Artkal S48 Corn
Artkal S48 Corn (#ecc03d on screen) is a light, vivid yellow 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Sunflower (ΔE 4.0), Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 4.5), Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 4.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light (ΔE 3.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S48 Corn
#ecc03d · RGB 236, 192, 61
Closest to Artkal S S48 in other brands
- DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 305 Topaz Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 108 Topaz Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 03 Yellow ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 4.5 close
Artkal S48 Corn at a glance
| Artkal code | S48 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Corn |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #ecc03d |
| RGB | 236, 192, 61 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.5, a* 3.0, b* 67.9 |
| HSL | 45°, 82 %, 58 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S48 Corn in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S48 Corn. The closest is Perler Sunflower (ΔE 4.0, 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 Sunflower | 4.0 | close | #deba0b |
| Perler Rich Butter | 4.9 | close | #f6ca69 |
| Perler Yellow | 6.0 | similar | #e7ce3e |
| Hama 03 Yellow | 4.9 | close | #e9c704 |
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 6.7 | similar | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 9.6 | similar | #ffe660 |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 4.5 | close | #f9ca00 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 10.5 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S48 Corn
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 725 maps to Artkal S48 Corn with ΔE 3.6, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light | 3.6 | close | #ffc840 |
| DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light | 3.9 | close | #f7c95f |
| Anchor 305 Topaz Light | 3.5 | close | #f9c654 |
| Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark | 4.9 | close | #fccd0d |
| Madeira 108 Topaz Light | 3.6 | close | #ffcb3f |
Artkal shades near Artkal S48 Corn
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S48 Corn
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Corn, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow (#e1d367), L* 84 against 80.
- Lighter: Artkal ST4 Transparent Yellow (#dadf3d), L* 86 against 80.
- Lighter: Artkal S52 Picasso (#eade7f), L* 88 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal SL4 Glitter Yellow (#cdbd00), L* 76 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S90 Pastel Orange (#d9b35e), L* 75 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S86 Goldenrod (#e8ae00), L* 74 against 80.
Using Artkal S48 Corn in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 8.3:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.5:1, so Corn pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
Artkal S27 Yellow is only ΔE 2.2 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Corn, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Sunflower, ΔE 4.0) and Hama the furthest (Hama 03, ΔE 4.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S48 Corn
Artkal S48 Corn 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 C48 Corn (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S48 Corn?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sunflower (#deba0b), ΔE 4.0: a close match. Next are Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 4.9) and Perler Yellow (ΔE 6.0).
What hex code is Artkal S48 Corn?
Artkal S48 Corn is #ecc03d on screen: RGB 236, 192, 61, CIELAB L* 79.5, a* 3.0, b* 67.9, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S48 Corn?
DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.6, close), followed by DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light (ΔE 3.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 305 Topaz Light (ΔE 3.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S48 Corn?
Hama: Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 4.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 4.5, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow #e1d367
- Artkal S52 Picasso #eade7f
- Artkal S90 Pastel Orange #d9b35e
- Artkal S86 Goldenrod #e8ae00
- Artkal S27 Yellow #eac125
- Artkal S14 Sandstorm #e1c835
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sunflower Perler, ΔE 4.0
- Hama 03 Yellow Hama, ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N14 Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 305 Topaz Light Anchor thread, ΔE 3.5