Artkal S16 Brown
On screen, Artkal S16 Brown is #65463d: a dark, soft brown. Nearest beads: Perler Brown (ΔE 2.3), Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (ΔE 3.1), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 8.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 779 Cocoa Dark (ΔE 3.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S16 Brown
#65463d · RGB 101, 70, 61
Closest to Artkal S S16 in other brands
- DMC 779 Cocoa Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 6.0 similar
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Brown ΔE 2.3 very close
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 8.8 similar
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 3.1 close
Artkal S16 Brown at a glance
| Artkal code | S16 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Brown |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #65463d |
| RGB | 101, 70, 61 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.9, a* 12.0, b* 10.7 |
| HSL | 14°, 25 %, 32 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 7.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S16 Brown in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S16 Brown, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Brown (ΔE 2.3). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Brown | 2.3 | very close | #674c44 |
| Perler Gingerbread | 6.8 | similar | #7e5446 |
| Perler Cocoa | 12.3 | loose | #392928 |
| Hama 111 Dark Blush | 8.8 | similar | #835854 |
| Hama 63 Bronze | 9.9 | similar | #42312f |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 11.1 | loose | #87593d |
| Nabbi N03 Brown Medium | 3.1 | close | #5a3e36 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 8.9 | similar | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S16 Brown
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 779, Artkal S16 Brown is a close match (ΔE 3.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 779 Cocoa Dark | 3.4 | close | #624b45 |
| DMC 08 Driftwood Dark | 3.7 | close | #6a5046 |
| Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark | 6.0 | similar | #5c4636 |
| Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark | 7.4 | similar | #694228 |
| Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | 5.3 | close | #765141 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S16 Brown
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal S16 Brown
No Artkal brown is clearly darker than Artkal S16 Brown (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S63 Metallic Gold (#696046), L* 41 against 33.
- Lighter: Artkal S148 Mocha (#7a594f), L* 41 against 33.
- Lighter: Artkal S17 Light Brown (#895d49), L* 44 against 33.
Using Artkal S16 Brown in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 7.2:1, a strong edge, and 1.7:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S148 Mocha, is ΔE 6.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Brown for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Brown, ΔE 2.3) and Hama the furthest (Hama 111, ΔE 8.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S16 Brown
Artkal S16 Brown 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 C32 Brown (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S16 Brown?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Brown (#674c44), ΔE 2.3: a very close match. Next are Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 6.8) and Perler Cocoa (ΔE 12.3).
What hex code is Artkal S16 Brown?
Artkal S16 Brown is #65463d on screen: RGB 101, 70, 61, CIELAB L* 32.9, a* 12.0, b* 10.7, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S16 Brown?
DMC 779 Cocoa Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.4, close), followed by DMC 08 Driftwood Dark (ΔE 3.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 6.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S16 Brown?
Hama: Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 8.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S148 Mocha #7a594f
- Artkal S17 Light Brown #895d49
- Artkal S15 Redwood #9a4541
- Artkal S85 Red Wine #99323a
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Brown Perler, ΔE 2.3
- Hama 111 Dark Blush Hama, ΔE 8.8
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium Nabbi, ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 6.0