Artkal S92 Dandelion
Artkal S92 Dandelion is a light, vivid yellow fuse bead, #cea433 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 4.9), Perler Sunflower (ΔE 7.6), Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 11.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 729 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 1.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S92 Dandelion
#cea433 · RGB 206, 164, 51
Closest to Artkal S S92 in other brands
- DMC 729 Old Gold Medium ΔE 1.3 very close
- Anchor 874 Saffron Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 7.6 similar
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 11.5 loose
Artkal S92 Dandelion at a glance
| Artkal code | S92 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dandelion |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #cea433 |
| RGB | 206, 164, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 69.4, a* 4.4, b* 60.9 |
| HSL | 44°, 61 %, 50 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 69.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S92 Dandelion in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S92 Dandelion. The closest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 4.9, 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 Sunflower | 7.6 | similar | #deba0b |
| Perler Cheddar | 10.2 | loose | #fbb146 |
| Perler Rich Butter | 10.3 | loose | #f6ca69 |
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 4.9 | close | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 03 Yellow | 10.8 | loose | #e9c704 |
| Hama 60 Teddybear Brown | 11.8 | loose | #f0981e |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 11.5 | loose | #f9ca00 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 11.5 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S92 Dandelion
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 729, Artkal S92 Dandelion is a very close match (ΔE 1.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 729 Old Gold Medium | 1.3 | very close | #d0a53e |
| DMC 3852 Straw Very Dark | 3.0 | close | #cd9d37 |
| Anchor 874 Saffron Medium | 5.0 | close | #d6af5c |
| Anchor 945 Harvest Medium | 6.3 | similar | #bea558 |
| Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light | 3.6 | close | #c8aa44 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S92 Dandelion
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S92 Dandelion
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dandelion, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S86 Goldenrod (#e8ae00), L* 74 against 69.
- Lighter: Artkal S90 Pastel Orange (#d9b35e), L* 75 against 69.
- Lighter: Artkal SL4 Glitter Yellow (#cdbd00), L* 76 against 69.
- Darker: Artkal S114 Light Greengray (#a59f65), L* 65 against 69.
- Darker: Artkal S115 Mossy Green (#938d54), L* 58 against 69.
- Darker: Artkal S80 Dark Olive (#8f8e3c), L* 58 against 69.
Using Artkal S92 Dandelion in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 6.2:1, a clear edge, against 2.0:1 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 S90 Pastel Orange, is ΔE 5.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Dandelion for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 14, ΔE 4.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N14, ΔE 11.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S92 Dandelion
Artkal S92 Dandelion 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 C91 Dandelion (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S92 Dandelion?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sunflower (#deba0b), ΔE 7.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Cheddar (ΔE 10.2) and Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 10.3).
What hex code is Artkal S92 Dandelion?
Artkal S92 Dandelion is #cea433 on screen: RGB 206, 164, 51, CIELAB L* 69.4, a* 4.4, b* 60.9, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S92 Dandelion?
DMC 729 Old Gold Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.3, very close), followed by DMC 3852 Straw Very Dark (ΔE 3.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 874 Saffron Medium (ΔE 5.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S92 Dandelion?
Hama: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 4.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 11.5, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S86 Goldenrod #e8ae00
- Artkal S90 Pastel Orange #d9b35e
- Artkal S114 Light Greengray #a59f65
- Artkal S80 Dark Olive #8f8e3c
- Artkal S109 Beige #c4ae64
- Artkal S48 Corn #ecc03d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sunflower Perler, ΔE 7.6
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow Hama, ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N14 Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 11.5