Artkal S32 Beeswax
Artkal S32 Beeswax is a very light, soft beige fuse bead, #eed39e on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 8.5), Nabbi N12 Ivory (ΔE 10.7), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 10.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 676 Old Gold Light (ΔE 2.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S32 Beeswax
#eed39e · RGB 238, 211, 158
Closest to Artkal S S32 in other brands
- DMC 676 Old Gold Light ΔE 2.1 very close
- Anchor 852 Turf Very Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 8.5 similar
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 10.9 loose
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 10.7 loose
Artkal S32 Beeswax at a glance
| Artkal code | S32 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Beeswax |
| Color family | Beige and tan |
| Hex (screen) | #eed39e |
| RGB | 238, 211, 158 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 85.6, a* 1.9, b* 29.7 |
| HSL | 40°, 70 %, 78 % |
| Lightness | very light (L* 85.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 9.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S32 Beeswax in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S32 Beeswax. The closest is Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 8.5, similar), 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 Rich Butter | 8.5 | similar | #f6ca69 |
| Perler Mocha | 8.8 | similar | #c8b693 |
| Perler Pastel Yellow | 9.1 | similar | #e9e290 |
| Hama 02 Cream | 10.9 | loose | #e4e4c5 |
| Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) | 10.9 | loose | #edbf9f |
| Hama 27 Beige | 11.4 | loose | #dcb18e |
| Nabbi N12 Ivory | 10.7 | loose | #e2d0bf |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 10.9 | loose | #f5ec8d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S32 Beeswax
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 676 maps to Artkal S32 Beeswax with ΔE 2.1, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 676 Old Gold Light | 2.1 | very close | #e5ce97 |
| DMC 738 Tan Very Light | 3.1 | close | #eccc9e |
| Anchor 852 Turf Very Light | 2.6 | very close | #e3cf9f |
| Anchor 300 Citrus Light | 3.0 | close | #f7dd9f |
| Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light | 4.1 | close | #f8dbb2 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S32 Beeswax
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker beiges next to Artkal S32 Beeswax
No Artkal beige is clearly lighter than Artkal S32 Beeswax (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S67 Vanilla (#e9c1a6), L* 81 against 86.
- Darker: Artkal S154 Sahara Sand (#e3c09a), L* 80 against 86.
- Darker: Artkal S93 Pale Skin (#dcb794), L* 77 against 86.
Using Artkal S32 Beeswax in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 9.9:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.2:1, so Beeswax pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S149 Creme, is ΔE 3.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Beeswax for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Rich Butter, ΔE 8.5) and Hama the furthest (Hama 02, ΔE 10.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S32 Beeswax
Artkal S32 Beeswax 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 C24 Beeswax (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S32 Beeswax?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Rich Butter (#f6ca69), ΔE 8.5: a similar shade. Next are Perler Mocha (ΔE 8.8) and Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 9.1).
What hex code is Artkal S32 Beeswax?
Artkal S32 Beeswax is #eed39e on screen: RGB 238, 211, 158, CIELAB L* 85.6, a* 1.9, b* 29.7, in the beige and tan family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S32 Beeswax?
DMC 676 Old Gold Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.1, very close), followed by DMC 738 Tan Very Light (ΔE 3.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 852 Turf Very Light (ΔE 2.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S32 Beeswax?
Hama: Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 10.9, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N12 Ivory (ΔE 10.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S154 Sahara Sand #e3c09a
- Artkal S93 Pale Skin #dcb794
- Artkal S149 Creme #efdba1
- Artkal S108 Seashell Beige #cfc179
- Artkal S51 Spring Sun #dfdabd
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Rich Butter Perler, ΔE 8.5
- Hama 02 Cream Hama, ΔE 10.9
- Nabbi N12 Ivory Nabbi, ΔE 10.7