Artkal S47 Marigold
On screen, Artkal S47 Marigold is #b27938: a medium, rich brown. Nearest beads: Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 6.1), Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 8.3), Perler Honey (ΔE 9.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3826 Golden Brown (ΔE 3.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S47 Marigold
#b27938 · RGB 178, 121, 56
Closest to Artkal S S47 in other brands
- DMC 3826 Golden Brown ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 901 Tawny Medium ΔE 3.0 close
- Madeira 2103 Hazelnut Brown Light ΔE 1.2 very close
- Perler Honey ΔE 9.6 similar
- Hama 21 Light Brown ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 8.3 similar
Artkal S47 Marigold at a glance
| Artkal code | S47 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Marigold |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #b27938 |
| RGB | 178, 121, 56 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.5, a* 16.0, b* 43.6 |
| HSL | 32°, 52 %, 46 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S47 Marigold in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S47 Marigold. The closest is Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 6.1, 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 Honey | 9.6 | similar | #da8c2c |
| Perler Light Brown | 11.0 | loose | #936848 |
| Perler Butterscotch | 11.7 | loose | #da9964 |
| Hama 21 Light Brown | 6.1 | similar | #be6c21 |
| Hama 61 Gold | 9.9 | similar | #d99350 |
| Hama 75 Tan | 10.2 | loose | #b78c6d |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 8.3 | similar | #a76224 |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 9.2 | similar | #b58b69 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S47 Marigold
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3826 maps to Artkal S47 Marigold with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3826 Golden Brown | 3.1 | close | #ad7239 |
| DMC 167 Yellow Beige Very Dark | 4.0 | close | #a77c49 |
| Anchor 901 Tawny Medium | 3.0 | close | #b67a27 |
| Anchor 374 Desert Medium | 4.8 | close | #a36e36 |
| Madeira 2103 Hazelnut Brown Light | 1.2 | very close | #b27c3f |
Artkal shades near Artkal S47 Marigold
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal S47 Marigold
Artkal browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Marigold, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S95 Salmon (#e07b69), L* 63 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint (#c58b60), L* 63 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S110 Beach Beige (#ab9745), L* 63 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S17 Light Brown (#895d49), L* 44 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S148 Mocha (#7a594f), L* 41 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S63 Metallic Gold (#696046), L* 41 against 56.
Using Artkal S47 Marigold in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 3.9:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Artkal S01 White 3.2:1, so Marigold pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S82 Clay, is ΔE 6.9 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Marigold for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 21, ΔE 6.1) and Perler the furthest (Perler Honey, ΔE 9.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S47 Marigold
Artkal S47 Marigold 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 C28 Marigold (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S47 Marigold?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Honey (#da8c2c), ΔE 9.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 11.0) and Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 11.7).
What hex code is Artkal S47 Marigold?
Artkal S47 Marigold is #b27938 on screen: RGB 178, 121, 56, CIELAB L* 55.5, a* 16.0, b* 43.6, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S47 Marigold?
DMC 3826 Golden Brown is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 167 Yellow Beige Very Dark (ΔE 4.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 901 Tawny Medium (ΔE 3.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S47 Marigold?
Hama: Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 6.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 8.3, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE14 Toffee #ac7f5d
- Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint #c58b60
- Artkal S82 Clay #aa744e
- Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown #907c41
- Artkal S83 Sienna #bb6833
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Honey Perler, ΔE 9.6
- Hama 21 Light Brown Hama, ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N05 Caramel Nabbi, ΔE 8.3