Artkal S10 Baby Blue
Artkal S10 Baby Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #2eabd8 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 3.2), Perler Turquoise (ΔE 6.0), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 12.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3843 Electric Blue (ΔE 2.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S10 Baby Blue
#2eabd8 · RGB 46, 171, 216
Closest to Artkal S S10 in other brands
- DMC 3843 Electric Blue ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 433 Ice Blue ΔE 3.0 very close
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 7.4 similar
- Perler Turquoise ΔE 6.0 similar
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 12.4 loose
Artkal S10 Baby Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S10 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Baby Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #2eabd8 |
| RGB | 46, 171, 216 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 65.5, a* -18.2, b* -32.3 |
| HSL | 196°, 69 %, 51 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 65.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.3:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S10 Baby Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S10 Baby Blue. The closest is Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 3.2, 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 Turquoise | 6.0 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 6.3 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Sky | 8.7 | similar | #4ac0d8 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 3.2 | close | #0facd1 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 4.7 | close | #51aee4 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 6.0 | close | #489ab9 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 12.4 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 16.5 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S10 Baby Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3843 maps to Artkal S10 Baby Blue with ΔE 2.8, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3843 Electric Blue | 2.8 | very close | #14aad0 |
| DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium | 6.5 | similar | #30c2ec |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 3.0 | very close | #00a6de |
| Anchor 1090 Electric Blue | 6.0 | similar | #3ea9ea |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 7.4 | similar | #6ba9bc |
Artkal shades near Artkal S10 Baby Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S10 Baby Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Baby Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SE2 Raincloud (#a2b2d3), L* 72 against 65.
- Lighter: Artkal S136 Summer Rain (#afb8df), L* 75 against 65.
- Lighter: Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue (#a7bae1), L* 75 against 65.
- Darker: Artkal S74 Azure (#009ec2), L* 60 against 65.
- Darker: Artkal S100 Lagoon (#279bbe), L* 60 against 65.
- Darker: Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue (#3687b2), L* 53 against 65.
Using Artkal S10 Baby Blue in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 5.4:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.3:1, so Baby Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S101 Electric Blue, is ΔE 3.7 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Baby Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 49, ΔE 3.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 12.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S10 Baby Blue
Artkal S10 Baby Blue 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.
There is also a mini version, Artkal C19 Baby Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S10 Baby Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), ΔE 6.0: a similar shade. Next are Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 6.3) and Perler Sky (ΔE 8.7).
What hex code is Artkal S10 Baby Blue?
Artkal S10 Baby Blue is #2eabd8 on screen: RGB 46, 171, 216, CIELAB L* 65.5, a* -18.2, b* -32.3, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S10 Baby Blue?
DMC 3843 Electric Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.8, very close), followed by DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 6.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 433 Ice Blue (ΔE 3.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S10 Baby Blue?
Hama: Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 3.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 12.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE3 Winter #83a6dc
- Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue #6aaedb
- Artkal S101 Electric Blue #00a7e3
- Artkal S74 Azure #009ec2
- Artkal S100 Lagoon #279bbe
- Artkal S53 Turquoise #55a4d9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Turquoise Perler, ΔE 6.0
- Hama 49 Azure Hama, ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 12.4