Artkal S15 Redwood
Artkal S15 Redwood is a dark, rich red fuse bead, #9a4541 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Rust (ΔE 4.1), Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 5.5), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 10.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium (ΔE 2.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S15 Redwood
#9a4541 · RGB 154, 69, 65
Closest to Artkal S S15 in other brands
- DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark ΔE 5.8 close
- Perler Rust ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 10.6 loose
Artkal S15 Redwood at a glance
| Artkal code | S15 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Redwood |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #9a4541 |
| RGB | 154, 69, 65 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.4, a* 35.2, b* 19.7 |
| HSL | 3°, 41 %, 43 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S15 Redwood in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S15 Redwood. The closest is Perler Rust (ΔE 4.1, 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 Rust | 4.1 | close | #995043 |
| Perler Red | 5.2 | close | #b0353c |
| Perler Cherry | 6.3 | similar | #9d2b3a |
| Hama 114 Cherry Red | 5.5 | close | #9a2c31 |
| Hama 13 Transparent Red | 8.2 | similar | #c02435 |
| Hama 111 Dark Blush | 9.0 | similar | #835854 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 10.6 | loose | #813547 |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 10.9 | loose | #875f52 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S15 Redwood
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3858 maps to Artkal S15 Redwood with ΔE 2.8, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium | 2.8 | very close | #964a3f |
| DMC 355 Terra Cotta Dark | 3.8 | close | #984436 |
| Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark | 5.7 | close | #a2424f |
| Anchor 884 Copper Dark | 6.2 | similar | #9a432e |
| Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark | 5.8 | close | #91322a |
Artkal shades near Artkal S15 Redwood
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S15 Redwood
Artkal reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Redwood, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S05 Tall Poppy (#cb3531), L* 46 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal S57 Buccaneer (#b35540), L* 48 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal SP5 Pearlescent Red (#d63c53), L* 50 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S85 Red Wine (#99323a), L* 37 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S38 Burgundy (#a3134a), L* 35 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red (#9d1a38), L* 34 against 40.
Using Artkal S15 Redwood in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 5.5:1 (a clear edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 2.3:1. That makes Redwood 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 4.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Redwood for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Rust, ΔE 4.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 10.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S15 Redwood
Artkal S15 Redwood 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 C30 Redwood (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S15 Redwood?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Rust (#995043), ΔE 4.1: a close match. Next are Perler Red (ΔE 5.2) and Perler Cherry (ΔE 6.3).
What hex code is Artkal S15 Redwood?
Artkal S15 Redwood is #9a4541 on screen: RGB 154, 69, 65, CIELAB L* 40.4, a* 35.2, b* 19.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S15 Redwood?
DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.8, very close), followed by DMC 355 Terra Cotta Dark (ΔE 3.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark (ΔE 5.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S15 Redwood?
Hama: Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 5.5, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 10.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SL3 Glitter Red #c22933
- Artkal S57 Buccaneer #b35540
- Artkal S58 Paprika #b11836
- Artkal S85 Red Wine #99323a
- Artkal S34 Red #b61927
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Rust Perler, ΔE 4.1
- Hama 114 Cherry Red Hama, ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 10.6
- Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 5.7