Artkal SE12 Desert
Artkal SE12 Desert (#deb181 on screen) is a light, rich orange 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 3.7), Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 4.6), Perler Sand (ΔE 5.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 437 Tan Light (ΔE 2.7).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE12 Desert
#deb181 · RGB 222, 177, 129
Closest to Artkal S SE12 in other brands
- DMC 437 Tan Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Anchor 367 Spice Light ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Sand ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 4.6 close
Artkal SE12 Desert at a glance
| Artkal code | SE12 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Desert |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #deb181 |
| RGB | 222, 177, 129 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.2, a* 10.1, b* 30.8 |
| HSL | 31°, 58 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 75.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE12 Desert in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE12 Desert. The closest is Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 3.7, 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 Sand | 5.5 | close | #e5be9e |
| Perler Fawn | 6.4 | similar | #c9a385 |
| Perler Tan | 7.2 | similar | #c5ac90 |
| Hama 27 Beige | 3.7 | close | #dcb18e |
| Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) | 6.4 | similar | #edbf9f |
| Hama 105 Light Apricot | 9.0 | similar | #ffac78 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 4.6 | close | #eeb182 |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 9.7 | similar | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE12 Desert
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 437, Artkal SE12 Desert is a very close match (ΔE 2.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 437 Tan Light | 2.7 | very close | #e4bb8e |
| DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale | 5.7 | close | #f7bb77 |
| Anchor 367 Spice Light | 1.6 | very close | #e3b386 |
| Anchor 372 Desert Light | 3.4 | close | #e3bb85 |
| Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light | 4.1 | close | #dca669 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE12 Desert
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Artkal SE12 Desert
No Artkal orange is clearly lighter than Artkal SE12 Desert (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S68 Tan (#cc9b74), L* 68 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (#e68739), L* 65 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal SN1 Neon Orange (#ff7405), L* 65 against 75.
Using Artkal SE12 Desert in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.3:1, a strong edge, against 1.7:1 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 S93 Pale Skin, is ΔE 3.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Desert for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 27, ΔE 3.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Sand, ΔE 5.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE12 Desert
Artkal SE12 Desert 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 C92 Pale Skin (ΔE 3.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE12 Desert?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sand (#e5be9e), ΔE 5.5: a close match. Next are Perler Fawn (ΔE 6.4) and Perler Tan (ΔE 7.2).
What hex code is Artkal SE12 Desert?
Artkal SE12 Desert is #deb181 on screen: RGB 222, 177, 129, CIELAB L* 75.2, a* 10.1, b* 30.8, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE12 Desert?
DMC 437 Tan Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.7, very close), followed by DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale (ΔE 5.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 367 Spice Light (ΔE 1.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE12 Desert?
Hama: Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 3.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 4.6, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange #f0a149
- Artkal S68 Tan #cc9b74
- Artkal S93 Pale Skin #dcb794
- Artkal S154 Sahara Sand #e3c09a
- Artkal S67 Vanilla #e9c1a6
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sand Perler, ΔE 5.5
- Hama 27 Beige Hama, ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N07 Sand Nabbi, ΔE 4.6
- DMC 437 Tan Light DMC thread, ΔE 2.7