Artkal S105 Petrol Blue
Artkal S105 Petrol Blue (#007d91 on screen) is a medium, soft teal 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Teal (ΔE 3.8), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 6.5), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 19.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.1).
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Artkal S S105 Petrol Blue
#007d91 · RGB 0, 125, 145
Closest to Artkal S S105 in other brands
- DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 5.4 close
- Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark ΔE 3.0 very close
- Perler Teal ΔE 3.8 close
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 6.5 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 19.6 loose
Artkal S105 Petrol Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S105 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Petrol Blue |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #007d91 |
| RGB | 0, 125, 145 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.9, a* -21.5, b* -19.0 |
| HSL | 188°, 100 %, 28 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S105 Petrol Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S105 Petrol Blue. The closest is Perler Teal (ΔE 3.8, 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 Teal | 3.8 | close | #047f8a |
| Perler Peacock | 7.4 | similar | #0090ac |
| Perler Turquoise | 12.6 | loose | #0098c5 |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 6.5 | similar | #037a9f |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 12.5 | loose | #489ab9 |
| Hama 113 Aqua | 15.7 | loose | #5f887b |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 19.6 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 23.4 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S105 Petrol Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3765, Artkal S105 Petrol Blue is a close match (ΔE 3.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark | 3.1 | close | #347f8c |
| DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark | 4.7 | close | #3f7c85 |
| Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium | 5.4 | close | #15718b |
| Anchor 1064 Wedgewood Light | 6.7 | similar | #4b8297 |
| Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark | 3.0 | very close | #177587 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S105 Petrol Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal S105 Petrol Blue
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Petrol Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S76 Sea Blue (#0093a9), L* 56 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (#00a5a1), L* 61 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal S73 Steel Blue (#5ab0bf), L* 67 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S62 Green Tea (#00765f), L* 44 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S126 Dark Eucalyptus (#006e69), L* 41 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S09 Dark Green (#00685e), L* 39 against 48.
Using Artkal S105 Petrol Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.0:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S104 Deep Water, is ΔE 4.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Petrol Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Teal, ΔE 3.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 19.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S105 Petrol Blue
Artkal S105 Petrol 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 C104 Petrol Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S105 Petrol Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Teal (#047f8a), ΔE 3.8: a close match. Next are Perler Peacock (ΔE 7.4) and Perler Turquoise (ΔE 12.6).
What hex code is Artkal S105 Petrol Blue?
Artkal S105 Petrol Blue is #007d91 on screen: RGB 0, 125, 145, CIELAB L* 47.9, a* -21.5, b* -19.0, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S105 Petrol Blue?
DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark (ΔE 4.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium (ΔE 5.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S105 Petrol Blue?
Hama: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 6.5, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 19.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S76 Sea Blue #0093a9
- Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise #00a5a1
- Artkal S125 Snake Green #007d6e
- Artkal S126 Dark Eucalyptus #006e69
- Artkal S104 Deep Water #007f9e
- Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue #0084b2
- Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue #3687b2
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Teal Perler, ΔE 3.8
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue Hama, ΔE 6.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 19.6
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 5.4