Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood
Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood is a dark, rich red fuse bead, #921e5d on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 0.9), Perler Raspberry (ΔE 4.9), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 9.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 718 Plum (ΔE 2.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood
#921e5d · RGB 146, 30, 93
Closest to Artkal S S49 in other brands
- DMC 718 Plum ΔE 2.4 very close
- Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 706 Mauve Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Raspberry ΔE 4.9 close
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 0.9 identical
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 9.2 similar
Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood at a glance
| Artkal code | S49 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Mulberry Wood |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #921e5d |
| RGB | 146, 30, 93 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.6, a* 52.0, b* -7.9 |
| HSL | 327°, 66 %, 35 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 7.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 0.9). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Raspberry | 4.9 | close | #983864 |
| Perler Eggplant | 7.7 | similar | #6f3255 |
| Perler Cranapple | 10.4 | loose | #843947 |
| Hama 82 Plum | 0.9 | identical | #91175a |
| Hama 118 Maroon Red | 14.1 | loose | #612932 |
| Hama 29 Claret | 14.5 | loose | #bf0142 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 9.2 | similar | #813547 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 18.7 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 718, Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood is a very close match (ΔE 2.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 718 Plum | 2.4 | very close | #9c2462 |
| DMC 917 Plum Medium | 2.4 | very close | #9b1359 |
| Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark | 3.5 | close | #8a3059 |
| Anchor 88 Orchid Medium Dark | 5.3 | close | #ae1164 |
| Madeira 706 Mauve Dark | 4.1 | close | #9e006c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood
No Artkal red is clearly darker than Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S85 Red Wine (#99323a), L* 37 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S58 Paprika (#b11836), L* 38 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S15 Redwood (#9a4541), L* 40 against 34.
Using Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 7.0:1, a strong edge, and 1.8:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S38 Burgundy, is ΔE 7.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Mulberry Wood for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 82, ΔE 0.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 9.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood
Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood 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.
The Artkal C range has no bead of the same name; its closest mini color is Artkal C64 Rose (ΔE 6.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Raspberry (#983864), ΔE 4.9: a close match. Next are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 7.7) and Perler Cranapple (ΔE 10.4).
What hex code is Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood?
Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood is #921e5d on screen: RGB 146, 30, 93, CIELAB L* 33.6, a* 52.0, b* -7.9, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood?
DMC 718 Plum is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.4, very close), followed by DMC 917 Plum Medium (ΔE 2.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark (ΔE 3.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood?
Hama: Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 0.9, identical). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 9.2, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S38 Burgundy #a3134a
- Artkal S88 Dark Pink #d62779
- Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red #9d1a38
- Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve #704b6d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Raspberry Perler, ΔE 4.9
- Hama 82 Plum Hama, ΔE 0.9
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 9.2