Artkal S17 Light Brown
On screen, Artkal S17 Light Brown is #895d49: a dark, soft brown. Nearest beads: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 3.0), Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 3.3), Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 4.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 3.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S17 Light Brown
#895d49 · RGB 137, 93, 73
Closest to Artkal S S17 in other brands
- DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 379 Fawn Dark ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 5.4 close
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 3.0 very close
Artkal S17 Light Brown at a glance
| Artkal code | S17 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Brown |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #895d49 |
| RGB | 137, 93, 73 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.7, a* 15.5, b* 18.7 |
| HSL | 19°, 30 %, 41 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S17 Light Brown in other bead brands
Nabbi has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S17 Light Brown, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Gingerbread | 4.1 | close | #7e5446 |
| Perler Light Brown | 6.1 | similar | #936848 |
| Perler Rust | 7.8 | similar | #995043 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 3.3 | close | #87593d |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 5.0 | close | #8a5937 |
| Hama 111 Dark Blush | 7.2 | similar | #835854 |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 3.0 | very close | #875f52 |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 12.2 | loose | #a76224 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S17 Light Brown
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 632, Artkal S17 Light Brown is a close match (ΔE 3.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 3.9 | close | #875539 |
| DMC 3860 Cocoa | 6.6 | similar | #7d5d57 |
| Anchor 379 Fawn Dark | 2.1 | very close | #8d6149 |
| Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium | 5.0 | close | #846550 |
| Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | 5.4 | close | #765141 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S17 Light Brown
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal S17 Light Brown
Artkal browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Light Brown, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown (#907c41), L* 53 against 44.
- Lighter: Artkal S82 Clay (#aa744e), L* 54 against 44.
- Lighter: Artkal S47 Marigold (#b27938), L* 56 against 44.
- Darker: Artkal S16 Brown (#65463d), L* 33 against 44.
Using Artkal S17 Light Brown in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.8:1, a clear edge, and 2.6:1 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 5.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Brown for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N27, ΔE 3.0) and Perler the furthest (Perler Gingerbread, ΔE 4.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S17 Light Brown
Artkal S17 Light 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 C31 Light Brown (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S17 Light Brown?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Gingerbread (#7e5446), ΔE 4.1: a close match. Next are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 6.1) and Perler Rust (ΔE 7.8).
What hex code is Artkal S17 Light Brown?
Artkal S17 Light Brown is #895d49 on screen: RGB 137, 93, 73, CIELAB L* 43.7, a* 15.5, b* 18.7, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S17 Light Brown?
DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.9, close), followed by DMC 3860 Cocoa (ΔE 6.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 379 Fawn Dark (ΔE 2.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S17 Light Brown?
Hama: Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 3.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 3.0, very close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S82 Clay #aa744e
- Artkal SE15 Bark #a37e66
- Artkal S148 Mocha #7a594f
- Artkal S16 Brown #65463d
- Artkal S41 Copper #9d5b2e
- Artkal S57 Buccaneer #b35540
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Gingerbread Perler, ΔE 4.1
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown Hama, ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate Nabbi, ΔE 3.0
- DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 3.9