Artkal S100 Lagoon
Artkal S100 Lagoon is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #279bbe on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 2.2), Perler Turquoise (ΔE 2.9), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 14.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark (ΔE 1.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S100 Lagoon
#279bbe · RGB 39, 155, 190
Closest to Artkal S S100 in other brands
- DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 1.8 very close
- Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 1106 Wedgewood Medium ΔE 7.5 similar
- Perler Turquoise ΔE 2.9 very close
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 2.2 very close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 14.4 loose
Artkal S100 Lagoon at a glance
| Artkal code | S100 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Lagoon |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #279bbe |
| RGB | 39, 155, 190 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 59.5, a* -19.2, b* -27.0 |
| HSL | 194°, 66 %, 45 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 59.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S100 Lagoon in other bead brands
Hama and Perler have a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S100 Lagoon, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 2.2). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Turquoise | 2.9 | very close | #0098c5 |
| Perler Peacock | 4.8 | close | #0090ac |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 6.9 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 2.2 | very close | #489ab9 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 5.2 | close | #0facd1 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 9.1 | similar | #51aee4 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 14.4 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 18.8 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S100 Lagoon
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 995, Artkal S100 Lagoon is a very close match (ΔE 1.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark | 1.8 | very close | #2696b6 |
| DMC 3843 Electric Blue | 4.6 | close | #14aad0 |
| Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 4.6 | close | #579cb1 |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 6.2 | similar | #00a6de |
| Madeira 1106 Wedgewood Medium | 7.5 | similar | #4b899c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S100 Lagoon
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S100 Lagoon
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Lagoon, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S101 Electric Blue (#00a7e3), L* 64 against 60.
- Lighter: Artkal S53 Turquoise (#55a4d9), L* 65 against 60.
- Lighter: Artkal S10 Baby Blue (#2eabd8), L* 65 against 60.
- Darker: Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue (#3687b2), L* 53 against 60.
- Darker: Artkal S54 Light Blue (#0084ce), L* 53 against 60.
- Darker: Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue (#0084b2), L* 52 against 60.
Using Artkal S100 Lagoon in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 4.5:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.8:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
Artkal S74 Azure is only ΔE 1.4 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Lagoon, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 31, ΔE 2.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 14.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S100 Lagoon
Artkal S100 Lagoon 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 C99 Lagoon (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S100 Lagoon?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), ΔE 2.9: a very close match. Next are Perler Peacock (ΔE 4.8) and Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 6.9).
What hex code is Artkal S100 Lagoon?
Artkal S100 Lagoon is #279bbe on screen: RGB 39, 155, 190, CIELAB L* 59.5, a* -19.2, b* -27.0, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S100 Lagoon?
DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.8, very close), followed by DMC 3843 Electric Blue (ΔE 4.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 4.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S100 Lagoon?
Hama: Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 2.2, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 14.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S101 Electric Blue #00a7e3
- Artkal S10 Baby Blue #2eabd8
- Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue #3687b2
- Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue #0084b2
- Artkal S74 Azure #009ec2
- Artkal S76 Sea Blue #0093a9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Turquoise Perler, ΔE 2.9
- Hama 31 Turquoise Hama, ΔE 2.2
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 14.4