Artkal S108 Seashell Beige
Artkal S108 Seashell Beige (#cfc179 on screen) is a light, rich yellow 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 4.6), Perler Slime (ΔE 6.7), Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 11.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 734 Olive Green Light (ΔE 2.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige
#cfc179 · RGB 207, 193, 121
Closest to Artkal S S108 in other brands
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light ΔE 2.2 very close
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Slime ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 11.7 loose
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 4.6 close
Artkal S108 Seashell Beige at a glance
| Artkal code | S108 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Seashell Beige |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #cfc179 |
| RGB | 207, 193, 121 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.7, a* -5.2, b* 38.0 |
| HSL | 50°, 47 %, 64 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S108 Seashell Beige in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S108 Seashell Beige. The closest is Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 4.6, 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 Slime | 6.7 | similar | #c8c85c |
| Perler Pastel Yellow | 7.9 | similar | #e9e290 |
| Perler Mocha | 9.2 | similar | #c8b693 |
| Hama 43 Pastel Yellow | 11.7 | loose | #e7e45a |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 12.3 | loose | #ffe660 |
| Hama 02 Cream | 13.4 | loose | #e4e4c5 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 4.6 | close | #c7bf5e |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 10.3 | loose | #f5ec8d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S108 Seashell Beige
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 734, Artkal S108 Seashell Beige is a very close match (ΔE 2.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 734 Olive Green Light | 2.2 | very close | #c7c077 |
| DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light | 5.3 | close | #dbbe7f |
| Anchor 842 Fern Green Light | 3.3 | close | #c1b879 |
| Anchor 956 Harvest Light | 4.5 | close | #d1bf8b |
| Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light | 4.1 | close | #d5ba6e |
Artkal shades near Artkal S108 Seashell Beige
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S108 Seashell Beige
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Seashell Beige, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow (#e1d367), L* 84 against 78.
- Lighter: Artkal S52 Picasso (#eade7f), L* 88 against 78.
- Lighter: Artkal S149 Creme (#efdba1), L* 88 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S90 Pastel Orange (#d9b35e), L* 75 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S109 Beige (#c4ae64), L* 72 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S70 Drark Algae (#adad29), L* 69 against 78.
Using Artkal S108 Seashell Beige in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.9:1, a strong edge, against 1.6:1 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 S145 Pale Yellow Moss, is ΔE 4.4 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Seashell Beige for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N30, ΔE 4.6) and Hama the furthest (Hama 43, ΔE 11.7). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S108 Seashell Beige
Artkal S108 Seashell Beige 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 C107 Seashell Beige (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S108 Seashell Beige?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Slime (#c8c85c), ΔE 6.7: a similar shade. Next are Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 7.9) and Perler Mocha (ΔE 9.2).
What hex code is Artkal S108 Seashell Beige?
Artkal S108 Seashell Beige is #cfc179 on screen: RGB 207, 193, 121, CIELAB L* 77.7, a* -5.2, b* 38.0, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S108 Seashell Beige?
DMC 734 Olive Green Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.2, very close), followed by DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light (ΔE 5.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 842 Fern Green Light (ΔE 3.3).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S108 Seashell Beige?
Hama: Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 11.7, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 4.6, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss #d6ca6a
- Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow #e1d367
- Artkal S90 Pastel Orange #d9b35e
- Artkal S109 Beige #c4ae64
- Artkal S52 Picasso #eade7f
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Slime Perler, ΔE 6.7
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow Hama, ΔE 11.7
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi Nabbi, ΔE 4.6
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light DMC thread, ΔE 2.2
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light Anchor thread, ΔE 3.3