Artkal S52 Picasso
Artkal S52 Picasso (#eade7f on screen) is a very light, rich yellow 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 2.7), Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (ΔE 3.1), Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 5.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 17 Yellow Plum Light (ΔE 3.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S52 Picasso
#eade7f · RGB 234, 222, 127
Closest to Artkal S S52 in other brands
- DMC 17 Yellow Plum Light ΔE 3.2 close
- Anchor 293 Jonquil Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 103 Lemon Medium ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 2.7 very close
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 3.1 close
Artkal S52 Picasso at a glance
| Artkal code | S52 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Picasso |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #eade7f |
| RGB | 234, 222, 127 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 87.6, a* -8.6, b* 47.8 |
| HSL | 53°, 72 %, 71 % |
| Lightness | very light (L* 87.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 10.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S52 Picasso in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S52 Picasso, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Pastel Yellow | 2.7 | very close | #e9e290 |
| Perler Sherbet | 6.1 | similar | #d8e47c |
| Perler Slime | 6.9 | similar | #c8c85c |
| Hama 43 Pastel Yellow | 5.6 | close | #e7e45a |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 6.2 | similar | #ffe660 |
| Hama 39 Fluorescent Yellow | 10.8 | loose | #f1f21c |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 3.1 | close | #f5ec8d |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 7.8 | similar | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S52 Picasso
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 17, Artkal S52 Picasso is a close match (ΔE 3.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 17 Yellow Plum Light | 3.2 | close | #e5e272 |
| DMC 18 Yellow Plum | 3.5 | close | #d9d56d |
| Anchor 293 Jonquil Light | 4.1 | close | #fce378 |
| Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light | 4.9 | close | #fceca0 |
| Madeira 103 Lemon Medium | 2.6 | very close | #f7e67f |
Artkal shades near Artkal S52 Picasso
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S52 Picasso
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Picasso, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SN3 Neon Yellow (#f2f33c), L* 93 against 88.
- Darker: Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow (#e1d367), L* 84 against 88.
- Darker: Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss (#d6ca6a), L* 81 against 88.
- Darker: Artkal S14 Sandstorm (#e1c835), L* 81 against 88.
Using Artkal S52 Picasso in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 10.4:1, a strong edge, against 1.2:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow, is ΔE 3.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Picasso for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Yellow, ΔE 2.7) and Hama the furthest (Hama 43, ΔE 5.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S52 Picasso
Artkal S52 Picasso 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 C10 Picasso (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S52 Picasso?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Yellow (#e9e290), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Perler Sherbet (ΔE 6.1) and Perler Slime (ΔE 6.9).
What hex code is Artkal S52 Picasso?
Artkal S52 Picasso is #eade7f on screen: RGB 234, 222, 127, CIELAB L* 87.6, a* -8.6, b* 47.8, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S52 Picasso?
DMC 17 Yellow Plum Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.2, close), followed by DMC 18 Yellow Plum (ΔE 3.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 293 Jonquil Light (ΔE 4.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S52 Picasso?
Hama: Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 5.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S65 Canary #e2e65d
- Artkal SN3 Neon Yellow #f2f33c
- Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow #e1d367
- Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss #d6ca6a
- Artkal S149 Creme #efdba1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Yellow Perler, ΔE 2.7
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow Hama, ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 293 Jonquil Light Anchor thread, ΔE 4.1