DMC 3740 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3740 (Dark Antique Violet) is Sullivans 45371.
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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 45371 is a close match for DMC 3740. The characteristic Sullivans sheen is less visible at this dark, desaturated value than in brighter or lighter colors — color density absorbs additional surface reflectance, and the already-muted character of Dark Antique Violet means the contrast between sheen and matte is less pronounced than it would be in a vivid or pale thread. This makes Sullivans a more viable substitute for DMC 3740 than it tends to be in lighter antique tones where the sheen difference is more conspicuous. That said, the sheen may still add a slight surface brightness to a color valued precisely for its lack of obvious brightness — Dark Antique Violet's near-neutral, grayed quality is partly a surface phenomenon, and even a small addition of surface luminosity can shift the reading slightly. For projects where the specific near-neutral, aged quality of 3740 is doing important palette work, evaluate Sullivans 45371 in context with your specific design palette before committing. For general shadow and structural definition work where depth is the primary requirement, the color performs adequately.
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 3740, 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 3740 to Sullivans 45371
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 3740 is unavailable and Sullivans 45371 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 3740 and Sullivans 45371 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 3740 and Sullivans 45371: 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 3740 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3740?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3740 (Dark Antique Violet) is Sullivans 45371. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 3740 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 3740 (Dark Antique Violet) to Sullivans 45371 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 3740 and Sullivans 45371 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 3740 and Sullivans 45371 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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