Artkal S04 Orange
On screen, Artkal S04 Orange is #eb6027: a medium, vivid red. Nearest beads: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 2.1), Perler Tangerine (ΔE 3.1), Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (ΔE 4.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark (ΔE 1.7).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S04 Orange
#eb6027 · RGB 235, 96, 39
Closest to Artkal S S04 in other brands
- DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark ΔE 1.7 very close
- Anchor 330 Melon Dark ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 204 Tangerine Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Tangerine ΔE 3.1 close
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 2.1 very close
Artkal S04 Orange at a glance
| Artkal code | S04 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Orange |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #eb6027 |
| RGB | 235, 96, 39 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.2, a* 51.1, b* 56.7 |
| HSL | 17°, 83 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S04 Orange in other bead brands
Nabbi has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S04 Orange, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 2.1). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Tangerine | 3.1 | close | #fd5918 |
| Perler Spice | 6.6 | similar | #d9593a |
| Perler Orange | 7.8 | similar | #eb7b31 |
| Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange | 4.7 | close | #fe630b |
| Hama 79 Apricot | 5.9 | close | #f87633 |
| Hama 04 Orange | 8.2 | similar | #d14803 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 2.1 | very close | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 15.5 | loose | #a76224 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S04 Orange
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 720 maps to Artkal S04 Orange with ΔE 1.7, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark | 1.7 | very close | #e55c1f |
| DMC 946 Burnt Orange Medium | 4.5 | close | #eb6307 |
| Anchor 330 Melon Dark | 2.1 | very close | #f75d1f |
| Anchor 925 Tangerine Very | 3.3 | close | #e95207 |
| Madeira 204 Tangerine Dark | 3.1 | close | #f55400 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S04 Orange
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S04 Orange
No Artkal red is clearly lighter than Artkal S04 Orange (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S84 Deep Chestnut (#be5d65), L* 52 against 58.
- Darker: Artkal SP5 Pearlescent Red (#d63c53), L* 50 against 58.
- Darker: Artkal S57 Buccaneer (#b35540), L* 48 against 58.
Using Artkal S04 Orange in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 4.3:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.9:1, so Orange pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S56 Bright Carrot, is ΔE 4.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N13, ΔE 2.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 40, ΔE 4.7). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S04 Orange
Artkal S04 Orange belongs to Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft). It fits a 5 mm S-series pegboard, and because Perler, Hama Midi or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Artkal C17 Orange (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S04 Orange?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Tangerine (#fd5918), ΔE 3.1: a close match. Next are Perler Spice (ΔE 6.6) and Perler Orange (ΔE 7.8).
What hex code is Artkal S04 Orange?
Artkal S04 Orange is #eb6027 on screen: RGB 235, 96, 39, CIELAB L* 58.2, a* 51.1, b* 56.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S04 Orange?
DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.7, very close), followed by DMC 946 Burnt Orange Medium (ΔE 4.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 330 Melon Dark (ΔE 2.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S04 Orange?
Hama: Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 2.1, very close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S87 Coral Red #ec625e
- Artkal ST2 Transparent Pink #f95498
- Artkal S66 Blaze Orange #e5533c
- Artkal S57 Buccaneer #b35540
- Artkal S56 Bright Carrot #f96f40
- Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering #ff7c45
- Artkal SP2 Pearlescent Tangerine #fe7f54
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Tangerine Perler, ΔE 3.1
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange Hama, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 2.1