Artkal S56 Bright Carrot
On screen, Artkal S56 Bright Carrot is #f96f40: a medium, vivid pink. Nearest beads: Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 4.6), Perler Tangerine (ΔE 4.8), Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 5.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 947 Burnt Orange (ΔE 2.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S56 Bright Carrot
#f96f40 · RGB 249, 111, 64
Closest to Artkal S S56 in other brands
- DMC 947 Burnt Orange ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 329 Melon Dark ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 308 Copper Very Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Tangerine ΔE 4.8 close
- Hama 79 Apricot ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 5.1 close
Artkal S56 Bright Carrot at a glance
| Artkal code | S56 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Bright Carrot |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #f96f40 |
| RGB | 249, 111, 64 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.2, a* 50.1, b* 50.8 |
| HSL | 15°, 94 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S56 Bright Carrot in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S56 Bright Carrot. The closest is Hama 79 Apricot (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 Tangerine | 4.8 | close | #fd5918 |
| Perler Orange | 7.8 | similar | #eb7b31 |
| Perler Spice | 8.7 | similar | #d9593a |
| Hama 79 Apricot | 4.6 | close | #f87633 |
| Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange | 5.9 | close | #fe630b |
| Hama 44 Pastel Red | 11.8 | loose | #f96160 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 5.1 | close | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 13.7 | loose | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S56 Bright Carrot
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 947, Artkal S56 Bright Carrot is a very close match (ΔE 2.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 947 Burnt Orange | 2.8 | very close | #ff7b4d |
| DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium | 3.1 | close | #f27842 |
| Anchor 329 Melon Dark | 1.4 | very close | #f86e45 |
| Anchor 324 Apricot Medium | 3.9 | close | #ed6e32 |
| Madeira 308 Copper Very Light | 2.4 | very close | #ec6c3f |
Artkal shades near Artkal S56 Bright Carrot
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Artkal S56 Bright Carrot
No Artkal pink is clearly darker than Artkal S56 Bright Carrot (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering (#ff7c45), L* 67 against 63.
- Lighter: Artkal SP2 Pearlescent Tangerine (#fe7f54), L* 67 against 63.
- Lighter: Artkal S94 Warm Blush (#dd9285), L* 68 against 63.
Using Artkal S56 Bright Carrot in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.1:1, a clear edge, against 2.4:1 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 ST3 Transparent Tangering, is ΔE 3.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Bright Carrot for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 79, ΔE 4.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N13, ΔE 5.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S56 Bright Carrot
Artkal S56 Bright Carrot 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 C16 Bright Carrot (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S56 Bright Carrot?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Tangerine (#fd5918), ΔE 4.8: a close match. Next are Perler Orange (ΔE 7.8) and Perler Spice (ΔE 8.7).
What hex code is Artkal S56 Bright Carrot?
Artkal S56 Bright Carrot is #f96f40 on screen: RGB 249, 111, 64, CIELAB L* 63.2, a* 50.1, b* 50.8, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S56 Bright Carrot?
DMC 947 Burnt Orange is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.8, very close), followed by DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium (ΔE 3.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 329 Melon Dark (ΔE 1.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S56 Bright Carrot?
Hama: Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 4.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 5.1, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering #ff7c45
- Artkal SP2 Pearlescent Tangerine #fe7f54
- Artkal S04 Orange #eb6027
- Artkal S96 Apricot #ef7f61
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Tangerine Perler, ΔE 4.8
- Hama 79 Apricot Hama, ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 329 Melon Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 1.4