DMC 861 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

Sullivans 45336 is a close match for DMC 861 Light Gray. For bird and wildlife designs where 861 provides the primary light-gray body color, Sullivans 45336 is a workable alternative that reads as light neutral gray in finished work. The close rating suggests minor differences from DMC 861's specific character, which are most relevant in designs where 861 must work in a carefully calibrated three-step gray gradient alongside 860 and 862. Using Sullivans consistently throughout the gray sequence is preferable to mixing brands at individual steps.