Artkal S63 Metallic Gold
On screen, Artkal S63 Metallic Gold is #696046: a dark, soft brown. Nearest beads: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 10.2), Perler Olive (ΔE 11.2), Nabbi N02 Dark Brown (ΔE 12.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark (ΔE 5.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold
#696046 · RGB 105, 96, 70
Closest to Artkal S S63 in other brands
- DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark ΔE 5.3 close
- Anchor 393 Linen Dark ΔE 6.3 similar
- Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Olive ΔE 11.2 loose
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 10.2 loose
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 12.6 loose
Artkal S63 Metallic Gold at a glance
| Artkal code | S63 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Metallic Gold |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #696046 |
| RGB | 105, 96, 70 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.9, a* -0.8, b* 16.2 |
| HSL | 45°, 20 %, 34 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S63 Metallic Gold in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S63 Metallic Gold. The closest is Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 10.2, loose), 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 Olive | 11.2 | loose | #696e31 |
| Perler Charcoal | 14.7 | loose | #4f595a |
| Perler Light Brown | 14.8 | loose | #936848 |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 10.2 | loose | #777169 |
| Hama 84 Olive Green | 14.5 | loose | #687836 |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 15.1 | loose | #8a5937 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 12.6 | loose | #50443b |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 17.1 | loose | #875f52 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S63 Metallic Gold
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3787, Artkal S63 Metallic Gold is a close match (ΔE 5.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark | 5.3 | close | #625d50 |
| DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark | 7.1 | similar | #675541 |
| Anchor 393 Linen Dark | 6.3 | similar | #766139 |
| Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark | 7.1 | similar | #554d3a |
| Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark | 6.5 | similar | #5b5243 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S63 Metallic Gold
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal S63 Metallic Gold
Artkal browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Metallic Gold, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown (#907c41), L* 53 against 41.
- Lighter: Artkal S82 Clay (#aa744e), L* 54 against 41.
- Lighter: Artkal S111 Caffe Latté (#978138), L* 55 against 41.
- Darker: Artkal S16 Brown (#65463d), L* 33 against 41.
Using Artkal S63 Metallic Gold in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.4:1, a clear edge, and 2.3:1 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 S118 Pinetree Green, is ΔE 13.2 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Metallic Gold for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 117, ΔE 10.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N02, ΔE 12.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
The name says metallic: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S63 Metallic Gold
Artkal S63 Metallic Gold 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 C117 Pinetree Green (ΔE 13.2).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S63 Metallic Gold?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Olive (#696e31), ΔE 11.2: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 14.7) and Perler Light Brown (ΔE 14.8).
What hex code is Artkal S63 Metallic Gold?
Artkal S63 Metallic Gold is #696046 on screen: RGB 105, 96, 70, CIELAB L* 40.9, a* -0.8, b* 16.2, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S63 Metallic Gold?
DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.3, close), followed by DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 393 Linen Dark (ΔE 6.3).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S63 Metallic Gold?
Hama: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 10.2, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N02 Dark Brown (ΔE 12.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S17 Light Brown #895d49
- Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown #907c41
- Artkal S16 Brown #65463d
- Artkal S118 Pinetree Green #5b6e35
- Artkal S117 Sage Green #7f7e49
- Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray #565a5e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Olive Perler, ΔE 11.2
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey Hama, ΔE 10.2
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown Nabbi, ΔE 12.6
- DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark DMC thread, ΔE 5.3