Artkal S41 Copper
On screen, Artkal S41 Copper is #9d5b2e: a medium, rich orange. Nearest beads: Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 4.7), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 5.0), Perler Light Brown (ΔE 6.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 434 Brown Light (ΔE 1.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S41 Copper
#9d5b2e · RGB 157, 91, 46
Closest to Artkal S S41 in other brands
- DMC 434 Brown Light ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 349 Bark Medium ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 2010 Tan Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 6.5 similar
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 4.7 close
Artkal S41 Copper at a glance
| Artkal code | S41 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Copper |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #9d5b2e |
| RGB | 157, 91, 46 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.4, a* 23.1, b* 36.8 |
| HSL | 24°, 55 %, 40 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S41 Copper in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S41 Copper. The closest is Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 4.7, 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 Light Brown | 6.5 | similar | #936848 |
| Perler Rust | 11.3 | loose | #995043 |
| Perler Gingerbread | 11.5 | loose | #7e5446 |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 5.0 | close | #8a5937 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 6.5 | similar | #87593d |
| Hama 21 Light Brown | 10.0 | loose | #be6c21 |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 4.7 | close | #a76224 |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 11.1 | loose | #875f52 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S41 Copper
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 434 maps to Artkal S41 Copper with ΔE 1.9, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 434 Brown Light | 1.9 | very close | #985e33 |
| DMC 920 Copper Medium | 4.8 | close | #ac5414 |
| Anchor 349 Bark Medium | 4.1 | close | #aa551b |
| Anchor 309 Topaz Dark | 4.2 | close | #ad5f26 |
| Madeira 2010 Tan Medium | 4.3 | close | #ad5e34 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S41 Copper
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Artkal S41 Copper
No Artkal orange is clearly darker than Artkal S41 Copper (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S83 Sienna (#bb6833), L* 53 against 45.
- Lighter: Artkal S97 Papaya (#dc772b), L* 60 against 45.
- Lighter: Artkal SN1 Neon Orange (#ff7405), L* 65 against 45.
Using Artkal S41 Copper in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 4.5:1 (a clear edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 2.7:1. That makes Copper an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S83 Sienna, is ΔE 7.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Copper for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N05, ΔE 4.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Light Brown, ΔE 6.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S41 Copper
Artkal S41 Copper 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 C73 Sienna (ΔE 7.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S41 Copper?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Brown (#936848), ΔE 6.5: a similar shade. Next are Perler Rust (ΔE 11.3) and Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 11.5).
What hex code is Artkal S41 Copper?
Artkal S41 Copper is #9d5b2e on screen: RGB 157, 91, 46, CIELAB L* 45.4, a* 23.1, b* 36.8, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S41 Copper?
DMC 434 Brown Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.9, very close), followed by DMC 920 Copper Medium (ΔE 4.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 349 Bark Medium (ΔE 4.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S41 Copper?
Hama: Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 5.0, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 4.7, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S83 Sienna #bb6833
- Artkal S97 Papaya #dc772b
- Artkal S17 Light Brown #895d49
- Artkal S82 Clay #aa744e
- Artkal S57 Buccaneer #b35540
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Brown Perler, ΔE 6.5
- Hama 76 Nougat Hama, ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N05 Caramel Nabbi, ΔE 4.7
- DMC 434 Brown Light DMC thread, ΔE 1.9