Artkal S120 Polar Mint
On screen, Artkal S120 Polar Mint is #7cd2a5: a light, rich green. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 3.3), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 4.3), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 15.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 955 Nile Green Light (ΔE 5.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S120 Polar Mint
#7cd2a5 · RGB 124, 210, 165
Closest to Artkal S S120 in other brands
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 5.6 close
- Anchor 203 Mint Green Light ΔE 5.5 close
- Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light ΔE 4.5 close
- Perler Pastel Green ΔE 3.3 close
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 4.3 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 15.0 loose
Artkal S120 Polar Mint at a glance
| Artkal code | S120 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Polar Mint |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #7cd2a5 |
| RGB | 124, 210, 165 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.9, a* -36.0, b* 14.3 |
| HSL | 149°, 49 %, 65 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S120 Polar Mint in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S120 Polar Mint. The closest is Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 3.3, 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 Pastel Green | 3.3 | close | #6dcc94 |
| Perler Caribbean Sea | 5.9 | close | #6cc8ad |
| Perler Mint | 10.1 | loose | #b3eed5 |
| Hama 98 Pastel Mint | 4.3 | close | #94cca4 |
| Hama 47 Pastel Green | 6.5 | similar | #80df96 |
| Hama 11 Light Green | 7.6 | similar | #19cda7 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 15.0 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 23.1 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S120 Polar Mint
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 955 maps to Artkal S120 Polar Mint with ΔE 5.6, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 955 Nile Green Light | 5.6 | close | #a2d6ad |
| DMC 563 Jade Light | 6.4 | similar | #8fc098 |
| Anchor 203 Mint Green Light | 5.5 | close | #7cc08c |
| Anchor 204 Mint Green Medium | 6.6 | similar | #64bb87 |
| Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light | 4.5 | close | #98cfa5 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S120 Polar Mint
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Artkal S120 Polar Mint
No Artkal green is clearly lighter than Artkal S120 Polar Mint (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S147 Spearmint (#80b7a1), L* 70 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S08 Emerald (#1fc467), L* 70 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal SN2 Neon Green (#01c63e), L* 70 against 78.
Using Artkal S120 Polar Mint in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 8.0:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.6:1, so Polar Mint pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green, is ΔE 8.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Polar Mint for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Green, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N22, ΔE 15.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S120 Polar Mint
Artkal S120 Polar Mint 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 C119 Polar Mint (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S120 Polar Mint?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Green (#6dcc94), ΔE 3.3: a close match. Next are Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 5.9) and Perler Mint (ΔE 10.1).
What hex code is Artkal S120 Polar Mint?
Artkal S120 Polar Mint is #7cd2a5 on screen: RGB 124, 210, 165, CIELAB L* 77.9, a* -36.0, b* 14.3, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S120 Polar Mint?
DMC 955 Nile Green Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.6, close), followed by DMC 563 Jade Light (ΔE 6.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 203 Mint Green Light (ΔE 5.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S120 Polar Mint?
Hama: Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 4.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 15.0, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green #93ca87
- Artkal S147 Spearmint #80b7a1
- Artkal S55 Pistachio #97cf87
- Artkal S119 Frosty Blue #8ad5c9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Green Perler, ΔE 3.3
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint Hama, ΔE 4.3
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 15.0
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light DMC thread, ΔE 5.6