DMC 3848 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 3848 Medium Teal Green embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3848 (Medium Teal Green) is Sullivans 45446.

Close Match

Hex #419392 · greens family

DMC 3848 #419392
92% match
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Conversion Notes

Sullivans 45446 is a close match for DMC 3848 Medium Teal Green and is suitable for standalone use with consistent lot sourcing. The medium teal zone is one area where Sullivans performs reasonably well — the moderate value and saturation of this color place it in a range where economy brands can approximate the original without the precision challenges that affect very light or very dark shades. A practical budget option for project types where exact hue precision is secondary to overall color temperature. For large background fills in botanical SALs or Scandinavian-inspired pieces where this shade covers significant area, 45446 can represent meaningful cost savings without visible compromise at viewing distance.

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 3848, 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 3848 to Sullivans 45446

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 3848 is unavailable and Sullivans 45446 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 3848 and Sullivans 45446 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 3848 and Sullivans 45446: 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 3848 to Sullivans FAQ

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

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 3848?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 3848 (Medium Teal Green) is Sullivans 45446. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 3848 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 3848 (Medium Teal Green) to Sullivans 45446 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 3848 and Sullivans 45446 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 3848 and Sullivans 45446 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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