DMC 935 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 935 (Dark Avocado Green) is Sullivans 45277.
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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 45277 is close for DMC 935. Availability in some regions may be limited, so confirming stock before building a project around this substitute is practical. The dark warm olive character is approximated, and for most foliage applications where the general avocado-green territory is what matters, Sullivans performs adequately. Coverage consistency in dark olive fill areas is worth monitoring — maintaining even stitch density in the darker foliage zones prevents sparse areas that show as lighter fabric color against the intended deep warm-green fill. At this dark value, the close rating's color character difference is less perceptible than it would be at medium value, which makes the near-shadow position in a gradient one of the more forgiving applications for a close-rated substitute. For herb and botanical garden designs where 935 must maintain the warm, golden olive quality that distinguishes the avocado family from cooler dark greens, evaluating Sullivans 45277's warm undertone against the adjacent lighter avocado shades in a test area is the most practical pre-commitment approach. For designs where 935 is used as a standalone warm dark green without gradient precision requirements, Sullivans 45277 reads as the correct warm olive territory in most finished applications. Maintaining Sullivans brand consistency through the full avocado family produces more predictable gradient results. Anchor 861 (exact) and Madeira 1504 (exact) are both preferable when available; Sullivans is the practical fallback option when exact-rated alternatives are out of stock or unavailable.
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 935, 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 935 to Sullivans 45277
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 935 is unavailable and Sullivans 45277 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 935 and Sullivans 45277 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 935 and Sullivans 45277: 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 935 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 935?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 935 (Dark Avocado Green) is Sullivans 45277. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 935 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 935 (Dark Avocado Green) to Sullivans 45277 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 935 and Sullivans 45277 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 935 and Sullivans 45277 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.
Other Conversions for DMC 935
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