Artkal S66 Blaze Orange
Artkal S66 Blaze Orange is a medium, vivid red fuse bead, #e5533c on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Spice (ΔE 2.9), Hama 35 Neon Red (ΔE 5.8), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 9.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 350 Coral Medium (ΔE 6.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S66 Blaze Orange
#e5533c · RGB 229, 83, 60
Closest to Artkal S S66 in other brands
- DMC 350 Coral Medium ΔE 6.0 close
- Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 311 Copper Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Perler Spice ΔE 2.9 very close
- Hama 35 Neon Red ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 9.2 similar
Artkal S66 Blaze Orange at a glance
| Artkal code | S66 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Blaze Orange |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #e5533c |
| RGB | 229, 83, 60 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.3, a* 55.4, b* 43.3 |
| HSL | 8°, 76 %, 57 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S66 Blaze Orange in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S66 Blaze Orange, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Spice (ΔE 2.9). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Spice | 2.9 | very close | #d9593a |
| Perler Tomato | 6.3 | similar | #d14337 |
| Perler Hot Coral | 8.0 | similar | #dd595b |
| Hama 35 Neon Red | 5.8 | close | #ff2833 |
| Hama 44 Pastel Red | 8.5 | similar | #f96160 |
| Hama 04 Orange | 10.0 | similar | #d14803 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 9.2 | similar | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 9.7 | similar | #f3601b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S66 Blaze Orange
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 350, Artkal S66 Blaze Orange is a close match (ΔE 6.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 350 Coral Medium | 6.0 | close | #e04848 |
| DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright | 6.3 | similar | #fd5d35 |
| Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark | 4.2 | close | #e13e29 |
| Anchor 332 Blaze Light | 4.9 | close | #f6451f |
| Madeira 311 Copper Medium | 3.9 | close | #d75734 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S66 Blaze Orange
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S66 Blaze Orange
Artkal reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Blaze Orange, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SN4 Neon Rose (#ff477a), L* 59 against 55.
- Lighter: Artkal S87 Coral Red (#ec625e), L* 59 against 55.
- Lighter: Artkal ST2 Transparent Pink (#f95498), L* 61 against 55.
- Darker: Artkal S84 Deep Chestnut (#be5d65), L* 52 against 55.
- Darker: Artkal SP5 Pearlescent Red (#d63c53), L* 50 against 55.
- Darker: Artkal S57 Buccaneer (#b35540), L* 48 against 55.
Using Artkal S66 Blaze Orange in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.9:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.2:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S87 Coral Red, is ΔE 7.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Blaze Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Spice, ΔE 2.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N19, ΔE 9.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S66 Blaze Orange
Artkal S66 Blaze Orange 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 C62 Carnation (ΔE 5.1).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S66 Blaze Orange?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Spice (#d9593a), ΔE 2.9: a very close match. Next are Perler Tomato (ΔE 6.3) and Perler Hot Coral (ΔE 8.0).
What hex code is Artkal S66 Blaze Orange?
Artkal S66 Blaze Orange is #e5533c on screen: RGB 229, 83, 60, CIELAB L* 55.3, a* 55.4, b* 43.3, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S66 Blaze Orange?
DMC 350 Coral Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.0, close), followed by DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright (ΔE 6.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark (ΔE 4.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S66 Blaze Orange?
Hama: Hama 35 Neon Red (ΔE 5.8, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 9.2, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S04 Orange #eb6027
- Artkal S87 Coral Red #ec625e
- Artkal S57 Buccaneer #b35540
- Artkal S05 Tall Poppy #cb3531
- Artkal S56 Bright Carrot #f96f40
- Artkal S95 Salmon #e07b69
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Spice Perler, ΔE 2.9
- Hama 35 Neon Red Hama, ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 9.2