DMC 826 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 826 Medium Blue embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 826 (Medium Blue) is Sullivans 45227.

Close Match

Hex #6B9EBF · blues family

DMC 826 #6B9EBF
92% match
Stored match for Sullivans 45227 Sullivans 45227 Sullivans 45227 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.

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Conversion Notes

Sullivans 45227 is a close match for DMC 826 Medium Blue. In practical stitching, the color reads as acceptable medium blue for most design applications. The close rating suggests minor undertone or value differences that are most visible when comparing skeins side by side, but less noticeable in finished stitchwork at normal viewing distance. For standalone blue fills without strict gradient context, Sullivans 45227 is a functional and often more economical alternative. For bluebird and blue-plumaged wildlife designs where 826 carries the main body color, Sullivans 45227 performs adequately as the primary fill. As always with close-rated substitutes in the Sullivans range, consistency within the project matters more than perfect skein-to-skein color matching — use Sullivans equivalents throughout the gradient rather than mixing with DMC to avoid visible undertone seams at the color transitions.

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 826, 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 826 to Sullivans 45227

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 826 is unavailable and Sullivans 45227 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 826 and Sullivans 45227 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 826 and Sullivans 45227: 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 826 to Sullivans FAQ

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

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 826?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 826 (Medium Blue) is Sullivans 45227. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 826 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 826 (Medium Blue) to Sullivans 45227 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 826 and Sullivans 45227 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 826 and Sullivans 45227 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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