DMC 3689 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3689 (Light Mauve) is Sullivans 45358.
Close MatchHex #FBBFC2 · pinks 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 45358 is a workable close match with the usual slight sheen caveat, and this caveat is especially relevant at this very light value. At pale values, the brightness difference from Sullivans' sheen can be more visible than at darker values — at deep hues, color density absorbs additional reflectance, but at a very light pink like 3689, there's little color depth to absorb light variation, and the sheen reads as a noticeable extra luminosity compared to the matte DMC original. In gradient sequences, this can make the highlight appear to jump ahead of where it should — the highlight position looks brighter than intended relative to the step below it. For designs where the highlight needs to read as a specific luminosity relative to adjacent colors rather than just as the lightest step in the sequence, swatch testing with Sullivans 45358 against your other gradient threads is especially worthwhile. For birth samplers, pale decorative borders, and standalone light-pink accent uses where exact gradient positioning isn't critical, the slight brightness is unlikely to cause problems and the substitution is practical.
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 3689, 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 3689 to Sullivans 45358
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 3689 is unavailable and Sullivans 45358 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 3689 and Sullivans 45358 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 3689 and Sullivans 45358: 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 3689 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3689?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3689 (Light Mauve) is Sullivans 45358. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 3689 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 3689 (Light Mauve) to Sullivans 45358 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 3689 and Sullivans 45358 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 3689 and Sullivans 45358 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 3689
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