Artkal S116 Earth Green
On screen, Artkal S116 Earth Green is #8d8b51: a medium, rich yellow. Nearest beads: Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 3.4), Perler Fern (ΔE 10.5), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 13.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 2.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S116 Earth Green
#8d8b51 · RGB 141, 139, 81
Closest to Artkal S S116 in other brands
- DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark ΔE 2.2 very close
- Anchor 843 Fern Green ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Fern ΔE 10.5 loose
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 3.4 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.8 loose
Artkal S116 Earth Green at a glance
| Artkal code | S116 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Earth Green |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #8d8b51 |
| RGB | 141, 139, 81 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 56.8, a* -8.2, b* 31.2 |
| HSL | 58°, 27 %, 44 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 56.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S116 Earth Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S116 Earth Green. The closest is Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 3.4, 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 Fern | 10.5 | loose | #7f971a |
| Perler Olive | 12.2 | loose | #696e31 |
| Perler Sage | 14.1 | loose | #9aa98e |
| Hama 110 Matcha | 3.4 | close | #838956 |
| Hama 84 Olive Green | 10.4 | loose | #687836 |
| Hama 115 Bright Green | 11.7 | loose | #6e975f |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 13.8 | loose | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 15.2 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S116 Earth Green
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3011 maps to Artkal S116 Earth Green with ΔE 2.2, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark | 2.2 | very close | #898a58 |
| DMC 731 Olive Green Dark | 5.3 | close | #938b37 |
| Anchor 843 Fern Green | 1.7 | very close | #8a8948 |
| Anchor 280 Olive Green Medium | 5.8 | close | #9b8e3e |
| Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light | 3.8 | close | #8c8a60 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S116 Earth Green
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S116 Earth Green
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Earth Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S114 Light Greengray (#a59f65), L* 65 against 57.
- Lighter: Artkal S70 Drark Algae (#adad29), L* 69 against 57.
- Lighter: Artkal S92 Dandelion (#cea433), L* 69 against 57.
- Darker: Artkal S117 Sage Green (#7f7e49), L* 52 against 57.
Using Artkal S116 Earth Green in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 4.1:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Artkal S01 White 3.0:1, so Earth Green pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
Artkal S115 Mossy Green is only ΔE 1.7 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Earth Green, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 110, ΔE 3.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 13.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S116 Earth Green
Artkal S116 Earth Green 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 C115 Earth Green (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S116 Earth Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Fern (#7f971a), ΔE 10.5: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Olive (ΔE 12.2) and Perler Sage (ΔE 14.1).
What hex code is Artkal S116 Earth Green?
Artkal S116 Earth Green is #8d8b51 on screen: RGB 141, 139, 81, CIELAB L* 56.8, a* -8.2, b* 31.2, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S116 Earth Green?
DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.2, very close), followed by DMC 731 Olive Green Dark (ΔE 5.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 843 Fern Green (ΔE 1.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S116 Earth Green?
Hama: Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 3.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 13.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S115 Mossy Green #938d54
- Artkal S114 Light Greengray #a59f65
- Artkal S117 Sage Green #7f7e49
- Artkal S80 Dark Olive #8f8e3c
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Fern Perler, ΔE 10.5
- Hama 110 Matcha Hama, ΔE 3.4
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 13.8
- Anchor 843 Fern Green Anchor thread, ΔE 1.7