Artkal S40 Carnation Pink
Artkal S40 Carnation Pink is a medium, rich pink fuse bead, #e182b0 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Cotton Candy (ΔE 3.7), Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 5.7), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 7.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3608 Plum Very Light (ΔE 6.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink
#e182b0 · RGB 225, 130, 176
Closest to Artkal S S40 in other brands
- DMC 3608 Plum Very Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Anchor 66 Raspberry Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 614 Rose Very Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Cotton Candy ΔE 3.7 close
- Hama 06 Pink ΔE 5.7 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 7.0 similar
Artkal S40 Carnation Pink at a glance
| Artkal code | S40 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Carnation Pink |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #e182b0 |
| RGB | 225, 130, 176 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 65.8, a* 42.3, b* -8.3 |
| HSL | 331°, 61 %, 70 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 65.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S40 Carnation Pink in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S40 Carnation Pink. The closest is Perler Cotton Candy (ΔE 3.7, 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 Cotton Candy | 3.7 | close | #f479b0 |
| Perler Bubblegum | 5.0 | close | #d8729a |
| Perler Twilight Plum | 5.6 | close | #c685b1 |
| Hama 06 Pink | 5.7 | close | #ea8aa5 |
| Hama 72 Translucent Pink | 7.3 | similar | #f097b0 |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 9.7 | similar | #d67ad1 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 7.0 | similar | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 17.0 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S40 Carnation Pink
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3608 maps to Artkal S40 Carnation Pink with ΔE 6.3, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3608 Plum Very Light | 6.3 | similar | #ea9cc4 |
| DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light | 7.1 | similar | #ff8cae |
| Anchor 66 Raspberry Light | 2.9 | very close | #e987ad |
| Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light | 3.1 | close | #dd78b1 |
| Madeira 614 Rose Very Light | 2.0 | very close | #ec85b6 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S40 Carnation Pink
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Artkal S40 Carnation Pink
Artkal pinks at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Carnation Pink, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink (#dc9ea9), L* 71 against 66.
- Lighter: Artkal S129 Rosebud Pink (#d5a6ba), L* 73 against 66.
- Lighter: Artkal S28 Lily Pink (#dda1cc), L* 73 against 66.
- Darker: Artkal S06 Raspberry Pink (#ef67b2), L* 63 against 66.
Using Artkal S40 Carnation Pink in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 5.5:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.2:1, so Carnation Pink pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S06 Raspberry Pink, is ΔE 6.2 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Carnation Pink for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Cotton Candy, ΔE 3.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 7.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S40 Carnation Pink
Artkal S40 Carnation Pink 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 C07 Carnation Pink (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S40 Carnation Pink?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cotton Candy (#f479b0), ΔE 3.7: a close match. Next are Perler Bubblegum (ΔE 5.0) and Perler Twilight Plum (ΔE 5.6).
What hex code is Artkal S40 Carnation Pink?
Artkal S40 Carnation Pink is #e182b0 on screen: RGB 225, 130, 176, CIELAB L* 65.8, a* 42.3, b* -8.3, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S40 Carnation Pink?
DMC 3608 Plum Very Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.3, similar), followed by DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 66 Raspberry Light (ΔE 2.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S40 Carnation Pink?
Hama: Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 5.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 7.0, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink #dc9ea9
- Artkal S28 Lily Pink #dda1cc
- Artkal SE10 Wild Berry #d977cd
- Artkal S06 Raspberry Pink #ef67b2
- Artkal S130 Fuschia #d6668e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cotton Candy Perler, ΔE 3.7
- Hama 06 Pink Hama, ΔE 5.7
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 7.0