DMC 729 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 729 (Medium Old Gold) is Sullivans 45173.
Close MatchHex #D0A53E · 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 45173 is a close match for Medium Old Gold. As the representative member of the old gold family — the thread that reads as antique gold even in a single-color application without needing the lighter and darker family members to establish the context — 729’s specific muted warmth is its defining quality. That warmth-with-muting combination is what the Sullivans version needs to replicate, and some variation from the DMC original in how strongly that aging quality reads is worth evaluating before use. For prominent Celtic knotwork where the gold bands are a primary visual feature, or for religious embroidery where the antiqued gold character is essential to the design’s devotional authenticity, compare Sullivans 45173 on your project fabric and alongside your darker and lighter gold family equivalents before committing to a large quantity. For practical golden accent work in folk art, harvest designs, and contemporary applications where warm mid-gold is the requirement rather than specifically period-accurate old gold, the close match is adequate in most conditions.
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 729, 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 729 to Sullivans 45173
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 729 is unavailable and Sullivans 45173 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 729 and Sullivans 45173 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 729 and Sullivans 45173: 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 729 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 729?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 729 (Medium Old Gold) is Sullivans 45173. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 729 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 729 (Medium Old Gold) to Sullivans 45173 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 729 and Sullivans 45173 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 729 and Sullivans 45173 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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