose, covering the neutral-warm soft pink territory at the correct light-mid value. The neutral pink character is the key quality to verify: confirm that Sullivans 45338 reads as a balanced, clean pink rather than as a slightly peachier or slightly cooler-mauve pink than the DMC original. Sullivans thread has a softer twist than DMC that some stitchers find easier to work with for large fill areas — the softer hand reduces hand fatigue in long fill sessions — though others find the softer construction prone to tangling on longer working lengths. If you haven't previously used Sullivans, cut slightly shorter lengths (around 18 inches rather than the standard 24) until you get a feel for how this brand handles in your specific needle and fabric combination. Coverage on standard 14-count with two strands should be confirmed with a brief test stitch before beginning any large-area rose petal fill, child's design background, or border work where consistent even coverage across many stitches is the goal. The color is in the right family and adequate for most light rose applications where the neutral-warm pink character is confirmed.

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 3326, 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.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 3326 to Sullivans 45338

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 3326 is unavailable and Sullivans 45338 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 3326 and Sullivans 45338 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

  1. Compare DMC 3326 and Sullivans 45338: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. 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 3326 to Sullivans FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3326?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3326 (Light Rose) is Sullivans 45338. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 3326 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 3326 (Light Rose) to Sullivans 45338 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 3326 and Sullivans 45338 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 3326 and Sullivans 45338 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.

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