DMC 917 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

Sullivans 45263 is a close match for DMC 917 Medium Plum. As a primary fill in plum-family gradient work, Sullivans' close-rated equivalent deserves a test area before committing to large petal fills — the color difference may be subtle in a skein comparison but more visible across a large stitched area. For smaller accent applications and detail work where 917 provides a dark jewel-toned accent without covering broad areas, Sullivans 45263 performs adequately in most finished applications.