DMC 3826 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 3826 Golden Brown embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) is Sullivans 45423.

Close Match

Hex #AD7239 · browns family

DMC 3826 #AD7239
92% match
Stored match for Sullivans 45423 Sullivans 45423 Sullivans 45423 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.

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 45423 is rated close and covers the warm golden-brown territory of Golden Brown adequately for most design applications. In warm saturated browns, Sullivans' characteristic sheen can work in the color's favor — the warm, orange-toned brown with added surface luminosity reads as more clearly warm and glowing than a matte version would, which suits wood grain, fur, and golden natural material applications where the warm glow is a key part of what makes the color convincing. For autumn foliage midtones, cottage wicker and basketry textures, and honey bee abdominal banding where this thread appears as a primary warm-brown, Sullivans 45423 is a practical option. Dye lot variation in saturated warm browns can be more visible than in muted tones — checking your skein is worthwhile for large project areas, and if mixing Sullivans with matte brands in a gradient, the surface character difference between adjacent threads should be checked.

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 3826, 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 3826 to Sullivans 45423

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 3826 is unavailable and Sullivans 45423 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 3826 and Sullivans 45423 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 3826 and Sullivans 45423: 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 3826 to Sullivans FAQ

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

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3826?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) is Sullivans 45423. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 3826 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) to Sullivans 45423 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 3826 and Sullivans 45423 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 3826 and Sullivans 45423 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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