Artkal S104 Deep Water
Artkal S104 Deep Water (#007f9e on screen) is a medium, rich blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 3.0), Perler Peacock (ΔE 6.3), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 15.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 4.3).
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Artkal S S104 Deep Water
#007f9e · RGB 0, 127, 158
Closest to Artkal S S104 in other brands
- DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Peacock ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 3.0 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 15.6 loose
Artkal S104 Deep Water at a glance
| Artkal code | S104 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Deep Water |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #007f9e |
| RGB | 0, 127, 158 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.1, a* -17.9, b* -24.9 |
| HSL | 192°, 100 %, 31 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.1 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 S104 Deep Water in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S104 Deep Water, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Peacock | 6.3 | similar | #0090ac |
| Perler Teal | 7.8 | similar | #047f8a |
| Perler Turquoise | 9.7 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 3.0 | very close | #037a9f |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 10.4 | loose | #489ab9 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 15.0 | loose | #0facd1 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 15.6 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 20.1 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S104 Deep Water
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3760, Artkal S104 Deep Water is a close match (ΔE 4.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium | 4.3 | close | #3e85a2 |
| DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark | 4.8 | close | #3b768f |
| Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium | 5.2 | close | #15718b |
| Anchor 1064 Wedgewood Light | 5.2 | close | #4b8297 |
| Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark | 5.7 | close | #177587 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S104 Deep Water
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S104 Deep Water
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Deep Water, 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 S100 Lagoon (#279bbe), L* 60 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 S104 Deep Water in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.0:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.1:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S105 Petrol Blue, is ΔE 4.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Deep Water for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 83, ΔE 3.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 15.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S104 Deep Water
Artkal S104 Deep Water 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 C103 Deep Water (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S104 Deep Water?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Peacock (#0090ac), ΔE 6.3: a similar shade. Next are Perler Teal (ΔE 7.8) and Perler Turquoise (ΔE 9.7).
What hex code is Artkal S104 Deep Water?
Artkal S104 Deep Water is #007f9e on screen: RGB 0, 127, 158, CIELAB L* 49.1, a* -17.9, b* -24.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S104 Deep Water?
DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.3, close), followed by DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark (ΔE 4.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 5.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S104 Deep Water?
Hama: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 3.0, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 15.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue #0084b2
- Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue #3687b2
- Artkal S107 Pond Blue #006c9f
- Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue #00649a
- Artkal S105 Petrol Blue #007d91
- Artkal S76 Sea Blue #0093a9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Peacock Perler, ΔE 6.3
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue Hama, ΔE 3.0
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 15.6
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 5.2