Artkal S18 Sand
On screen, Artkal S18 Sand is #dca384: a light, soft beige. Nearest beads: Perler Orange Cream (ΔE 5.4), Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 6.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 21 Alizarin Light (ΔE 4.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S18 Sand
#dca384 · RGB 220, 163, 132
Closest to Artkal S S18 in other brands
- DMC 21 Alizarin Light ΔE 4.2 close
- Anchor 868 Flesh Medium ΔE 4.4 close
- Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 5.4 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 6.0 close
Artkal S18 Sand at a glance
| Artkal code | S18 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sand |
| Color family | Beige and tan |
| Hex (screen) | #dca384 |
| RGB | 220, 163, 132 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.6, a* 17.1, b* 24.4 |
| HSL | 21°, 56 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S18 Sand in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S18 Sand. The closest is Perler Orange Cream (ΔE 5.4, 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 Orange Cream | 5.4 | close | #efb79b |
| Perler Fawn | 5.4 | close | #c9a385 |
| Perler Butterscotch | 6.6 | similar | #da9964 |
| Hama 27 Beige | 5.4 | close | #dcb18e |
| Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) | 7.4 | similar | #edbf9f |
| Hama 105 Light Apricot | 7.5 | similar | #ffac78 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 6.0 | close | #eeb182 |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 6.6 | similar | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S18 Sand
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 21, Artkal S18 Sand is a close match (ΔE 4.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 21 Alizarin Light | 4.2 | close | #d79982 |
| DMC 20 Shrimp | 5.7 | close | #f7af93 |
| Anchor 868 Flesh Medium | 4.4 | close | #eaa68e |
| Anchor 376 Fawn Light | 4.7 | close | #d7ad98 |
| Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh | 6.3 | similar | #f1a994 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S18 Sand
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker beiges next to Artkal S18 Sand
Artkal beiges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sand, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S93 Pale Skin (#dcb794), L* 77 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal S154 Sahara Sand (#e3c09a), L* 80 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal S67 Vanilla (#e9c1a6), L* 81 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal SE13 Peanut (#bc9d77), L* 67 against 72.
Using Artkal S18 Sand in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 6.6:1, a clear edge, against 1.9:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
Artkal S50 Mandys Pink is only ΔE 2.0 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Sand, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Orange Cream, ΔE 5.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N07, ΔE 6.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S18 Sand
Artkal S18 Sand 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 C23 Sand (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S18 Sand?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Perler Fawn (ΔE 5.4) and Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 6.6).
What hex code is Artkal S18 Sand?
Artkal S18 Sand is #dca384 on screen: RGB 220, 163, 132, CIELAB L* 71.6, a* 17.1, b* 24.4, in the beige and tan family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S18 Sand?
DMC 21 Alizarin Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.2, close), followed by DMC 20 Shrimp (ΔE 5.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 868 Flesh Medium (ΔE 4.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S18 Sand?
Hama: Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 5.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 6.0, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S93 Pale Skin #dcb794
- Artkal S67 Vanilla #e9c1a6
- Artkal SE13 Peanut #bc9d77
- Artkal S50 Mandys Pink #e2a488
- Artkal S68 Tan #cc9b74
- Artkal SE12 Desert #deb181
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Orange Cream Perler, ΔE 5.4
- Hama 27 Beige Hama, ΔE 5.4
- Nabbi N07 Sand Nabbi, ΔE 6.0
- DMC 21 Alizarin Light DMC thread, ΔE 4.2