DMC 3746 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3746 (Dark Blue Violet) is Sullivans 45373.

Close Match

Hex #776B98 · purples family

DMC 3746 #776B98
92% match
Stored match for Sullivans 45373 Sullivans 45373 Sullivans 45373 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.

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Conversion Notes

Sullivans 45373 is a close match for DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet. The slightly saturation-shifted quality of close-match equivalents in this color family is worth evaluating in context, since the complementary color relationships that make blue violets effective are sensitive to hue changes. At this medium-dark, moderately saturated value, Sullivans' characteristic sheen adds surface luminosity that interacts with the cool, electric quality of blue-violet in an interesting way — it can emphasize the luminous, optical quality of the hue, which is actually a characteristic of the real flowers this thread family depicts. For single-brand Sullivans projects, 45373 functions adequately across the botanical, decorative, and fantasy-theme applications where 3746 typically appears. For mixed-brand work where 3746 is stitched alongside DMC threads in a careful botanical shading sequence, a side-by-side swatch confirms acceptable color consistency and checks that the sheen difference doesn't create a visible surface discontinuity in adjacent stitching areas.

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 3746, 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 3746 to Sullivans 45373

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 3746 is unavailable and Sullivans 45373 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 3746 and Sullivans 45373 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 3746 and Sullivans 45373: 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 3746 to Sullivans FAQ

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

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3746?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3746 (Dark Blue Violet) is Sullivans 45373. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 3746 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 3746 (Dark Blue Violet) to Sullivans 45373 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 3746 and Sullivans 45373 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 3746 and Sullivans 45373 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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