Artkal S158 Pepper
On screen, Artkal S158 Pepper is #3a3e42: a dark gray. Nearest beads: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 0.6), Perler Black (ΔE 4.4), Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 4.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark (ΔE 3.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S158 Pepper
#3a3e42 · RGB 58, 62, 66
Closest to Artkal S S158 in other brands
- DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark ΔE 3.3 close
- Anchor 401 Gray Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 8.9 similar
- Perler Black ΔE 4.4 close
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 0.6 identical
Artkal S158 Pepper at a glance
| Artkal code | S158 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pepper |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #3a3e42 |
| RGB | 58, 62, 66 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 26.0, a* -0.7, b* -3.0 |
| HSL | 210°, 6 %, 24 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 26.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 9.3:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S158 Pepper in other bead brands
Nabbi has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S158 Pepper, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 0.6). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Black | 4.4 | close | #323234 |
| Perler Charcoal | 9.6 | similar | #4f595a |
| Perler Midnight | 10.0 | loose | #2f3c55 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 4.4 | close | #48474a |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 6.8 | similar | #445059 |
| Hama 116 Midnight Blue | 9.9 | similar | #222838 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 0.6 | identical | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 10.9 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S158 Pepper
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3799 maps to Artkal S158 Pepper with ΔE 3.3, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark | 3.3 | close | #424242 |
| DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 4.6 | close | #484848 |
| Anchor 401 Gray Dark | 5.7 | close | #3e3a41 |
| Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark | 5.8 | close | #353237 |
| Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark | 8.9 | similar | #4f4543 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S158 Pepper
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S158 Pepper
No Artkal gray is clearly darker than Artkal S158 Pepper (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S157 Iron Grey (#4c5156), L* 34 against 26.
- Lighter: Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray (#565a5e), L* 38 against 26.
- Lighter: Artkal S156 Steel Grey (#5a5f65), L* 40 against 26.
Using Artkal S158 Pepper in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 9.3:1 (a strong edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 1.3:1. That makes Pepper an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
Artkal S69 Mine Shaft is only ΔE 1.3 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Pepper, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N01, ΔE 0.6) and Hama the furthest (Hama 62, ΔE 4.4). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S158 Pepper
Artkal S158 Pepper 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 C157 Pepper (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S158 Pepper?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Black (#323234), ΔE 4.4: a close match. Next are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 9.6) and Perler Midnight (ΔE 10.0).
What hex code is Artkal S158 Pepper?
Artkal S158 Pepper is #3a3e42 on screen: RGB 58, 62, 66, CIELAB L* 26.0, a* -0.7, b* -3.0, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S158 Pepper?
DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.3, close), followed by DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark (ΔE 4.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 401 Gray Dark (ΔE 5.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S158 Pepper?
Hama: Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 4.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 0.6, identical).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S157 Iron Grey #4c5156
- Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray #565a5e
- Artkal S69 Mine Shaft #383e44
- Artkal S13 Black #292a2b
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Black Perler, ΔE 4.4
- Hama 62 Silver Hama, ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 0.6
- Anchor 401 Gray Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 5.7