Artkal S13 Black
On screen, Artkal S13 Black is #292a2b: a true black. Nearest beads: Perler Black (ΔE 2.9), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 6.3), Hama 18 Black (ΔE 7.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark (ΔE 7.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S13 Black
#292a2b · RGB 41, 42, 43
Closest to Artkal S S13 in other brands
- DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark ΔE 7.8 similar
- Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 8.6 similar
- Perler Black ΔE 2.9 very close
- Hama 18 Black ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 6.3 similar
Artkal S13 Black at a glance
| Artkal code | S13 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Black |
| Color family | Black |
| Hex (screen) | #292a2b |
| RGB | 41, 42, 43 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 17.0, a* -0.2, b* -0.8 |
| HSL | 210°, 2 %, 16 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 17.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 12.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S13 Black in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S13 Black, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Black (ΔE 2.9). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Black | 2.9 | very close | #323234 |
| Perler Cocoa | 9.9 | similar | #392928 |
| Perler Dark Spruce | 10.3 | loose | #14313b |
| Hama 18 Black | 7.1 | similar | #141315 |
| Hama 116 Midnight Blue | 8.6 | similar | #222838 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 9.8 | similar | #48474a |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 6.3 | similar | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 12.4 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S13 Black
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3799, Artkal S13 Black is a similar shade (ΔE 7.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark | 7.8 | similar | #424242 |
| DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 9.8 | similar | #484848 |
| Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark | 5.0 | close | #353237 |
| Anchor 401 Gray Dark | 7.8 | similar | #3e3a41 |
| Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark | 8.6 | similar | #3c302a |
Artkal shades near Artkal S13 Black
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Using Artkal S13 Black in a design
As the darkest plain Artkal bead, Artkal S13 Black draws the strongest outline the range allows: 12.3:1 against Artkal S01 White. Use it for outlines, eyes and deep shadows; on a dark background, outline with a lighter shade instead.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S158 Pepper, is ΔE 6.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Black for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Black, ΔE 2.9) and Hama the furthest (Hama 18, ΔE 7.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S13 Black
Artkal S13 Black 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 C02 Black (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S13 Black?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Black (#323234), ΔE 2.9: a very close match. Next are Perler Cocoa (ΔE 9.9) and Perler Dark Spruce (ΔE 10.3).
What hex code is Artkal S13 Black?
Artkal S13 Black is #292a2b on screen: RGB 41, 42, 43, CIELAB L* 17.0, a* -0.2, b* -0.8, in the black family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S13 Black?
DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.8, similar), followed by DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark (ΔE 9.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark (ΔE 5.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S13 Black?
Hama: Hama 18 Black (ΔE 7.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 6.3, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S158 Pepper #3a3e42
- Artkal S69 Mine Shaft #383e44
- Artkal S64 Black Rock #36384d
- Artkal S157 Iron Grey #4c5156
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Black Perler, ΔE 2.9
- Hama 18 Black Hama, ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 6.3