DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 3852Medium orangevery close · ΔE 2.6
- DMC 3820Light yellowclose · ΔE 5.1
- DMC 832Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.5
Sullivans color chart · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
Sullivans 45173 · Medium Old Gold
Sullivans 45173 is “Medium Old Gold”, a brown shade from the Sullivans Six-Strand Embroidery Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #D0A53E. Its closest equivalents: DMC 729 (published match, identical), Anchor 279 (closest on screen, very close) and Madeira 2203 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Sullivans · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
- Number
- 45173
- Name
- Medium Old Gold
- Color family
- Brown
- Screen color
- #D0A53E (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 279Olive Green Medium Lightvery close · ΔE 3.6
- Anchor 874Saffron Mediumvery close · ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 280Olive Green Mediumclose · ΔE 7.6
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2203Medium brownvery close · ΔE 4.6
- Madeira 2209Medium orangeclose · ΔE 6.2
- Madeira 2510Bright orangeclose · ΔE 6.3
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 3019Bright brownidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 3191Bright orangevery close · ΔE 2.6
- Gamma 3020Light yellowclose · ΔE 5.1
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 5504Bright brownidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 7308Bright orangevery close · ΔE 2.6
- PNK Kirov 7306Light yellowclose · ΔE 5.1
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S1011Medium Old Goldidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S909Goldenrodclose · ΔE 6.7
- Splendor S1107Medium Goldenrodclose · ΔE 7.0
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M916Bright orangeclose · ΔE 9.6
- Mandarin Floss M843Dark Strawapproximate · ΔE 11.0
- Mandarin Floss M915Butterscotchapproximate · ΔE 11.8
Sullivans color chart
Similar Sullivans shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- SULLIVANS45450
45450very close · ΔE 2.6
- SULLIVANS45417
45417close · ΔE 5.1
- SULLIVANS45233
45233close · ΔE 5.5
- SULLIVANS45491
45491close · ΔE 6.7
- SULLIVANS45234
45234close · ΔE 6.9
- SULLIVANS45201
45201close · ΔE 7.0
- SULLIVANS45158
45158close · ΔE 7.3
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 45173?
Sullivans 45173 is Medium Old Gold, about #D0A53E 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 45173 in other brands?
DMC 729 (published match, identical); Anchor 279 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 2203 (closest on screen, very close). 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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