Artkal S27 Yellow
On screen, Artkal S27 Yellow is #eac125: a light, vivid yellow. Nearest beads: Perler Sunflower (ΔE 2.5), Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 2.8), Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 3.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light (ΔE 4.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S27 Yellow
#eac125 · RGB 234, 193, 37
Closest to Artkal S S27 in other brands
- DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 108 Topaz Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 2.5 very close
- Hama 03 Yellow ΔE 2.8 very close
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 3.2 close
Artkal S27 Yellow at a glance
| Artkal code | S27 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Yellow |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #eac125 |
| RGB | 234, 193, 37 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.5, a* 0.9, b* 75.3 |
| HSL | 48°, 82 %, 53 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S27 Yellow in other bead brands
Perler and Hama have a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S27 Yellow, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Sunflower (ΔE 2.5). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Sunflower | 2.5 | very close | #deba0b |
| Perler Yellow | 4.9 | close | #e7ce3e |
| Perler Lemon | 6.8 | similar | #f6d901 |
| Hama 03 Yellow | 2.8 | very close | #e9c704 |
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 8.2 | similar | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 9.2 | similar | #ffe660 |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 3.2 | close | #f9ca00 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 10.6 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S27 Yellow
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 725, Artkal S27 Yellow is a close match (ΔE 4.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light | 4.8 | close | #ffc840 |
| DMC 726 Topaz Light | 5.5 | close | #fdd755 |
| Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark | 3.7 | close | #fccd0d |
| Anchor 297 Jonquil Medium | 4.0 | close | #fcd01d |
| Madeira 108 Topaz Light | 4.3 | close | #ffcb3f |
Artkal shades near Artkal S27 Yellow
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S27 Yellow
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Yellow, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow (#e1d367), L* 84 against 79.
- Lighter: Artkal ST4 Transparent Yellow (#dadf3d), L* 86 against 79.
- Lighter: Artkal S52 Picasso (#eade7f), L* 88 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal SL4 Glitter Yellow (#cdbd00), L* 76 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal S90 Pastel Orange (#d9b35e), L* 75 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal S86 Goldenrod (#e8ae00), L* 74 against 79.
Using Artkal S27 Yellow in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 8.3:1, a strong edge, against 1.5:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
Artkal S48 Corn is only ΔE 2.2 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Yellow, 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 Sunflower, ΔE 2.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N14, ΔE 3.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S27 Yellow
Artkal S27 Yellow 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 C11 Yellow (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S27 Yellow?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sunflower (#deba0b), ΔE 2.5: a very close match. Next are Perler Yellow (ΔE 4.9) and Perler Lemon (ΔE 6.8).
What hex code is Artkal S27 Yellow?
Artkal S27 Yellow is #eac125 on screen: RGB 234, 193, 37, CIELAB L* 79.5, a* 0.9, b* 75.3, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S27 Yellow?
DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.8, close), followed by DMC 726 Topaz Light (ΔE 5.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark (ΔE 3.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S27 Yellow?
Hama: Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 2.8, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 3.2, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S14 Sandstorm #e1c835
- Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow #e1d367
- Artkal SL4 Glitter Yellow #cdbd00
- Artkal S86 Goldenrod #e8ae00
- Artkal S48 Corn #ecc03d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sunflower Perler, ΔE 2.5
- Hama 03 Yellow Hama, ΔE 2.8
- Nabbi N14 Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 3.2