DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 28Medium bluevery close · ΔE 3.8
- DMC 340Medium purpleclose · ΔE 6.8
- DMC 794Medium blueclose · ΔE 7.7
Sullivans color chart · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
Sullivans 45470 · Medium Dark Blue Violet
Sullivans 45470 is “Medium Dark Blue Violet”, a purple shade from the Sullivans Six-Strand Embroidery Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #9891B6. Its closest equivalents: DMC 155 (published match, identical), Anchor 342 (closest on screen, close) and Madeira 2711 (closest on screen, close).
- Brand
- Sullivans · Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
- Number
- 45470
- Name
- Medium Dark Blue Violet
- Color family
- Purple
- Screen color
- #9891B6 (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 342Lilac Lightclose · ΔE 8.3
- Anchor 870Amethystclose · ΔE 9.5
- Anchor 109Lavender Medium Lightapproximate · ΔE 10.1
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2711Medium purpleclose · ΔE 5.8
- Madeira 0802Medium purpleclose · ΔE 8.1
- Madeira 0803Medium purpleclose · ΔE 8.2
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 3238Medium purpleidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 0078Medium purpleclose · ΔE 6.8
- Gamma 0023Medium blueclose · ΔE 7.7
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 8003Medium purpleidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 2406Medium purpleclose · ΔE 6.8
- PNK Kirov 9256Medium blueclose · ΔE 7.7
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S951Muted Purpleidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S1029Blue Violetclose · ΔE 7.8
- Splendor S1030Medium Blue Violetclose · ΔE 8.9
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M869Dark Periwinkleclose · ΔE 6.8
- Mandarin Floss M847Antique Blueclose · ΔE 7.8
- Mandarin Floss M848Dark Antique Blueclose · ΔE 8.9
Sullivans color chart
Similar Sullivans shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- SULLIVANS45030
45030very close · ΔE 3.8
- SULLIVANS45070
45070close · ΔE 6.8
- SULLIVANS45205
45205close · ΔE 7.7
- SULLIVANS45475
45475close · ΔE 7.8
- SULLIVANS45476
45476close · ΔE 8.9
- SULLIVANS45032
45032close · ΔE 9.5
- SULLIVANS45471
45471approximate · ΔE 10.2
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 45470?
Sullivans 45470 is Medium Dark Blue Violet, about #9891B6 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 45470 in other brands?
DMC 155 (published match, identical); Anchor 342 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 2711 (closest on screen, 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.
Stitch with Sullivans 45470
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