DMC 3705 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3705 (Dark Melon) is Sullivans 45359.
Close MatchHex #FF7992 · 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 45359 is a close match that benefits from Sullivans' characteristic slight sheen in an interesting way. At high saturation levels, added surface sheen reads as added brightness and vibrancy rather than just as texture difference — the sheen boosts the color's apparent energy in a way that partially compensates for any saturation difference from the DMC original. For Dark Melon specifically, where brightness and energy are the whole point of the color, Sullivans' sheen advantage is more of a benefit than a drawback. The combination of the close hue match and the brightness boost from sheen can result in a finished appearance that reads as comparably vivid to the DMC original, despite the technical close rating. This makes Sullivans 45359 one of the more useful Sullivans substitutions in the melon-pink range — preferable in some respects to the Cosmo equivalent, which doesn't benefit from a sheen compensation. For designs where sheen consistency across all threads in the project matters, the usual caveat about mixing Sullivans with adjacent matte DMC threads applies, but for standalone Sullivans projects or for designs where maximum vibrancy is the priority, 45359 is a strong practical option.
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 3705, 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 3705 to Sullivans 45359
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 3705 is unavailable and Sullivans 45359 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 3705 and Sullivans 45359 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 3705 and Sullivans 45359: 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 3705 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3705?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3705 (Dark Melon) is Sullivans 45359. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 3705 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 3705 (Dark Melon) to Sullivans 45359 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 3705 and Sullivans 45359 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 3705 and Sullivans 45359 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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