DMC 3712 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3712 (Medium Salmon) is Sullivans 45362.
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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 45362 is a close match for DMC 3712. The characteristic Sullivans sheen is visible at this medium saturation level, reading as slightly brighter than the matte DMC original — the warm pink-salmon takes on a slightly more vivid, luminous quality that can enhance its warmth in the right context. For decorative floral work and bold warm-pink applications where the extra brightness is neutral or beneficial, Sullivans 45362 is a practical accessible option. For skin tone work where consistent surface texture matters alongside color accuracy — portrait stitching, realistic figure work, cherub designs where the skin tones need to read as unified and naturalistic — mixing Sullivans with adjacent matte DMC threads in the same gradient is worth evaluating before the full sequence is stitched. The sheen difference can create a subtle inconsistency in the skin's surface quality that reads as slightly artificial under certain lighting conditions, especially in photography. For standalone Sullivans projects where all threads carry the same surface character, this consideration is irrelevant and 45362 performs adequately throughout.
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 3712, 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 3712 to Sullivans 45362
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 3712 is unavailable and Sullivans 45362 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 3712 and Sullivans 45362 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 3712 and Sullivans 45362: 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 3712 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3712?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3712 (Medium Salmon) is Sullivans 45362. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 3712 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 3712 (Medium Salmon) to Sullivans 45362 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 3712 and Sullivans 45362 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 3712 and Sullivans 45362 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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