DMC 333 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 333 Very Dark Blue Violet embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 333 (Very Dark Blue Violet) is Sullivans 45066.

Close Match

Hex #5C5478 · purples family

DMC 333 #5C5478
92% match
Stored match for Sullivans 45066 Sullivans 45066 Sullivans 45066 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

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Conversion Notes

Sullivans 45066 is close in overall value and captures some of the blue-violet duality of the DMC original. Verify the blue-violet balance in person: the thread should read as genuinely between blue and violet rather than as clearly more one than the other. Compare Sullivans 45066 against both a firmly blue thread and a clearly warm-purple thread to confirm it occupies the correct twilight zone between the two. Sullivans' thread construction has a different twist density from DMC, which at this deep saturated value affects how the purple-blue reads under directional lighting. Deeper, more saturated threads show construction differences more perceptibly than muted or light threads. Colorfastness is worth a note for deep saturated purples: pre-wash Sullivans 45066 before use in pieces that will be laundered or that have adjacent pale threads where any dye migration would be visible. For projects where DMC 333 is used in small quantities — backstitch outline work, accent stitches in Celtic or galaxy designs, the deepest shadow value in a small purple element — Sullivans 45066 is a reasonable practical option. For large fill areas where the specific twilight blue-violet quality defines the design's visual impact, the limitations of the close match become proportionally more significant.

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 333, 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 333 to Sullivans 45066

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 333 is unavailable and Sullivans 45066 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 333 and Sullivans 45066 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 333 and Sullivans 45066: 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 333 to Sullivans FAQ

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

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 333?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 333 (Very Dark Blue Violet) is Sullivans 45066. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 333 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 333 (Very Dark Blue Violet) to Sullivans 45066 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 333 and Sullivans 45066 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 333 and Sullivans 45066 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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