DMC 3815 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

Sullivans 45412 is rated close for DMC 3815 Dark Celadon Green and provides a workable substitute in most dark celadon botanical and decorative applications. The muted dark green territory of celadon is approximated in Sullivans' version at a level adequate for most practical shadow foliage, herb garden, and sampler work. Sullivans' characteristic sheen is a concern worth noting at this value in the context of celadon aesthetics: the defining quality of celadon glaze is its matte, introspective surface — the glow that seems to come from within rather than from reflected surface light. A Sullivans sheen at this dark muted green value, though less pronounced than at saturated bright values, works somewhat against this defining aesthetic quality. For botanical shadow foliage in fern and herb garden designs and linen-based sampler work where the matte quality of the original thread is less critical, Sullivans 45412 covers the color territory adequately. For East Asian-inspired work where the celadon matte character is specifically part of the design's cultural and aesthetic intention, and for any design where the restrained non-shiny quality of the celadon family is central, Madeira 1206's exact match with its imperceptible sheen at this dark muted value is the more reliable option.