DMC 986 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 986 (Very Dark Forest Green) is Sullivans 45307.
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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 45307 is close for DMC 986 Very Dark Forest Green. At this dark value, slight color differences between brands are proportionally less visible than they would be in mid-value colors — the eye is less sensitive to hue shifts in deep shadows, and more pigment density at dark values masks undertone variation. For most landscape and holiday foliage designs, Sullivans provides a practical substitute in the correct dark green territory. This is one of the color positions where the close rating carries genuinely lower practical risk than it would at a mid or pale value, making Sullivans 45307 a more confidently usable substitute for 986 than close-rated alternatives in brighter or more medium-value colors. For woodland and Christmas designs where 986 anchors the deepest shadow zones of tree and foliage masses, Sullivans 45307 reads as the correct near-black dark green in most finished applications. At this extreme dark value, coverage consistency in large fill areas is worth monitoring — deep saturated dark greens require even stitching to avoid light-catching areas appearing as coverage gaps. Confirming Sullivans 45307 availability before planning large woodland or Christmas scene designs is prudent as a practical first step.
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 986, 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 986 to Sullivans 45307
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 986 is unavailable and Sullivans 45307 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 986 and Sullivans 45307 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 986 and Sullivans 45307: 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 986 to Sullivans FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Sullivans equivalent of DMC 986?+
The closest Sullivans equivalent to DMC 986 (Very Dark Forest Green) is Sullivans 45307. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 986 to Sullivans conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 986 (Very Dark Forest Green) to Sullivans 45307 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 986 and Sullivans 45307 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 986 and Sullivans 45307 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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