Artkal S68 Tan
Artkal S68 Tan (#cc9b74 on screen) is a medium, rich orange 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Fawn (ΔE 3.8), Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 5.5), Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 5.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light (ΔE 2.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S68 Tan
#cc9b74 · RGB 204, 155, 116
Closest to Artkal S S68 in other brands
- DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 368 Spice Medium Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Fawn ΔE 3.8 close
- Hama 75 Tan ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 5.7 close
Artkal S68 Tan at a glance
| Artkal code | S68 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Tan |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #cc9b74 |
| RGB | 204, 155, 116 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 67.7, a* 13.3, b* 27.5 |
| HSL | 27°, 46 %, 63 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 67.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S68 Tan in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S68 Tan. The closest is Perler Fawn (ΔE 3.8, 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 Fawn | 3.8 | close | #c9a385 |
| Perler Butterscotch | 4.3 | close | #da9964 |
| Perler Tan | 8.0 | similar | #c5ac90 |
| Hama 75 Tan | 5.5 | close | #b78c6d |
| Hama 27 Beige | 6.1 | similar | #dcb18e |
| Hama 61 Gold | 6.9 | similar | #d99350 |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 5.7 | close | #b58b69 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 7.3 | similar | #eeb182 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S68 Tan
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 422, Artkal S68 Tan is a very close match (ΔE 2.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light | 2.8 | very close | #c69f7b |
| DMC 612 Drab Brown Light | 4.4 | close | #bc9a78 |
| Anchor 368 Spice Medium Light | 3.8 | close | #d29a64 |
| Anchor 347 Bark Light | 4.6 | close | #d0925c |
| Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light | 6.3 | similar | #dca669 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S68 Tan
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Artkal S68 Tan
Artkal oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Tan, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S50 Mandys Pink (#e2a488), L* 73 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange (#f0a149), L* 73 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal SE12 Desert (#deb181), L* 75 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S97 Papaya (#dc772b), L* 60 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S83 Sienna (#bb6833), L* 53 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S41 Copper (#9d5b2e), L* 45 against 68.
Using Artkal S68 Tan in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.8:1, a clear edge, against 2.1:1 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 S81 Deer, is ΔE 3.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Tan for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Fawn, ΔE 3.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N20, ΔE 5.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S68 Tan
Artkal S68 Tan 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 C154 Sunkissed Teint (ΔE 4.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S68 Tan?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Fawn (#c9a385), ΔE 3.8: a close match. Next are Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 4.3) and Perler Tan (ΔE 8.0).
What hex code is Artkal S68 Tan?
Artkal S68 Tan is #cc9b74 on screen: RGB 204, 155, 116, CIELAB L* 67.7, a* 13.3, b* 27.5, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S68 Tan?
DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.8, very close), followed by DMC 612 Drab Brown Light (ΔE 4.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 368 Spice Medium Light (ΔE 3.8).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S68 Tan?
Hama: Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 5.5, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 5.7, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S50 Mandys Pink #e2a488
- Artkal SE12 Desert #deb181
- Artkal S39 Yellow Orange #e68739
- Artkal S97 Papaya #dc772b
- Artkal S81 Deer #bf9168
- Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint #c58b60
- Artkal S18 Sand #dca384
- Artkal SE13 Peanut #bc9d77
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Fawn Perler, ΔE 3.8
- Hama 75 Tan Hama, ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown Nabbi, ΔE 5.7