DMC 676 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 676 (Light Old Gold) is Sullivans 45156.
Close MatchHex #E5CE97 · yellows 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 45156 is a close match capturing the warm, softened gold territory of DMC 676. Muted, light colors like Light Old Gold are more sensitive to fabric color than vivid saturated threads — on white Aida the grey undertone makes it read as a pale warm beige that can feel flat, while on cream or natural linen the same thread reads as a warm, aged gold that feels completely at home. This sensitivity means the right test for any substitute in this color zone is on your actual project fabric in the intended lighting, not a side-by-side comparison in isolation. If you’re stitching on linen and your sample shows Sullivans 45156 reading as the same quiet, antiqued gold as DMC 676, you can proceed with confidence. For heritage sampler work where the aged quality is central to the design’s aesthetic, comparing the Sullivans version alongside your muted greens and terra cottas confirms whether it harmonizes with the period palette. A practical close substitute at an accessible price point.
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 676, 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 676 to Sullivans 45156
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 676 is unavailable and Sullivans 45156 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 676 and Sullivans 45156 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 676 and Sullivans 45156: 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 676 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 676?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 676 (Light Old Gold) is Sullivans 45156. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 676 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 676 (Light Old Gold) to Sullivans 45156 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 676 and Sullivans 45156 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 676 and Sullivans 45156 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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