Artkal S149 Creme
Artkal S149 Creme (#efdba1 on screen) is a very light, rich yellow 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 6.3), Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (ΔE 8.1), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 9.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3822 Straw Light (ΔE 2.5).
Updated
Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S149 Creme
#efdba1 · RGB 239, 219, 161
Closest to Artkal S S149 in other brands
- DMC 3822 Straw Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 300 Citrus Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Madeira 2205 Old Gold Very Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 9.3 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 8.1 similar
Artkal S149 Creme at a glance
| Artkal code | S149 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Creme |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #efdba1 |
| RGB | 239, 219, 161 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 87.8, a* -1.5, b* 31.1 |
| HSL | 45°, 71 %, 78 % |
| Lightness | very light (L* 87.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 10.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S149 Creme in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S149 Creme. The closest is Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 6.3, similar), 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 Pastel Yellow | 6.3 | similar | #e9e290 |
| Perler Creme | 8.1 | similar | #e1e2bb |
| Perler Rich Butter | 9.2 | similar | #f6ca69 |
| Hama 02 Cream | 9.3 | similar | #e4e4c5 |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 11.4 | loose | #ffe660 |
| Hama 43 Pastel Yellow | 12.7 | loose | #e7e45a |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 8.1 | similar | #f5ec8d |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 11.2 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S149 Creme
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3822 maps to Artkal S149 Creme with ΔE 2.5, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3822 Straw Light | 2.5 | very close | #f6dc98 |
| DMC 676 Old Gold Light | 3.1 | close | #e5ce97 |
| Anchor 300 Citrus Light | 2.0 | very close | #f7dd9f |
| Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light | 3.3 | close | #f5e2b4 |
| Madeira 2205 Old Gold Very Light | 2.4 | very close | #f6e5a8 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S149 Creme
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S149 Creme
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Creme, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SN3 Neon Yellow (#f2f33c), L* 93 against 88.
- Darker: Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow (#e1d367), L* 84 against 88.
- Darker: Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss (#d6ca6a), L* 81 against 88.
- Darker: Artkal S48 Corn (#ecc03d), L* 80 against 88.
Using Artkal S149 Creme in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 10.5:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.2:1, so Creme pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S32 Beeswax, is ΔE 3.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Creme for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Yellow, ΔE 6.3) and Hama the furthest (Hama 02, ΔE 9.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S149 Creme
Artkal S149 Creme 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 C148 Creme (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S149 Creme?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Yellow (#e9e290), ΔE 6.3: a similar shade. Next are Perler Creme (ΔE 8.1) and Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 9.2).
What hex code is Artkal S149 Creme?
Artkal S149 Creme is #efdba1 on screen: RGB 239, 219, 161, CIELAB L* 87.8, a* -1.5, b* 31.1, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S149 Creme?
DMC 3822 Straw Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 676 Old Gold Light (ΔE 3.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 300 Citrus Light (ΔE 2.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S149 Creme?
Hama: Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 9.3, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (ΔE 8.1, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SN3 Neon Yellow #f2f33c
- Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss #d6ca6a
- Artkal S108 Seashell Beige #cfc179
- Artkal S32 Beeswax #eed39e
- Artkal S52 Picasso #eade7f
- Artkal S51 Spring Sun #dfdabd
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Yellow Perler, ΔE 6.3
- Hama 02 Cream Hama, ΔE 9.3
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 8.1