Artkal S03 Tangerine
On screen, Artkal S03 Tangerine is #ffa630: a light, vivid orange. Nearest beads: Perler Cheddar (ΔE 3.7), Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 3.8), Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 4.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 741 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 0.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S03 Tangerine
#ffa630 · RGB 255, 166, 48
Closest to Artkal S S03 in other brands
- DMC 741 Tangerine Medium ΔE 0.9 identical
- Anchor 306 Topaz Medium Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 107 Topaz Medium ΔE 5.4 close
- Perler Cheddar ΔE 3.7 close
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 4.8 close
Artkal S03 Tangerine at a glance
| Artkal code | S03 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Tangerine |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #ffa630 |
| RGB | 255, 166, 48 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.3, a* 24.2, b* 69.4 |
| HSL | 34°, 100 %, 59 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 75.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S03 Tangerine in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S03 Tangerine. The closest is Perler Cheddar (ΔE 3.7, 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 Cheddar | 3.7 | close | #fbb146 |
| Perler Honey | 8.5 | similar | #da8c2c |
| Perler Apricot | 10.4 | loose | #f5a168 |
| Hama 60 Teddybear Brown | 3.8 | close | #f0981e |
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 7.9 | similar | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 38 Neon Orange | 9.1 | similar | #fd8600 |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 4.8 | close | #ee9527 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 11.6 | loose | #eeb182 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S03 Tangerine
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 741 maps to Artkal S03 Tangerine with ΔE 0.9, an identical match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 741 Tangerine Medium | 0.9 | identical | #ffa32b |
| DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium | 6.7 | similar | #f2af68 |
| Anchor 306 Topaz Medium Light | 3.6 | close | #eda231 |
| Anchor 313 Tangerine Light | 4.1 | close | #faaa55 |
| Madeira 107 Topaz Medium | 5.4 | close | #ffaf05 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S03 Tangerine
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Artkal S03 Tangerine
No Artkal orange is clearly lighter than Artkal S03 Tangerine (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S68 Tan (#cc9b74), L* 68 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (#e68739), L* 65 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal SN1 Neon Orange (#ff7405), L* 65 against 75.
Using Artkal S03 Tangerine in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 7.4:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.7:1, so Tangerine pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange, is ΔE 4.1 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Tangerine for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Cheddar, ΔE 3.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N29, ΔE 4.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S03 Tangerine
Artkal S03 Tangerine 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 C03 Tangerine (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S03 Tangerine?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cheddar (#fbb146), ΔE 3.7: a close match. Next are Perler Honey (ΔE 8.5) and Perler Apricot (ΔE 10.4).
What hex code is Artkal S03 Tangerine?
Artkal S03 Tangerine is #ffa630 on screen: RGB 255, 166, 48, CIELAB L* 75.3, a* 24.2, b* 69.4, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S03 Tangerine?
DMC 741 Tangerine Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 0.9, identical), followed by DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium (ΔE 6.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 306 Topaz Medium Light (ΔE 3.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S03 Tangerine?
Hama: Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 3.8, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 4.8, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange #f0a149
- Artkal S39 Yellow Orange #e68739
- Artkal S86 Goldenrod #e8ae00
- Artkal S90 Pastel Orange #d9b35e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cheddar Perler, ΔE 3.7
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown Hama, ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N29 Gold Nabbi, ΔE 4.8