DMC 352 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 352 Light Coral embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 352 (Light Coral) is Sullivans 45076.

Close Match

Hex #FD9C97 · reds family

DMC 352 #FD9C97
92% match
Stored match for Sullivans 45076 Sullivans 45076 Sullivans 45076 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.

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 45076 is rated close. The light coral value means coverage is the primary variable to monitor — pale threads on lighter fabrics can appear thin, shifting the perceived color toward the fabric tone and losing the warm coral quality. Testing a swatch before large areas ensures you'll get the warm coral character rather than a washed-out approximation. Sullivans' slight sheen at this light value can read as marginally brighter than the DMC, which in highlight positions may be an advantage but in broader fills is worth checking against your specific fabric.

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 352, 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 352 to Sullivans 45076

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 352 is unavailable and Sullivans 45076 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 352 and Sullivans 45076 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 352 and Sullivans 45076: 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 352 to Sullivans FAQ

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

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 352?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 352 (Light Coral) is Sullivans 45076. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 352 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 352 (Light Coral) to Sullivans 45076 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 352 and Sullivans 45076 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 352 and Sullivans 45076 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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