Artkal S90 Pastel Orange
Artkal S90 Pastel Orange is a light, rich yellow fuse bead, #d9b35e on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 6.1), Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 6.3), Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 9.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3820 Straw Dark (ΔE 1.2).
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Artkal S S90 Pastel Orange
#d9b35e · RGB 217, 179, 94
Closest to Artkal S S90 in other brands
- DMC 3820 Straw Dark ΔE 1.2 very close
- Anchor 874 Saffron Medium ΔE 1.1 very close
- Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 9.4 similar
Artkal S90 Pastel Orange at a glance
| Artkal code | S90 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Orange |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #d9b35e |
| RGB | 217, 179, 94 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.7, a* 3.8, b* 47.9 |
| HSL | 41°, 62 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S90 Pastel Orange in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S90 Pastel Orange. The closest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 6.1, 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 Rich Butter | 6.3 | similar | #f6ca69 |
| Perler Sunflower | 8.5 | similar | #deba0b |
| Perler Cheddar | 9.0 | similar | #fbb146 |
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 6.1 | similar | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 03 Yellow | 10.6 | loose | #e9c704 |
| Hama 27 Beige | 12.5 | loose | #dcb18e |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 9.4 | similar | #c7bf5e |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 11.0 | loose | #f9ca00 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S90 Pastel Orange
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3820, Artkal S90 Pastel Orange is a very close match (ΔE 1.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3820 Straw Dark | 1.2 | very close | #dfb65f |
| DMC 728 Topaz | 3.9 | close | #e4b468 |
| Anchor 874 Saffron Medium | 1.1 | very close | #d6af5c |
| Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light | 3.2 | close | #d5b471 |
| Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light | 3.6 | close | #d5ba6e |
Artkal shades near Artkal S90 Pastel Orange
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S90 Pastel Orange
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pastel Orange, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S108 Seashell Beige (#cfc179), L* 78 against 75.
- Lighter: Artkal S27 Yellow (#eac125), L* 79 against 75.
- Lighter: Artkal S48 Corn (#ecc03d), L* 80 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal S109 Beige (#c4ae64), L* 72 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal S92 Dandelion (#cea433), L* 69 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal S70 Drark Algae (#adad29), L* 69 against 75.
Using Artkal S90 Pastel Orange in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.2:1, a strong edge, against 1.7:1 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 S109 Beige, is ΔE 5.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 14, ΔE 6.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N30, ΔE 9.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S90 Pastel Orange
Artkal S90 Pastel 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.
There is also a mini version, Artkal C72 Pastel Orange (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S90 Pastel Orange?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Rich Butter (#f6ca69), ΔE 6.3: a similar shade. Next are Perler Sunflower (ΔE 8.5) and Perler Cheddar (ΔE 9.0).
What hex code is Artkal S90 Pastel Orange?
Artkal S90 Pastel Orange is #d9b35e on screen: RGB 217, 179, 94, CIELAB L* 74.7, a* 3.8, b* 47.9, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S90 Pastel Orange?
DMC 3820 Straw Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.2, very close), followed by DMC 728 Topaz (ΔE 3.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 874 Saffron Medium (ΔE 1.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S90 Pastel Orange?
Hama: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 6.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 9.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S108 Seashell Beige #cfc179
- Artkal S48 Corn #ecc03d
- Artkal S109 Beige #c4ae64
- Artkal S92 Dandelion #cea433
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Rich Butter Perler, ΔE 6.3
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow Hama, ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi Nabbi, ΔE 9.4