DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 05Beigeidentical on screen · ΔE 1.6
- DMC 950Very light brownvery close · ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3782Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.4
Sullivans color chart · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
Sullivans 45008 · Medium Light Driftwood
Sullivans 45008 is “Medium Light Driftwood”, a beige shade from the Sullivans Six-Strand Embroidery Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #DCC6B8. Its closest equivalents: DMC 06 (published match, identical), Anchor 933 (closest on screen, very close) and Madeira 1901 (closest on screen, identical).
- Brand
- Sullivans · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
- Number
- 45008
- Name
- Medium Light Driftwood
- Color family
- Beige
- Screen color
- #DCC6B8 (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 933Fawn Very Lightvery close · ΔE 3.5
- Anchor 390Linen Lightvery close · ΔE 4.7
- Anchor 1080Taupe Lightclose · ΔE 5.5
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 1901Light beigeidentical on screen · ΔE 1.6
- Madeira 1907Light brownvery close · ΔE 3.5
- Madeira 2001Light brownvery close · ΔE 3.8
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 3030Light brownvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Gamma 0915Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.4
- Gamma 3041Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.4
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 5804Light brownvery close · ΔE 3.8
- PNK Kirov 6202Light brownvery close · ΔE 3.8
- PNK Kirov 6301Light brownvery close · ΔE 3.8
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S896Very Dark Fleshvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Splendor S923Medium Dark Fleshvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Splendor S926Lite Beigeclose · ΔE 5.6
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M872Dark Ecruclose · ΔE 5.6
- Mandarin Floss M904Lite Yellowclose · ΔE 5.7
- Mandarin Floss M918Powder Bronzeclose · ΔE 7.6
Sullivans color chart
Similar Sullivans shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- SULLIVANS45007
45007identical on screen · ΔE 1.6
- SULLIVANS45287
45287very close · ΔE 3.8
- SULLIVANS45394
45394very close · ΔE 4.4
- SULLIVANS45146
45146very close · ΔE 4.8
- SULLIVANS45240
45240close · ΔE 5.6
- SULLIVANS45330
45330close · ΔE 5.7
- SULLIVANS45325
45325close · ΔE 5.9
Sources: Sullivans Six-Strand Embroidery Floss range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone (DMC).
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What color is Sullivans 45008?
Sullivans 45008 is Medium Light Driftwood, about #DCC6B8 on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone (DMC)): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card. Sullivans states it sells the same shades as DMC, so the screen color is that of the DMC equivalent.
What is Sullivans 45008 in other brands?
DMC 06 (published match, identical); Anchor 933 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 1901 (closest on screen, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One Sullivans skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
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