DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 334Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 1.8
- DMC 322Medium blueclose · ΔE 5.4
- DMC 519Medium blueclose · ΔE 6.7
Sullivans color chart · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
Sullivans 45227 · Medium Blue
Sullivans 45227 is “Medium Blue”, a blue shade from the Sullivans Six-Strand Embroidery Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #6B9EBF. Its closest equivalents: DMC 826 (published match, identical), Anchor 1039 (closest on screen, very close) and Madeira 0910 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Sullivans · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
- Number
- 45227
- Name
- Medium Blue
- Color family
- Blue
- Screen color
- #6B9EBF (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 1039Glacier Blue Medium Darkvery close · ΔE 4.9
- Anchor 976Sea Blue Medium Lightvery close · ΔE 4.9
- Anchor 920Denim Lightclose · ΔE 5.2
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 0910Medium bluevery close · ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 1003Medium bluevery close · ΔE 4.2
- Madeira 1711Medium blueclose · ΔE 5.3
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 0512Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 0757Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 1.8
- Gamma 3052Medium blueclose · ΔE 5.4
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 2508Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 2506Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 1.8
- PNK Kirov 2608Medium blueclose · ΔE 5.4
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S862Dark Wedgwoodidentical on screen · ΔE 1.8
- Splendor S968Pale Cornflowerclose · ΔE 6.7
- Splendor S856Sky Blueclose · ΔE 8.1
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M903Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Mandarin Floss M900Wedgwoodidentical on screen · ΔE 1.8
- Mandarin Floss M824Dark Wedgwoodclose · ΔE 5.4
Sullivans color chart
Similar Sullivans shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- SULLIVANS45067
45067identical on screen · ΔE 1.8
- SULLIVANS45063
45063close · ΔE 5.4
- SULLIVANS45116
45116close · ΔE 6.7
- SULLIVANS45378
45378close · ΔE 7.9
- SULLIVANS45115
45115close · ΔE 8.1
- SULLIVANS45314
45314close · ΔE 8.3
- SULLIVANS45441
45441close · ΔE 8.5
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 45227?
Sullivans 45227 is Medium Blue, about #6B9EBF 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 45227 in other brands?
DMC 826 (published match, identical); Anchor 1039 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 0910 (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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