Artkal S88 Dark Pink
Artkal S88 Dark Pink is a medium, vivid red fuse bead, #d62779 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Magenta (ΔE 5.1), Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (ΔE 8.3), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 13.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark (ΔE 2.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S88 Dark Pink
#d62779 · RGB 214, 39, 121
Closest to Artkal S S88 in other brands
- DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 87 Orchid Medium ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 702 Cerise ΔE 2.5 very close
- Perler Magenta ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 13.7 loose
Artkal S88 Dark Pink at a glance
| Artkal code | S88 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Pink |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #d62779 |
| RGB | 214, 39, 121 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.4, a* 69.8, b* -2.1 |
| HSL | 332°, 69 %, 50 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S88 Dark Pink in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S88 Dark Pink. The closest is Perler Magenta (ΔE 5.1, 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 Magenta | 5.1 | close | #e04284 |
| Perler Fruit Punch | 5.9 | close | #ca3b65 |
| Perler Pink | 8.0 | similar | #d45496 |
| Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia | 8.3 | similar | #ff208d |
| Hama 29 Claret | 12.6 | loose | #bf0142 |
| Hama 82 Plum | 14.9 | loose | #91175a |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 13.7 | loose | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 17.6 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S88 Dark Pink
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3804, Artkal S88 Dark Pink is a very close match (ΔE 2.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark | 2.8 | very close | #e02876 |
| DMC 601 Cranberry Dark | 3.4 | close | #d1286a |
| Anchor 87 Orchid Medium | 4.1 | close | #c73784 |
| Anchor 63 Magenta Dark | 5.3 | close | #e12068 |
| Madeira 702 Cerise | 2.5 | very close | #d7076f |
Artkal shades near Artkal S88 Dark Pink
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Artkal S88 Dark Pink
Artkal reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Pink, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S26 Magenta (#da4383), L* 52 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal S132 Flamingo (#df486d), L* 53 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal S25 Hot Pink (#dc519a), L* 56 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal SL3 Glitter Red (#c22933), L* 43 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S58 Paprika (#b11836), L* 38 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S85 Red Wine (#99323a), L* 37 against 48.
Using Artkal S88 Dark Pink in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.1:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.0:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S26 Magenta, is ΔE 4.4 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Pink for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Magenta, ΔE 5.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 13.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S88 Dark Pink
Artkal S88 Dark Pink 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 C09 Magenta (ΔE 4.4).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S88 Dark Pink?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Magenta (#e04284), ΔE 5.1: a close match. Next are Perler Fruit Punch (ΔE 5.9) and Perler Pink (ΔE 8.0).
What hex code is Artkal S88 Dark Pink?
Artkal S88 Dark Pink is #d62779 on screen: RGB 214, 39, 121, CIELAB L* 48.4, a* 69.8, b* -2.1, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S88 Dark Pink?
DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.8, very close), followed by DMC 601 Cranberry Dark (ΔE 3.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 87 Orchid Medium (ΔE 4.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S88 Dark Pink?
Hama: Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (ΔE 8.3, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 13.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S26 Magenta #da4383
- Artkal S25 Hot Pink #dc519a
- Artkal S38 Burgundy #a3134a
- Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood #921e5d
- Artkal S132 Flamingo #df486d
- Artkal S130 Fuschia #d6668e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Magenta Perler, ΔE 5.1
- Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia Hama, ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 13.7