DMC 920 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 920 (Medium Copper) is Sullivans 45266.
Close MatchHex #AC5414 · reds 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 45266 is a close match for DMC 920 Medium Copper. At the mid-gradient position, where 920 must bridge convincingly between the darker copper shades and the lighter ones, the close rating warrants a test area before committing to large fox fur or autumn foliage fills. Coverage consistency in Sullivans is worth monitoring in large warm fill areas — uneven stitch density shows more in mid-tone fills than at the dark or light extremes of a gradient. The combination of the dominant fill role and the close rating makes the 920 position the highest-stakes substitution decision in the copper family when using Sullivans — both color character and coverage quality need to be verified before committing to large animal body or autumn foliage fill areas. A representative test area of at least 4cm by 4cm in cross-country technique on your actual fabric under your typical stitching light is the minimum reliable test for this application. For designs where 920 appears in moderate rather than dominant quantities, Sullivans 45266 is a more practical substitute where the close rating is less consequential to the design's overall color impression.
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 920, 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 920 to Sullivans 45266
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 920 is unavailable and Sullivans 45266 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 920 and Sullivans 45266 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 920 and Sullivans 45266: 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 920 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 920?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 920 (Medium Copper) is Sullivans 45266. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 920 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 920 (Medium Copper) to Sullivans 45266 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 920 and Sullivans 45266 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 920 and Sullivans 45266 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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