DMC 336 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 336 (Navy Blue) is Sullivans 45069.
Close MatchHex #253B73 · 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 45069 is a close match for this deep navy blue. The warm undertone that gives DMC 336 its richness — that slightly red-leaning quality that separates genuine navy from cold steel-blue — is the attribute to verify in person before committing Sullivans 45069 to any prominent navy role. Compare it against a known navy reference under natural daylight, where warm-versus-cool undertones in dark blues read most accurately. For large-format maritime, nautical, and flag designs where navy covers significant canvas area, verifying coverage density before purchasing multiple skeins is practical. Sullivans' thread construction has a different twist density from DMC, which at this deep saturated value affects how consistently the navy reads across broad fill areas. Colorfastness is also a consideration for deep navy threads generally — pre-rinse Sullivans 45069 in cold water before use in pieces that will be laundered. For precision applications like regimental badge designs or national flag reproductions where the specific warm navy character carries cultural meaning, the exact-match Anchor 150 is the more reliable choice. Sullivans 45069 serves adequately for general navy accent work and maritime motif fills where the exact warm undertone is verified.
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 336, 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 336 to Sullivans 45069
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 336 is unavailable and Sullivans 45069 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 336 and Sullivans 45069 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 336 and Sullivans 45069: 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 336 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 336?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 336 (Navy Blue) is Sullivans 45069. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 336 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 336 (Navy Blue) to Sullivans 45069 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 336 and Sullivans 45069 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 336 and Sullivans 45069 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 336
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