Artkal S58 Paprika
On screen, Artkal S58 Paprika is #b11836: a dark, vivid red. Nearest beads: Perler Cherry (ΔE 3.9), Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 4.0), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 11.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 304 Red Medium (ΔE 2.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S58 Paprika
#b11836 · RGB 177, 24, 54
Closest to Artkal S S58 in other brands
- DMC 304 Red Medium ΔE 2.6 very close
- Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium ΔE 3.0 close
- Madeira 507 Red ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 4.0 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 11.0 loose
Artkal S58 Paprika at a glance
| Artkal code | S58 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Paprika |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #b11836 |
| RGB | 177, 24, 54 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.3, a* 58.9, b* 24.7 |
| HSL | 348°, 76 %, 39 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S58 Paprika in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S58 Paprika. The closest is Perler Cherry (ΔE 3.9, 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 Cherry | 3.9 | close | #9d2b3a |
| Perler Red | 4.0 | close | #b0353c |
| Perler Cranapple | 10.8 | loose | #843947 |
| Hama 29 Claret | 4.0 | close | #bf0142 |
| Hama 13 Transparent Red | 4.6 | close | #c02435 |
| Hama 114 Cherry Red | 4.8 | close | #9a2c31 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 11.0 | loose | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 11.8 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S58 Paprika
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 304, Artkal S58 Paprika is a very close match (ΔE 2.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 304 Red Medium | 2.6 | very close | #b71f33 |
| DMC 498 Red Dark | 3.1 | close | #a7132b |
| Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium | 3.0 | close | #b40a3e |
| Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium | 3.6 | close | #a4002b |
| Madeira 507 Red | 2.6 | very close | #b8003c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S58 Paprika
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S58 Paprika
Artkal reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Paprika, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SL3 Glitter Red (#c22933), L* 43 against 38.
- Lighter: Artkal S05 Tall Poppy (#cb3531), L* 46 against 38.
- Lighter: Artkal S57 Buccaneer (#b35540), L* 48 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red (#9d1a38), L* 34 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (#921e5d), L* 34 against 38.
Using Artkal S58 Paprika in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.9:1, a clear edge, and 2.1:1 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 4.7 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Paprika for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Cherry, ΔE 3.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N19, ΔE 11.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S58 Paprika
Artkal S58 Paprika 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 C43 Paprika (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S58 Paprika?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a), ΔE 3.9: a close match. Next are Perler Red (ΔE 4.0) and Perler Cranapple (ΔE 10.8).
What hex code is Artkal S58 Paprika?
Artkal S58 Paprika is #b11836 on screen: RGB 177, 24, 54, CIELAB L* 38.3, a* 58.9, b* 24.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S58 Paprika?
DMC 304 Red Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.6, very close), followed by DMC 498 Red Dark (ΔE 3.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium (ΔE 3.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S58 Paprika?
Hama: Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 4.0, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 11.0, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S15 Redwood #9a4541
- Artkal SL3 Glitter Red #c22933
- Artkal S85 Red Wine #99323a
- Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red #9d1a38
- Artkal S34 Red #b61927
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cherry Perler, ΔE 3.9
- Hama 29 Claret Hama, ΔE 4.0
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 11.0