DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 3833Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3733Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3806Light purplevery close · ΔE 4.2
Sullivans color chart · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
Sullivans 45246 · Light Carnation
Sullivans 45246 is “Light Carnation”, a red shade from the Sullivans Six-Strand Embroidery Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #FC90A2. Its closest equivalents: DMC 893 (published match, identical), Anchor 31 (closest on screen, very close) and Madeira 0414 (closest on screen, identical).
- Brand
- Sullivans · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
- Number
- 45246
- Name
- Light Carnation
- Color family
- Red
- Screen color
- #FC90A2 (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 31Blush Lightvery close · ΔE 4.1
- Anchor 26Carnation Medium Lightvery close · ΔE 4.6
- Anchor 36Blossom Pink Lightvery close · ΔE 4.8
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 0414Medium redidentical on screen · ΔE 1.4
- Madeira 0408Medium pinkidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
- Madeira 0504Medium pinkidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
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 0116Medium redidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 3084Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Gamma 0065Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 4.0
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 1012Medium redidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 9226Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 3.8
- PNK Kirov 9240Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 4.0
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S960Lite Raspberryvery close · ΔE 4.2
- Splendor S1109Bright Coralclose · ΔE 5.3
- Splendor S993Medium Rose Pinkclose · ΔE 5.9
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M804Medium Raspberryclose · ΔE 6.1
- Mandarin Floss M803Whiteclose · ΔE 6.3
- Mandarin Floss M832Salmonclose · ΔE 7.3
Sullivans color chart
Similar Sullivans shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- SULLIVANS45431
45431very close · ΔE 3.8
- SULLIVANS45370
45370very close · ΔE 4.0
- SULLIVANS45403
45403very close · ΔE 4.2
- SULLIVANS45359
45359very close · ΔE 4.9
- SULLIVANS45245
45245close · ΔE 5.3
- SULLIVANS45291
45291close · ΔE 5.9
- SULLIVANS45138
45138close · ΔE 6.1
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 45246?
Sullivans 45246 is Light Carnation, about #FC90A2 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 45246 in other brands?
DMC 893 (published match, identical); Anchor 31 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 0414 (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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