DMC 3842 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

Sullivans 45440 is a close match for DMC 3842 Dark Wedgwood, and the teal-blue family is one area where Sullivans performs reasonably well. The dark value of this shade helps mask minor quality variations that are more visible in lighter or more nuanced shades, making 45440 one of the more reliable Sullivans options in the blue family. It's a functional substitute for standalone projects — deep water reflections, teal accent fills, and dark blue-green shadow values. As always, checking dye lot consistency for purchases of multiple skeins is recommended, since saturated teal-blues can show more batch variation than mid-tones or neutrals. A practical economy option for large fills where the full cost of DMC would be significant.