DMC 915 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

DMC 915 Dark Plum embroidery floss

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 915 (Dark Plum) is Sullivans 45262.

Close Match

Hex #820043 · purples family

DMC 915 #820043
92% match
Stored match for Sullivans 45262 Sullivans 45262 Sullivans 45262 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 45262 is a close match for DMC 915 Dark Plum. For geometric sampler work and folk embroidery where 915 provides strong border color, Sullivans 45262 reads adequately as a deep red-purple in most finished applications. The close rating indicates some color difference that's most visible when comparing skeins directly — less significant when judging the color in a completed piece at normal viewing distance. At this very dark value, the close rating's color impact is inherently limited by pigment depth — most very dark red-purple substitutes read comparably in finished work at normal viewing distances, where the eye primarily registers the color family (red-purple) and the depth (very dark) rather than the precise red-purple balance. For geometric sampler borders and folk embroidery applications where 915 functions as a strong accent color without gradient requirements, Sullivans 45262 is a practical substitute that reads as the correct deep red-purple character in most finished work. For plum-family gradient work where 915 must relate correctly to lighter plum values above it, testing alongside those lighter values confirms the shadow-to-gradient relationship reads naturally with Sullivans at the darkest position.

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 915, 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 915 to Sullivans 45262

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 915 is unavailable and Sullivans 45262 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 915 and Sullivans 45262 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 915 and Sullivans 45262: 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 915 to Sullivans FAQ

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

What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 915?+

The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 915 (Dark Plum) is Sullivans 45262. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 915 to Sullivans conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 915 (Dark Plum) to Sullivans 45262 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 915 and Sullivans 45262 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 915 and Sullivans 45262 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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