DMC 334 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 334 (Medium Baby Blue) is Sullivans 45067.
Close MatchHex #739FC1 · blues 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 45067 is a close match for this medium baby blue, covering the periwinkle-adjacent mid-value territory. Verify the subtle violet undertone in person: compare against both a cleaner sky blue and a more obviously blue-violet thread to confirm Sullivans 45067 reads in the correct soft periwinkle zone rather than as a clean sky blue without the violet quality. For large-area sky and water fills where DMC 334 covers significant canvas across many stitches, verifying that Sullivans 45067 provides even, consistent coverage is worthwhile before committing to a multi-skein purchase — Sullivans' thread construction differs from DMC in twist density, which can affect how uniformly the color distributes across the fabric over broad areas. As with other gradient substitutions, the key practical test is whether the substitute reads clearly lighter than your darkest blue and clearly darker than your lightest blue in the actual project context on your fabric. For birth sampler and nursery work where multiple skeins of this thread may be needed, buying from the same dye lot at one time reduces the risk of visible variation within the project.
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 334, 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 334 to Sullivans 45067
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 334 is unavailable and Sullivans 45067 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 334 and Sullivans 45067 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 334 and Sullivans 45067: 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 334 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 334?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 334 (Medium Baby Blue) is Sullivans 45067. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 334 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 334 (Medium Baby Blue) to Sullivans 45067 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 334 and Sullivans 45067 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 334 and Sullivans 45067 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 334
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