Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red
On screen, Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red is #9d1a38: a dark, vivid red. Nearest beads: Perler Cherry (ΔE 2.7), Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 5.2), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 4.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red
#9d1a38 · RGB 157, 26, 56
Closest to Artkal S S146 in other brands
- DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 2502 Bright Terracotta Medium ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 2.7 very close
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 5.2 close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.0 similar
Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red at a glance
| Artkal code | S146 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Bloodrose Red |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #9d1a38 |
| RGB | 157, 26, 56 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.4, a* 53.0, b* 17.6 |
| HSL | 346°, 72 %, 36 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Cherry (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Cherry | 2.7 | very close | #9d2b3a |
| Perler Red | 7.4 | similar | #b0353c |
| Perler Cranapple | 7.5 | similar | #843947 |
| Hama 114 Cherry Red | 5.2 | close | #9a2c31 |
| Hama 29 Claret | 6.2 | similar | #bf0142 |
| Hama 13 Transparent Red | 9.1 | similar | #c02435 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 8.0 | similar | #813547 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 15.5 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3685 maps to Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red with ΔE 4.3, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark | 4.3 | close | #881531 |
| DMC 777 Raspberry Very Dark | 5.0 | close | #913546 |
| Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium | 3.9 | close | #a4002b |
| Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium | 4.2 | close | #b40a3e |
| Madeira 2502 Bright Terracotta Medium | 3.6 | close | #94002a |
Artkal shades near Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red
No Artkal red is clearly darker than Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S58 Paprika (#b11836), L* 38 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S34 Red (#b61927), L* 39 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S15 Redwood (#9a4541), L* 40 against 34.
Using Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 6.8:1 (a clear edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 1.8:1. That makes Bloodrose Red an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S85 Red Wine, is ΔE 4.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Bloodrose Red for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Cherry, ΔE 2.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 8.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red
Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red 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 C145 Bloodrose Red (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Perler Red (ΔE 7.4) and Perler Cranapple (ΔE 7.5).
What hex code is Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red?
Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red is #9d1a38 on screen: RGB 157, 26, 56, CIELAB L* 34.4, a* 53.0, b* 17.6, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red?
DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.3, close), followed by DMC 777 Raspberry Very Dark (ΔE 5.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium (ΔE 3.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red?
Hama: Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 5.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.0, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S85 Red Wine #99323a
- Artkal S58 Paprika #b11836
- Artkal S38 Burgundy #a3134a
- Artkal S15 Redwood #9a4541
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cherry Perler, ΔE 2.7
- Hama 114 Cherry Red Hama, ΔE 5.2
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 8.0