Artkal S83 Sienna
On screen, Artkal S83 Sienna is #bb6833: a medium, rich orange. Nearest beads: Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 4.7), Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 5.9), Perler Light Brown (ΔE 10.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 301 Mahogany Medium (ΔE 3.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S83 Sienna
#bb6833 · RGB 187, 104, 51
Closest to Artkal S S83 in other brands
- DMC 301 Mahogany Medium ΔE 3.2 close
- Anchor 369 Spice Medium ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 2010 Tan Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 10.2 loose
- Hama 21 Light Brown ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 5.9 close
Artkal S83 Sienna at a glance
| Artkal code | S83 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sienna |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #bb6833 |
| RGB | 187, 104, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 52.6, a* 28.9, b* 43.3 |
| HSL | 23°, 57 %, 47 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 52.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S83 Sienna in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S83 Sienna. The closest is Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 4.7, 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 Light Brown | 10.2 | loose | #936848 |
| Perler Spice | 10.2 | loose | #d9593a |
| Perler Orange | 10.7 | loose | #eb7b31 |
| Hama 21 Light Brown | 4.7 | close | #be6c21 |
| Hama 04 Orange | 8.9 | similar | #d14803 |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 12.2 | loose | #8a5937 |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 5.9 | close | #a76224 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 10.9 | loose | #f3601b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S83 Sienna
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 301, Artkal S83 Sienna is a close match (ΔE 3.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 301 Mahogany Medium | 3.2 | close | #b35f2b |
| DMC 921 Copper | 3.9 | close | #c66218 |
| Anchor 369 Spice Medium | 3.5 | close | #b87243 |
| Anchor 309 Topaz Dark | 4.3 | close | #ad5f26 |
| Madeira 2010 Tan Medium | 4.9 | close | #ad5e34 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S83 Sienna
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Artkal S83 Sienna
Artkal oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sienna, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S97 Papaya (#dc772b), L* 60 against 53.
- Lighter: Artkal SN1 Neon Orange (#ff7405), L* 65 against 53.
- Lighter: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (#e68739), L* 65 against 53.
- Darker: Artkal S41 Copper (#9d5b2e), L* 45 against 53.
Using Artkal S83 Sienna in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.5:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.5:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S82 Clay, is ΔE 6.6 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Sienna for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 21, ΔE 4.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Light Brown, ΔE 10.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S83 Sienna
Artkal S83 Sienna 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 C73 Sienna (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S83 Sienna?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Brown (#936848), ΔE 10.2: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Spice (ΔE 10.2) and Perler Orange (ΔE 10.7).
What hex code is Artkal S83 Sienna?
Artkal S83 Sienna is #bb6833 on screen: RGB 187, 104, 51, CIELAB L* 52.6, a* 28.9, b* 43.3, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S83 Sienna?
DMC 301 Mahogany Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.2, close), followed by DMC 921 Copper (ΔE 3.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 369 Spice Medium (ΔE 3.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S83 Sienna?
Hama: Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 5.9, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S97 Papaya #dc772b
- Artkal S39 Yellow Orange #e68739
- Artkal S41 Copper #9d5b2e
- Artkal S82 Clay #aa744e
- Artkal S47 Marigold #b27938
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Brown Perler, ΔE 10.2
- Hama 21 Light Brown Hama, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N05 Caramel Nabbi, ΔE 5.9