Artkal SE14 Toffee
Artkal SE14 Toffee is a medium, soft brown fuse bead, #ac7f5d on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 4.0), Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 4.4), Perler Light Brown (ΔE 9.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 407 Desert Sand Medium (ΔE 4.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE14 Toffee
#ac7f5d · RGB 172, 127, 93
Closest to Artkal S SE14 in other brands
- DMC 407 Desert Sand Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 378 Fawn Medium ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 2108 Drab Brown Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 9.0 similar
- Hama 75 Tan ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 4.0 close
Artkal SE14 Toffee at a glance
| Artkal code | SE14 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Toffee |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #ac7f5d |
| RGB | 172, 127, 93 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 56.8, a* 13.1, b* 25.3 |
| HSL | 26°, 32 %, 52 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 56.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE14 Toffee in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE14 Toffee. The closest is Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 4.0, 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 | 9.0 | similar | #936848 |
| Perler Butterscotch | 11.2 | loose | #da9964 |
| Perler Fawn | 11.2 | loose | #c9a385 |
| Hama 75 Tan | 4.4 | close | #b78c6d |
| Hama 112 Blush | 10.6 | loose | #ad8a82 |
| Hama 21 Light Brown | 10.8 | loose | #be6c21 |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 4.0 | close | #b58b69 |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 9.5 | similar | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE14 Toffee
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 407, Artkal SE14 Toffee is a close match (ΔE 4.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 407 Desert Sand Medium | 4.3 | close | #bb8161 |
| DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown | 4.7 | close | #b78b61 |
| Anchor 378 Fawn Medium | 3.4 | close | #a68068 |
| Anchor 1082 Mocha Beige Medium | 5.3 | close | #9f816c |
| Madeira 2108 Drab Brown Medium | 4.9 | close | #9f7c54 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE14 Toffee
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal SE14 Toffee
Artkal browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Toffee, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S95 Salmon (#e07b69), L* 63 against 57.
- Lighter: Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint (#c58b60), L* 63 against 57.
- Lighter: Artkal S110 Beach Beige (#ab9745), L* 63 against 57.
- Darker: Artkal S82 Clay (#aa744e), L* 54 against 57.
- Darker: Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown (#907c41), L* 53 against 57.
- Darker: Artkal S17 Light Brown (#895d49), L* 44 against 57.
Using Artkal SE14 Toffee in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 4.1:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.0:1 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 SE15 Bark, is ΔE 3.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Toffee for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N20, ΔE 4.0) and Perler the furthest (Perler Light Brown, ΔE 9.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE14 Toffee
Artkal SE14 Toffee 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 C75 Clay (ΔE 4.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE14 Toffee?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Brown (#936848), ΔE 9.0: a similar shade. Next are Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 11.2) and Perler Fawn (ΔE 11.2).
What hex code is Artkal SE14 Toffee?
Artkal SE14 Toffee is #ac7f5d on screen: RGB 172, 127, 93, CIELAB L* 56.8, a* 13.1, b* 25.3, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE14 Toffee?
DMC 407 Desert Sand Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.3, close), followed by DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown (ΔE 4.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 378 Fawn Medium (ΔE 3.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE14 Toffee?
Hama: Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 4.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 4.0, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint #c58b60
- Artkal S81 Deer #bf9168
- Artkal SE15 Bark #a37e66
- Artkal S82 Clay #aa744e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Brown Perler, ΔE 9.0
- Hama 75 Tan Hama, ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown Nabbi, ΔE 4.0