Artkal S154 Sahara Sand
On screen, Artkal S154 Sahara Sand is #e3c09a: a light, soft beige. Nearest beads: Perler Sand (ΔE 2.9), Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 4.6), Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 7.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 437 Tan Light (ΔE 2.4).
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Artkal S S154 Sahara Sand
#e3c09a · RGB 227, 192, 154
Closest to Artkal S S154 in other brands
- DMC 437 Tan Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Anchor 366 Spice Very Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 2109 Drab Brown Light ΔE 3.3 close
- Perler Sand ΔE 2.9 very close
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 7.1 similar
Artkal S154 Sahara Sand at a glance
| Artkal code | S154 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sahara Sand |
| Color family | Beige and tan |
| Hex (screen) | #e3c09a |
| RGB | 227, 192, 154 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.8, a* 7.0, b* 23.8 |
| HSL | 31°, 57 %, 75 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S154 Sahara Sand in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S154 Sahara Sand, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Sand (ΔE 2.9). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Sand | 2.9 | very close | #e5be9e |
| Perler Tan | 6.7 | similar | #c5ac90 |
| Perler Mocha | 7.0 | similar | #c8b693 |
| Hama 27 Beige | 4.6 | close | #dcb18e |
| Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) | 4.8 | close | #edbf9f |
| Hama 78 Light Peach | 9.4 | similar | #f7c1aa |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 7.1 | similar | #eeb182 |
| Nabbi N12 Ivory | 8.2 | similar | #e2d0bf |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S154 Sahara Sand
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 437, Artkal S154 Sahara Sand is a very close match (ΔE 2.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 437 Tan Light | 2.4 | very close | #e4bb8e |
| DMC 3046 Yellow Beige Medium | 2.6 | very close | #d8bc9a |
| Anchor 366 Spice Very Light | 3.4 | close | #e9c797 |
| Anchor 880 Copper Light | 3.7 | close | #e2c0a5 |
| Madeira 2109 Drab Brown Light | 3.3 | close | #d4b593 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S154 Sahara Sand
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker beiges next to Artkal S154 Sahara Sand
Artkal beiges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sahara Sand, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S32 Beeswax (#eed39e), L* 86 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S93 Pale Skin (#dcb794), L* 77 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S18 Sand (#dca384), L* 72 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S113 Khaki (#b6ae84), L* 71 against 80.
Using Artkal S154 Sahara Sand in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 8.4:1, a strong edge, against 1.5:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
Artkal S93 Pale Skin is only ΔE 2.6 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Sahara Sand, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Sand, ΔE 2.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N07, ΔE 7.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S154 Sahara Sand
Artkal S154 Sahara Sand 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 C153 Sahara Sand (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S154 Sahara Sand?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sand (#e5be9e), ΔE 2.9: a very close match. Next are Perler Tan (ΔE 6.7) and Perler Mocha (ΔE 7.0).
What hex code is Artkal S154 Sahara Sand?
Artkal S154 Sahara Sand is #e3c09a on screen: RGB 227, 192, 154, CIELAB L* 79.8, a* 7.0, b* 23.8, in the beige and tan family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S154 Sahara Sand?
DMC 437 Tan Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.4, very close), followed by DMC 3046 Yellow Beige Medium (ΔE 2.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 366 Spice Very Light (ΔE 3.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S154 Sahara Sand?
Hama: Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 4.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 7.1, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S67 Vanilla #e9c1a6
- Artkal S32 Beeswax #eed39e
- Artkal S93 Pale Skin #dcb794
- Artkal SE13 Peanut #bc9d77
- Artkal SE12 Desert #deb181
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sand Perler, ΔE 2.9
- Hama 27 Beige Hama, ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N07 Sand Nabbi, ΔE 7.1
- DMC 437 Tan Light DMC thread, ΔE 2.4
- Anchor 366 Spice Very Light Anchor thread, ΔE 3.4