Artkal S26 Magenta
On screen, Artkal S26 Magenta is #da4383: a medium, vivid red. Nearest beads: Perler Magenta (ΔE 1.1), Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (ΔE 5.8), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 9.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark (ΔE 3.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S26 Magenta
#da4383 · RGB 218, 67, 131
Closest to Artkal S S26 in other brands
- DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 68 Raspberry Medium Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 701 Cerise Light ΔE 1.4 very close
- Perler Magenta ΔE 1.1 very close
- Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 9.3 similar
Artkal S26 Magenta at a glance
| Artkal code | S26 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Magenta |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #da4383 |
| RGB | 218, 67, 131 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 52.5, a* 63.3, b* -2.1 |
| HSL | 335°, 67 %, 56 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 52.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S26 Magenta in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S26 Magenta, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Magenta (ΔE 1.1). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Magenta | 1.1 | very close | #e04284 |
| Perler Pink | 4.6 | close | #d45496 |
| Perler Fruit Punch | 7.1 | similar | #ca3b65 |
| Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia | 5.8 | close | #ff208d |
| Hama 33 Cerise | 15.3 | loose | #ff3956 |
| Hama 29 Claret | 15.5 | loose | #bf0142 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 9.3 | similar | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 18.3 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S26 Magenta
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3804, Artkal S26 Magenta is a close match (ΔE 3.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark | 3.6 | close | #e02876 |
| DMC 3607 Plum Light | 4.8 | close | #c54989 |
| Anchor 68 Raspberry Medium Light | 4.8 | close | #c24f77 |
| Anchor 87 Orchid Medium | 5.9 | close | #c73784 |
| Madeira 701 Cerise Light | 1.4 | very close | #d74c84 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S26 Magenta
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S26 Magenta
Artkal reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Magenta, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S25 Hot Pink (#dc519a), L* 56 against 52.
- Lighter: Artkal S36 Old Pink (#ce6d83), L* 58 against 52.
- Lighter: Artkal S130 Fuschia (#d6668e), L* 58 against 52.
- Darker: Artkal S88 Dark Pink (#d62779), L* 48 against 52.
- Darker: Artkal SL3 Glitter Red (#c22933), L* 43 against 52.
- Darker: Artkal S58 Paprika (#b11836), L* 38 against 52.
Using Artkal S26 Magenta in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 3.5:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.5:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S88 Dark Pink, is ΔE 4.4 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Magenta for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Magenta, ΔE 1.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 9.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S26 Magenta
Artkal S26 Magenta 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 C09 Magenta (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S26 Magenta?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Magenta (#e04284), ΔE 1.1: a very close match. Next are Perler Pink (ΔE 4.6) and Perler Fruit Punch (ΔE 7.1).
What hex code is Artkal S26 Magenta?
Artkal S26 Magenta is #da4383 on screen: RGB 218, 67, 131, CIELAB L* 52.5, a* 63.3, b* -2.1, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S26 Magenta?
DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.6, close), followed by DMC 3607 Plum Light (ΔE 4.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 68 Raspberry Medium Light (ΔE 4.8).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S26 Magenta?
Hama: Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (ΔE 5.8, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 9.3, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S25 Hot Pink #dc519a
- Artkal S130 Fuschia #d6668e
- Artkal SP5 Pearlescent Red #d63c53
- Artkal S88 Dark Pink #d62779
- Artkal S132 Flamingo #df486d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Magenta Perler, ΔE 1.1
- Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia Hama, ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 9.3