Artkal S96 Apricot
On screen, Artkal S96 Apricot is #ef7f61: a medium, rich pink. Nearest beads: Perler Brick (ΔE 5.5), Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 8.6), Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 10.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3340 Apricot Medium (ΔE 4.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S96 Apricot
#ef7f61 · RGB 239, 127, 97
Closest to Artkal S S96 in other brands
- DMC 3340 Apricot Medium ΔE 4.4 close
- Anchor 337 Terra Cotta Medium Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 302 Peach Light ΔE 1.4 very close
- Perler Brick ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 79 Apricot ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 10.2 loose
Artkal S96 Apricot at a glance
| Artkal code | S96 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Apricot |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #ef7f61 |
| RGB | 239, 127, 97 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 65.3, a* 40.4, b* 35.6 |
| HSL | 13°, 82 %, 66 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 65.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.3:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S96 Apricot in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S96 Apricot. The closest is Perler Brick (ΔE 5.5, 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 Brick | 5.5 | close | #fc9574 |
| Perler Coral | 8.5 | similar | #ff9a8b |
| Perler Spice | 10.2 | loose | #d9593a |
| Hama 79 Apricot | 8.6 | similar | #f87633 |
| Hama 44 Pastel Red | 9.3 | similar | #f96160 |
| Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange | 11.1 | loose | #fe630b |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 10.2 | loose | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 11.6 | loose | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S96 Apricot
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3340, Artkal S96 Apricot is a close match (ΔE 4.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3340 Apricot Medium | 4.4 | close | #ff836f |
| DMC 947 Burnt Orange | 4.6 | close | #ff7b4d |
| Anchor 337 Terra Cotta Medium Light | 4.1 | close | #e28b6e |
| Anchor 328 Melon Light | 4.5 | close | #fc8e75 |
| Madeira 302 Peach Light | 1.4 | very close | #f57b5e |
Artkal shades near Artkal S96 Apricot
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Artkal S96 Apricot
No Artkal pink is clearly darker than Artkal S96 Apricot (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S02 Burning Sand (#ee927c), L* 70 against 65.
- Lighter: Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink (#dc9ea9), L* 71 against 65.
- Lighter: Artkal S19 Bubble Gun (#f2bfb8), L* 82 against 65.
Using Artkal S96 Apricot in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.4:1, a clear edge, against 2.3:1 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 SP2 Pearlescent Tangerine, is ΔE 4.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Apricot for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Brick, ΔE 5.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N13, ΔE 10.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S96 Apricot
Artkal S96 Apricot 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 C95 Apricot (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S96 Apricot?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Brick (#fc9574), ΔE 5.5: a close match. Next are Perler Coral (ΔE 8.5) and Perler Spice (ΔE 10.2).
What hex code is Artkal S96 Apricot?
Artkal S96 Apricot is #ef7f61 on screen: RGB 239, 127, 97, CIELAB L* 65.3, a* 40.4, b* 35.6, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S96 Apricot?
DMC 3340 Apricot Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.4, close), followed by DMC 947 Burnt Orange (ΔE 4.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 337 Terra Cotta Medium Light (ΔE 4.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S96 Apricot?
Hama: Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 8.6, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 10.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP2 Pearlescent Tangerine #fe7f54
- Artkal S02 Burning Sand #ee927c
- Artkal S56 Bright Carrot #f96f40
- Artkal S06 Raspberry Pink #ef67b2
- Artkal S95 Salmon #e07b69
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Brick Perler, ΔE 5.5
- Hama 79 Apricot Hama, ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 10.2