Artkal S102 Pool Blue
Artkal S102 Pool Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #0077ca on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 4.5), Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 6.2), Perler Cobalt (ΔE 6.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 825 Blue Dark (ΔE 7.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S102 Pool Blue
#0077ca · RGB 0, 119, 202
Closest to Artkal S S102 in other brands
- DMC 825 Blue Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Anchor 146 Delft Blue ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 910 Delft Medium ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 6.9 similar
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue ΔE 6.2 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 4.5 close
Artkal S102 Pool Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S102 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pool Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0077ca |
| RGB | 0, 119, 202 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.8, a* 3.7, b* -50.7 |
| HSL | 205°, 100 %, 40 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S102 Pool Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S102 Pool Blue. The closest is Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 4.5, 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 Cobalt | 6.9 | similar | #0065b1 |
| Perler Light Blue | 8.2 | similar | #278cc9 |
| Perler Neon Blue | 9.4 | similar | #406ae1 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 6.2 | similar | #487ed5 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 8.7 | similar | #4167b4 |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 10.5 | loose | #037a9f |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 4.5 | close | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 16.1 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S102 Pool Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 825 maps to Artkal S102 Pool Blue with ΔE 7.3, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 825 Blue Dark | 7.3 | similar | #4781a5 |
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 8.7 | similar | #466a8e |
| Anchor 146 Delft Blue | 4.5 | close | #3870a9 |
| Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium | 6.5 | similar | #0088d3 |
| Madeira 910 Delft Medium | 7.1 | similar | #5680a4 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S102 Pool Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S102 Pool Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pool Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S54 Light Blue (#0084ce), L* 53 against 49.
- Lighter: Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue (#3687b2), L* 53 against 49.
- Lighter: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8), L* 44 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (#00649a), L* 40 against 49.
Using Artkal S102 Pool Blue in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 4.0:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 3.1:1. That makes Pool Blue an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
Artkal S24 True Blue is only ΔE 1.9 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Pool Blue, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N17, ΔE 4.5) and Perler the furthest (Perler Cobalt, ΔE 6.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S102 Pool Blue
Artkal S102 Pool 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 C101 Pool Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S102 Pool Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), ΔE 6.9: a similar shade. Next are Perler Light Blue (ΔE 8.2) and Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 9.4).
What hex code is Artkal S102 Pool Blue?
Artkal S102 Pool Blue is #0077ca on screen: RGB 0, 119, 202, CIELAB L* 48.8, a* 3.7, b* -50.7, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S102 Pool Blue?
DMC 825 Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.3, similar), followed by DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 8.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 146 Delft Blue (ΔE 4.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S102 Pool Blue?
Hama: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 6.2, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 4.5, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S54 Light Blue #0084ce
- Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue #3687b2
- Artkal S142 Cobolt #416dbe
- Artkal S107 Pond Blue #006c9f
- Artkal S24 True Blue #0078bf
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cobalt Perler, ΔE 6.9
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue Hama, ΔE 6.2
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 4.5