Artkal SE15 Bark
Artkal SE15 Bark is a medium, soft brown fuse bead, #a37e66 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 5.7), Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 5.7), Perler Light Brown (ΔE 8.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 840 Beige Brown Medium (ΔE 5.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE15 Bark
#a37e66 · RGB 163, 126, 102
Closest to Artkal S SE15 in other brands
- DMC 840 Beige Brown Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Anchor 378 Fawn Medium ΔE 0.9 identical
- Madeira 1906 Beige Gray ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 8.6 similar
- Hama 75 Tan ΔE 5.7 close
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 5.7 close
Artkal SE15 Bark at a glance
| Artkal code | SE15 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Bark |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #a37e66 |
| RGB | 163, 126, 102 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.8, a* 10.9, b* 18.6 |
| HSL | 24°, 25 %, 52 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE15 Bark in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE15 Bark. The closest is Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 5.7, 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 | 8.6 | similar | #936848 |
| Perler Fawn | 12.0 | loose | #c9a385 |
| Perler Stone | 12.7 | loose | #988c8c |
| Hama 75 Tan | 5.7 | close | #b78c6d |
| Hama 112 Blush | 8.2 | similar | #ad8a82 |
| Hama 109 Cloudy Grey | 12.6 | loose | #8a847f |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 5.7 | close | #b58b69 |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 9.0 | similar | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE15 Bark
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 840, Artkal SE15 Bark is a close match (ΔE 5.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 840 Beige Brown Medium | 5.0 | close | #9a7c5c |
| DMC 611 Drab Brown | 5.5 | close | #967656 |
| Anchor 378 Fawn Medium | 0.9 | identical | #a68068 |
| Anchor 1082 Mocha Beige Medium | 2.4 | very close | #9f816c |
| Madeira 1906 Beige Gray | 4.7 | close | #997f65 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE15 Bark
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Artkal SE15 Bark
Artkal browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Bark, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S95 Salmon (#e07b69), L* 63 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint (#c58b60), L* 63 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S110 Beach Beige (#ab9745), L* 63 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown (#907c41), L* 53 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S17 Light Brown (#895d49), L* 44 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S148 Mocha (#7a594f), L* 41 against 56.
Using Artkal SE15 Bark in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.9:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.1:1 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 SE14 Toffee, is ΔE 3.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Bark for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 75, ΔE 5.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Light Brown, ΔE 8.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE15 Bark
Artkal SE15 Bark 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 6.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE15 Bark?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Brown (#936848), ΔE 8.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Fawn (ΔE 12.0) and Perler Stone (ΔE 12.7).
What hex code is Artkal SE15 Bark?
Artkal SE15 Bark is #a37e66 on screen: RGB 163, 126, 102, CIELAB L* 55.8, a* 10.9, b* 18.6, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE15 Bark?
DMC 840 Beige Brown Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.0, close), followed by DMC 611 Drab Brown (ΔE 5.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 378 Fawn Medium (ΔE 0.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE15 Bark?
Hama: Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 5.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 5.7, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE14 Toffee #ac7f5d
- Artkal S81 Deer #bf9168
- Artkal S82 Clay #aa744e
- Artkal S17 Light Brown #895d49
- Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint #c58b60
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Brown Perler, ΔE 8.6
- Hama 75 Tan Hama, ΔE 5.7
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown Nabbi, ΔE 5.7