DMC 905 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 905 (Dark Parrot Green) is Sullivans 45254.
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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 45254 is a close match for DMC 905 Dark Parrot Green. For holiday designs where 905 provides dark foliage depth in holly leaves and Christmas fern elements, Sullivans 45254 is a practical substitute when DMC or Anchor aren't available. The close rating reflects some color difference, most visible when comparing skeins directly — less visible in finished stitched work where 905's specific dark yellow-green character blends into the composition. The warm yellow-green quality that defines 905's family character is the aspect most susceptible to variation in a close-rated substitute, so evaluating Sullivans 45254 in natural daylight alongside your other parrot green threads confirms whether the family step reads naturally before committing to gradient work. For designs where 905 serves as the deeper of a two-color leaf fill alongside DMC 906, testing the step relationship confirms adequate contrast between Sullivans 45254 and your chosen 906 equivalent. Maintaining Sullivans brand consistency through the full parrot green gradient produces more predictable results than mixing Sullivans at the 905 position with DMC or Anchor at adjacent values.
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 905, 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 905 to Sullivans 45254
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 905 is unavailable and Sullivans 45254 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 905 and Sullivans 45254 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 905 and Sullivans 45254: 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 905 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 905?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 905 (Dark Parrot Green) is Sullivans 45254. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 905 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 905 (Dark Parrot Green) to Sullivans 45254 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 905 and Sullivans 45254 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 905 and Sullivans 45254 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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