Artkal S38 Burgundy
Artkal S38 Burgundy (#a3134a on screen) is a dark, vivid red 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 7.3), Perler Cherry (ΔE 7.5), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 7.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 1.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S38 Burgundy
#a3134a · RGB 163, 19, 74
Closest to Artkal S S38 in other brands
- DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark ΔE 1.6 very close
- Anchor 59 China Rose ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark ΔE 1.3 very close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 7.3 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 7.6 similar
Artkal S38 Burgundy at a glance
| Artkal code | S38 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Burgundy |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #a3134a |
| RGB | 163, 19, 74 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.5, a* 57.4, b* 7.6 |
| HSL | 337°, 79 %, 36 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S38 Burgundy in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S38 Burgundy. The closest is Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 7.3, 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 Cherry | 7.5 | similar | #9d2b3a |
| Perler Raspberry | 7.7 | similar | #983864 |
| Perler Cranapple | 7.9 | similar | #843947 |
| Hama 29 Claret | 7.3 | similar | #bf0142 |
| Hama 82 Plum | 7.6 | similar | #91175a |
| Hama 114 Cherry Red | 10.5 | loose | #9a2c31 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 7.6 | similar | #813547 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 18.1 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S38 Burgundy
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 150, Artkal S38 Burgundy is a very close match (ΔE 1.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark | 1.6 | very close | #ab0249 |
| DMC 3803 Mauve Dark | 4.9 | close | #ab3357 |
| Anchor 59 China Rose | 1.6 | very close | #a80646 |
| Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark | 2.6 | very close | #980c47 |
| Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark | 1.3 | very close | #a30045 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S38 Burgundy
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S38 Burgundy
No Artkal red is clearly darker than Artkal S38 Burgundy (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S34 Red (#b61927), L* 39 against 35.
- Lighter: Artkal S15 Redwood (#9a4541), L* 40 against 35.
- Lighter: Artkal SL3 Glitter Red (#c22933), L* 43 against 35.
Using Artkal S38 Burgundy in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.6:1, a clear edge, and 1.9:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red, is ΔE 5.7 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Burgundy for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 29, ΔE 7.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 7.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S38 Burgundy
Artkal S38 Burgundy 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.
The Artkal C range has no bead of the same name; its closest mini color is Artkal C64 Rose (ΔE 2.4).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S38 Burgundy?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a), ΔE 7.5: a similar shade. Next are Perler Raspberry (ΔE 7.7) and Perler Cranapple (ΔE 7.9).
What hex code is Artkal S38 Burgundy?
Artkal S38 Burgundy is #a3134a on screen: RGB 163, 19, 74, CIELAB L* 35.5, a* 57.4, b* 7.6, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S38 Burgundy?
DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.6, very close), followed by DMC 3803 Mauve Dark (ΔE 4.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 59 China Rose (ΔE 1.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S38 Burgundy?
Hama: Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 7.3, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 7.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S85 Red Wine #99323a
- Artkal S58 Paprika #b11836
- Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red #9d1a38
- Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood #921e5d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cherry Perler, ΔE 7.5
- Hama 29 Claret Hama, ΔE 7.3
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 59 China Rose Anchor thread, ΔE 1.6