Artkal S36 Old Pink
Artkal S36 Old Pink is a medium, rich red fuse bead, #ce6d83 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Rose (ΔE 4.6), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 6.7), Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 9.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark (ΔE 2.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S36 Old Pink
#ce6d83 · RGB 206, 109, 131
Closest to Artkal S S36 in other brands
- DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 76 Antique Rose Medium ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 605 Plum Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Rose ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 06 Pink ΔE 9.2 similar
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 6.7 similar
Artkal S36 Old Pink at a glance
| Artkal code | S36 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Old Pink |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #ce6d83 |
| RGB | 206, 109, 131 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.8, a* 40.6, b* 5.4 |
| HSL | 346°, 50 %, 62 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S36 Old Pink in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S36 Old Pink. The closest is Perler Rose (ΔE 4.6, 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 Rose | 4.6 | close | #d25d72 |
| Perler Bubblegum | 5.7 | close | #d8729a |
| Perler Salmon | 7.0 | similar | #e1747a |
| Hama 06 Pink | 9.2 | similar | #ea8aa5 |
| Hama 72 Translucent Pink | 12.1 | loose | #f097b0 |
| Hama 95 Pastel Rose | 12.2 | loose | #dd9ba3 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 6.7 | similar | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 17.5 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S36 Old Pink
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3731, Artkal S36 Old Pink is a very close match (ΔE 2.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark | 2.5 | very close | #da6783 |
| DMC 316 Antique Mauve Medium | 5.1 | close | #b7737f |
| Anchor 76 Antique Rose Medium | 4.1 | close | #d05c77 |
| Anchor 895 Rose Wine Medium | 4.3 | close | #d1717a |
| Madeira 605 Plum Light | 2.4 | very close | #cd6b89 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S36 Old Pink
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S36 Old Pink
No Artkal red is clearly lighter than Artkal S36 Old Pink (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S132 Flamingo (#df486d), L* 53 against 58.
- Darker: Artkal S26 Magenta (#da4383), L* 52 against 58.
- Darker: Artkal S84 Deep Chestnut (#be5d65), L* 52 against 58.
Using Artkal S36 Old Pink in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.9:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S130 Fuschia, is ΔE 4.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Old Pink for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Rose, ΔE 4.6) and Hama the furthest (Hama 06, ΔE 9.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S36 Old Pink
Artkal S36 Old Pink 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 C36 Old Pink (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S36 Old Pink?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Rose (#d25d72), ΔE 4.6: a close match. Next are Perler Bubblegum (ΔE 5.7) and Perler Salmon (ΔE 7.0).
What hex code is Artkal S36 Old Pink?
Artkal S36 Old Pink is #ce6d83 on screen: RGB 206, 109, 131, CIELAB L* 57.8, a* 40.6, b* 5.4, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S36 Old Pink?
DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 316 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 5.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 76 Antique Rose Medium (ΔE 4.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S36 Old Pink?
Hama: Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 9.2, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 6.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SN4 Neon Rose #ff477a
- Artkal ST2 Transparent Pink #f95498
- Artkal S132 Flamingo #df486d
- Artkal S84 Deep Chestnut #be5d65
- Artkal S130 Fuschia #d6668e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Rose Perler, ΔE 4.6
- Hama 06 Pink Hama, ΔE 9.2
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 6.7