Artkal S86 Goldenrod
Artkal S86 Goldenrod is a light, vivid yellow fuse bead, #e8ae00 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 3.4), Perler Sunflower (ΔE 6.4), Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 7.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 972 Canary Deep (ΔE 4.7).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S86 Goldenrod
#e8ae00 · RGB 232, 174, 0
Closest to Artkal S S86 in other brands
- DMC 972 Canary Deep ΔE 4.7 close
- Anchor 298 Jonquil Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Madeira 113 Yellow Medium ΔE 4.6 close
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 3.4 close
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 7.7 similar
Artkal S86 Goldenrod at a glance
| Artkal code | S86 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Goldenrod |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #e8ae00 |
| RGB | 232, 174, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.5, a* 9.4, b* 77.4 |
| HSL | 45°, 100 %, 45 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S86 Goldenrod in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S86 Goldenrod. The closest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 3.4, 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 Sunflower | 6.4 | similar | #deba0b |
| Perler Cheddar | 7.6 | similar | #fbb146 |
| Perler Rich Butter | 8.9 | similar | #f6ca69 |
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 3.4 | close | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 03 Yellow | 8.7 | similar | #e9c704 |
| Hama 60 Teddybear Brown | 10.6 | loose | #f0981e |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 7.7 | similar | #f9ca00 |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 12.0 | loose | #ee9527 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S86 Goldenrod
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 972 maps to Artkal S86 Goldenrod with ΔE 4.7, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 972 Canary Deep | 4.7 | close | #ffb515 |
| DMC 729 Old Gold Medium | 6.2 | similar | #d0a53e |
| Anchor 298 Jonquil Dark | 4.0 | close | #fbb51e |
| Anchor 302 Citrus Medium Light | 5.4 | close | #fabd48 |
| Madeira 113 Yellow Medium | 4.6 | close | #ffbc23 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S86 Goldenrod
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S86 Goldenrod
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Goldenrod, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S27 Yellow (#eac125), L* 79 against 74.
- Lighter: Artkal S48 Corn (#ecc03d), L* 80 against 74.
- Lighter: Artkal S14 Sandstorm (#e1c835), L* 81 against 74.
- Darker: Artkal S92 Dandelion (#cea433), L* 69 against 74.
- Darker: Artkal S70 Drark Algae (#adad29), L* 69 against 74.
- Darker: Artkal S114 Light Greengray (#a59f65), L* 65 against 74.
Using Artkal S86 Goldenrod in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 7.2:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.7:1, so Goldenrod pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S48 Corn, is ΔE 5.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Goldenrod for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 14, ΔE 3.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N14, ΔE 7.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S86 Goldenrod
Artkal S86 Goldenrod 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 C71 Goldenrod (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S86 Goldenrod?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sunflower (#deba0b), ΔE 6.4: a similar shade. Next are Perler Cheddar (ΔE 7.6) and Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 8.9).
What hex code is Artkal S86 Goldenrod?
Artkal S86 Goldenrod is #e8ae00 on screen: RGB 232, 174, 0, CIELAB L* 74.5, a* 9.4, b* 77.4, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S86 Goldenrod?
DMC 972 Canary Deep is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.7, close), followed by DMC 729 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 6.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 298 Jonquil Dark (ΔE 4.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S86 Goldenrod?
Hama: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 3.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 7.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S27 Yellow #eac125
- Artkal S48 Corn #ecc03d
- Artkal S109 Beige #c4ae64
- Artkal S92 Dandelion #cea433
- Artkal S90 Pastel Orange #d9b35e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sunflower Perler, ΔE 6.4
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow Hama, ΔE 3.4
- Nabbi N14 Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 7.7