Artkal S57 Buccaneer
On screen, Artkal S57 Buccaneer is #b35540: a medium, rich red. Nearest beads: Perler Rust (ΔE 6.3), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 10.4), Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 10.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3830 Terra Cotta (ΔE 1.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S57 Buccaneer
#b35540 · RGB 179, 85, 64
Closest to Artkal S S57 in other brands
- DMC 3830 Terra Cotta ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 5975 Brick Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 402 Terracotta Medium Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Perler Rust ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 13 Transparent Red ΔE 10.5 loose
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 10.4 loose
Artkal S57 Buccaneer at a glance
| Artkal code | S57 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Buccaneer |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #b35540 |
| RGB | 179, 85, 64 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.6, a* 36.5, b* 30.1 |
| HSL | 11°, 47 %, 48 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S57 Buccaneer in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S57 Buccaneer. The closest is Perler Rust (ΔE 6.3, 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 Rust | 6.3 | similar | #995043 |
| Perler Tomato | 6.4 | similar | #d14337 |
| Perler Spice | 8.4 | similar | #d9593a |
| Hama 13 Transparent Red | 10.5 | loose | #c02435 |
| Hama 04 Orange | 10.5 | loose | #d14803 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 11.8 | loose | #87593d |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 10.4 | loose | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 11.5 | loose | #875f52 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S57 Buccaneer
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3830 maps to Artkal S57 Buccaneer with ΔE 1.9, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3830 Terra Cotta | 1.9 | very close | #b95544 |
| DMC 22 Alizarin | 4.1 | close | #bc604e |
| Anchor 5975 Brick Dark | 2.7 | very close | #b65245 |
| Anchor 1007 Chicory Dark | 4.4 | close | #a05945 |
| Madeira 402 Terracotta Medium Light | 2.9 | very close | #ae4f41 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S57 Buccaneer
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S57 Buccaneer
Artkal reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Buccaneer, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S84 Deep Chestnut (#be5d65), L* 52 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal S132 Flamingo (#df486d), L* 53 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal S66 Blaze Orange (#e5533c), L* 55 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal SL3 Glitter Red (#c22933), L* 43 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S15 Redwood (#9a4541), L* 40 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S34 Red (#b61927), L* 39 against 48.
Using Artkal S57 Buccaneer in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 4.2:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 2.9:1. That makes Buccaneer an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S05 Tall Poppy, is ΔE 7.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Buccaneer for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Rust, ΔE 6.3) and Hama the furthest (Hama 13, ΔE 10.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S57 Buccaneer
Artkal S57 Buccaneer 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 C29 Buccaneer (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S57 Buccaneer?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Rust (#995043), ΔE 6.3: a similar shade. Next are Perler Tomato (ΔE 6.4) and Perler Spice (ΔE 8.4).
What hex code is Artkal S57 Buccaneer?
Artkal S57 Buccaneer is #b35540 on screen: RGB 179, 85, 64, CIELAB L* 47.6, a* 36.5, b* 30.1, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S57 Buccaneer?
DMC 3830 Terra Cotta is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.9, very close), followed by DMC 22 Alizarin (ΔE 4.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 5975 Brick Dark (ΔE 2.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S57 Buccaneer?
Hama: Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 10.5, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 10.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S84 Deep Chestnut #be5d65
- Artkal S66 Blaze Orange #e5533c
- Artkal S05 Tall Poppy #cb3531
- Artkal S15 Redwood #9a4541
- Artkal SL3 Glitter Red #c22933
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Rust Perler, ΔE 6.3
- Hama 13 Transparent Red Hama, ΔE 10.5
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 10.4