Artkal S82 Clay
Artkal S82 Clay (#aa744e on screen) is a medium, rich brown 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Light Brown (ΔE 6.4), Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 7.7), Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 8.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 435 Brown Very Light (ΔE 3.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S82 Clay
#aa744e · RGB 170, 116, 78
Closest to Artkal S S82 in other brands
- DMC 435 Brown Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 369 Spice Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 2108 Drab Brown Medium ΔE 6.2 similar
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 75 Tan ΔE 8.1 similar
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 7.7 similar
Artkal S82 Clay at a glance
| Artkal code | S82 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Clay |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #aa744e |
| RGB | 170, 116, 78 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 53.6, a* 17.0, b* 29.4 |
| HSL | 25°, 37 %, 49 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 53.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S82 Clay in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S82 Clay. The closest is Perler Light Brown (ΔE 6.4, similar), 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 Light Brown | 6.4 | similar | #936848 |
| Perler Butterscotch | 13.3 | loose | #da9964 |
| Perler Spice | 14.0 | loose | #d9593a |
| Hama 75 Tan | 8.1 | similar | #b78c6d |
| Hama 21 Light Brown | 8.3 | similar | #be6c21 |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 11.0 | loose | #8a5937 |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 7.7 | similar | #b58b69 |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 7.9 | similar | #a76224 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S82 Clay
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 435, Artkal S82 Clay is a close match (ΔE 3.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 435 Brown Very Light | 3.6 | close | #b87748 |
| DMC 3773 Desert Sand Dark | 3.6 | close | #b67552 |
| Anchor 369 Spice Medium | 3.9 | close | #b87243 |
| Anchor 374 Desert Medium | 5.7 | close | #a36e36 |
| Madeira 2108 Drab Brown Medium | 6.2 | similar | #9f7c54 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S82 Clay
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal S82 Clay
Artkal browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Clay, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SE14 Toffee (#ac7f5d), L* 57 against 54.
- Lighter: Artkal S95 Salmon (#e07b69), L* 63 against 54.
- Lighter: Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint (#c58b60), L* 63 against 54.
- Darker: Artkal S17 Light Brown (#895d49), L* 44 against 54.
- Darker: Artkal S148 Mocha (#7a594f), L* 41 against 54.
- Darker: Artkal S63 Metallic Gold (#696046), L* 41 against 54.
Using Artkal S82 Clay in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.4:1 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 SE14 Toffee, is ΔE 4.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Clay for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Light Brown, ΔE 6.4) and Hama the furthest (Hama 75, ΔE 8.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S82 Clay
Artkal S82 Clay 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 C75 Clay (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S82 Clay?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Brown (#936848), ΔE 6.4: a similar shade. Next are Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 13.3) and Perler Spice (ΔE 14.0).
What hex code is Artkal S82 Clay?
Artkal S82 Clay is #aa744e on screen: RGB 170, 116, 78, CIELAB L* 53.6, a* 17.0, b* 29.4, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S82 Clay?
DMC 435 Brown Very Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.6, close), followed by DMC 3773 Desert Sand Dark (ΔE 3.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 369 Spice Medium (ΔE 3.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S82 Clay?
Hama: Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 8.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 7.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE15 Bark #a37e66
- Artkal SE14 Toffee #ac7f5d
- Artkal S17 Light Brown #895d49
- Artkal S148 Mocha #7a594f
- Artkal S83 Sienna #bb6833
- Artkal S47 Marigold #b27938
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Brown Perler, ΔE 6.4
- Hama 75 Tan Hama, ΔE 8.1
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown Nabbi, ΔE 7.7