Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue
On screen, Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue is #00649a: a dark, rich blue. Nearest beads: Perler Cobalt (ΔE 3.8), Hama 09 Light Blue (ΔE 7.8), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.7).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue
#00649a · RGB 0, 100, 154
Closest to Artkal S S106 in other brands
- DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 911 Delft Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 3.8 close
- Hama 09 Light Blue ΔE 7.8 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.2 loose
Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S106 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Wegdewood Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #00649a |
| RGB | 0, 100, 154 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.3, a* -3.7, b* -36.2 |
| HSL | 201°, 100 %, 30 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue. The closest is Perler Cobalt (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 Cobalt | 3.8 | close | #0065b1 |
| Perler Dark Blue | 7.9 | similar | #0e5092 |
| Perler Denim | 9.2 | similar | #4c6388 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 7.8 | similar | #025bc3 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 8.2 | similar | #2659b2 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 8.6 | similar | #4167b4 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 10.2 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 21.3 | loose | #3a3d41 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 312, Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue is a close match (ΔE 3.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | 3.7 | close | #35668b |
| DMC 824 Blue Very Dark | 5.4 | close | #396987 |
| Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark | 3.9 | close | #0b658c |
| Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | 5.4 | close | #165ba4 |
| Madeira 911 Delft Dark | 3.1 | close | #17609e |
Artkal shades near Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Wegdewood Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8), L* 44 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal S142 Cobolt (#416dbe), L* 47 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal S24 True Blue (#0078bf), L* 49 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S11 Dark Blue (#004fa4), L* 35 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue (#2c4e97), L* 34 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S143 Royal Blue (#30429e), L* 32 against 40.
Using Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.5:1, a clear edge, and 2.3:1 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 S107 Pond Blue, is ΔE 3.1 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Wegdewood Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Cobalt, ΔE 3.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 10.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue
Artkal S106 Wegdewood 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 C105 Wegdewood Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), ΔE 3.8: a close match. Next are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 7.9) and Perler Denim (ΔE 9.2).
What hex code is Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue?
Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue is #00649a on screen: RGB 0, 100, 154, CIELAB L* 40.3, a* -3.7, b* -36.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue?
DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.7, close), followed by DMC 824 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 5.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark (ΔE 3.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue?
Hama: Hama 09 Light Blue (ΔE 7.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S107 Pond Blue #006c9f
- Artkal S24 True Blue #0078bf
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue #005aa9
- Artkal S11 Dark Blue #004fa4
- Artkal S102 Pool Blue #0077ca
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cobalt Perler, ΔE 3.8
- Hama 09 Light Blue Hama, ΔE 7.8
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 10.2
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 3.9