DMC 3776 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3776 (Light Mahogany) is Sullivans 45389.
Close MatchHex #CF7939 · browns 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 45389 is rated close and is acceptable for most uses. Sullivans' characteristic sheen integrates very well with this vivid warm orange-brown — the amber quality of 3776 is enhanced rather than disrupted by a thread that carries surface luminosity, giving autumn leaf fills and fox fur areas a warm glow that suits the subjects' character and the seasonal designs' energy. Dye lot consistency can vary in warm saturated browns, and for a vivid color at this saturation level, production variation between lots is worth monitoring: a slightly different lot can read as noticeably more orange or more brown at this value range. For projects where this vivid orange-brown is a dominant color — fox fur primary body fills, autumn leaf areas where this color occupies significant space — sourcing from a single confirmed dye lot and testing the specific skein against the DMC under natural light helps ensure the warm vibrancy of the original is preserved at scale. The exact matches from Anchor and Madeira are the preferable options when sourcing large quantities for dominant-color applications.
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 3776, 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 3776 to Sullivans 45389
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 3776 is unavailable and Sullivans 45389 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 3776 and Sullivans 45389 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 3776 and Sullivans 45389: 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 3776 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3776?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3776 (Light Mahogany) is Sullivans 45389. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 3776 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 3776 (Light Mahogany) to Sullivans 45389 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 3776 and Sullivans 45389 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 3776 and Sullivans 45389 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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