Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange
Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange (#f0a149 on screen) is a light, vivid orange 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 3.7), Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 4.1), Perler Cheddar (ΔE 5.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 741 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 4.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange
#f0a149 · RGB 240, 161, 73
Closest to Artkal S SP3 in other brands
- DMC 741 Tangerine Medium ΔE 4.0 close
- Anchor 313 Tangerine Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 2513 Golden Brown Bright ΔE 3.0 close
- Perler Cheddar ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 3.7 close
Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange at a glance
| Artkal code | SP3 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pearlescent Orange |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #f0a149 |
| RGB | 240, 161, 73 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.6, a* 21.6, b* 56.1 |
| HSL | 32°, 85 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange. The closest is Nabbi N29 Gold (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 Cheddar | 5.4 | close | #fbb146 |
| Perler Honey | 6.2 | similar | #da8c2c |
| Perler Butterscotch | 7.2 | similar | #da9964 |
| Hama 60 Teddybear Brown | 4.1 | close | #f0981e |
| Hama 61 Gold | 5.7 | close | #d99350 |
| Hama 38 Neon Orange | 8.3 | similar | #fd8600 |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 3.7 | close | #ee9527 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 8.7 | similar | #eeb182 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 741 maps to Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange with ΔE 4.0, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 741 Tangerine Medium | 4.0 | close | #ffa32b |
| DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dark | 4.1 | close | #f29746 |
| Anchor 313 Tangerine Light | 2.5 | very close | #faaa55 |
| Anchor 363 Nutmeg Medium | 3.8 | close | #e09638 |
| Madeira 2513 Golden Brown Bright | 3.0 | close | #f4a65d |
Artkal shades near Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange
No Artkal orange is clearly lighter than Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange (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 73.
- Darker: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (#e68739), L* 65 against 73.
- Darker: Artkal SN1 Neon Orange (#ff7405), L* 65 against 73.
Using Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 6.8:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.8:1, so Pearlescent Orange pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S03 Tangerine, is ΔE 4.1 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pearlescent Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N29, ΔE 3.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Cheddar, ΔE 5.4). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
The name says pearl: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange
Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange 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 C03 Tangerine (ΔE 4.1).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cheddar (#fbb146), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Perler Honey (ΔE 6.2) and Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 7.2).
What hex code is Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange?
Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange is #f0a149 on screen: RGB 240, 161, 73, CIELAB L* 72.6, a* 21.6, b* 56.1, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange?
DMC 741 Tangerine Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.0, close), followed by DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dark (ΔE 4.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 313 Tangerine Light (ΔE 2.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange?
Hama: Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 4.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 3.7, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE12 Desert #deb181
- Artkal S03 Tangerine #ffa630
- Artkal S68 Tan #cc9b74
- Artkal S39 Yellow Orange #e68739
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cheddar Perler, ΔE 5.4
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown Hama, ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N29 Gold Nabbi, ΔE 3.7