DMC 826 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

Sullivans 45227 is a close match for DMC 826 Medium Blue. In practical stitching, the color reads as acceptable medium blue for most design applications. The close rating suggests minor undertone or value differences that are most visible when comparing skeins side by side, but less noticeable in finished stitchwork at normal viewing distance. For standalone blue fills without strict gradient context, Sullivans 45227 is a functional and often more economical alternative. For bluebird and blue-plumaged wildlife designs where 826 carries the main body color, Sullivans 45227 performs adequately as the primary fill. As always with close-rated substitutes in the Sullivans range, consistency within the project matters more than perfect skein-to-skein color matching — use Sullivans equivalents throughout the gradient rather than mixing with DMC to avoid visible undertone seams at the color transitions.