Artkal S148 Mocha
Artkal S148 Mocha (#7a594f on screen) is a dark, soft brown 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 3.3), Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 3.6), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 4.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3860 Cocoa (ΔE 2.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S148 Mocha
#7a594f · RGB 122, 89, 79
Closest to Artkal S S148 in other brands
- DMC 3860 Cocoa ΔE 2.4 very close
- Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium ΔE 6.8 similar
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 3.3 close
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 3.6 close
Artkal S148 Mocha at a glance
| Artkal code | S148 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Mocha |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #7a594f |
| RGB | 122, 89, 79 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.0, a* 12.1, b* 11.1 |
| HSL | 14°, 21 %, 39 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.3:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S148 Mocha in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S148 Mocha. The closest is Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 3.3, close), so expect a visible step if you mix brands in one area. Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Gingerbread | 3.3 | close | #7e5446 |
| Perler Brown | 5.5 | close | #674c44 |
| Perler Rust | 9.8 | similar | #995043 |
| Hama 111 Dark Blush | 4.6 | close | #835854 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 7.5 | similar | #87593d |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 9.4 | similar | #8a5937 |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 3.6 | close | #875f52 |
| Nabbi N03 Brown Medium | 9.8 | similar | #5a3e36 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S148 Mocha
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3860, Artkal S148 Mocha is a very close match (ΔE 2.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3860 Cocoa | 2.4 | very close | #7d5d57 |
| DMC 08 Driftwood Dark | 4.6 | close | #6a5046 |
| Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium | 6.8 | similar | #846550 |
| Anchor 379 Fawn Dark | 7.1 | similar | #8d6149 |
| Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | 3.9 | close | #765141 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S148 Mocha
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal S148 Mocha
Artkal browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Mocha, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown (#907c41), L* 53 against 41.
- Lighter: Artkal S82 Clay (#aa744e), L* 54 against 41.
- Lighter: Artkal S47 Marigold (#b27938), L* 56 against 41.
- Darker: Artkal S16 Brown (#65463d), L* 33 against 41.
Using Artkal S148 Mocha in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.3:1, a clear edge, and 2.3:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S17 Light Brown, is ΔE 5.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Mocha for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Gingerbread, ΔE 3.3) and Hama the furthest (Hama 111, ΔE 4.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S148 Mocha
Artkal S148 Mocha 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 C147 Mocha (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S148 Mocha?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Gingerbread (#7e5446), ΔE 3.3: a close match. Next are Perler Brown (ΔE 5.5) and Perler Rust (ΔE 9.8).
What hex code is Artkal S148 Mocha?
Artkal S148 Mocha is #7a594f on screen: RGB 122, 89, 79, CIELAB L* 41.0, a* 12.1, b* 11.1, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S148 Mocha?
DMC 3860 Cocoa is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.4, very close), followed by DMC 08 Driftwood Dark (ΔE 4.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium (ΔE 6.8).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S148 Mocha?
Hama: Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 4.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 3.6, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S17 Light Brown #895d49
- Artkal SE15 Bark #a37e66
- Artkal S16 Brown #65463d
- Artkal S15 Redwood #9a4541
- Artkal S41 Copper #9d5b2e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Gingerbread Perler, ΔE 3.3
- Hama 111 Dark Blush Hama, ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate Nabbi, ΔE 3.6