Artkal S143 Royal Blue
On screen, Artkal S143 Royal Blue is #30429e: a dark, vivid blue. Nearest beads: Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 3.7), Perler Grape (ΔE 6.5), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 10.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 336 Navy Blue (ΔE 6.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S143 Royal Blue
#30429e · RGB 48, 66, 158
Closest to Artkal S S143 in other brands
- DMC 336 Navy Blue ΔE 6.9 similar
- Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark ΔE 5.4 close
- Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Perler Grape ΔE 6.5 similar
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 10.8 loose
Artkal S143 Royal Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S143 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Royal Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #30429e |
| RGB | 48, 66, 158 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.8, a* 24.7, b* -52.2 |
| HSL | 230°, 53 %, 40 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 7.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S143 Royal Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S143 Royal Blue. The closest is Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 3.7, 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 Grape | 6.5 | similar | #503b9c |
| Perler Iris | 7.0 | similar | #4e56a3 |
| Perler Dark Blue | 8.3 | similar | #0e5092 |
| Hama 08 Blue | 3.7 | close | #0239a3 |
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 6.5 | similar | #2353b0 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 8.5 | similar | #2659b2 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 10.8 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 18.1 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S143 Royal Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 336 maps to Artkal S143 Royal Blue with ΔE 6.9, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 336 Navy Blue | 6.9 | similar | #253b73 |
| DMC 797 Royal Blue | 7.8 | similar | #13477d |
| Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark | 5.4 | close | #3c5090 |
| Anchor 132 Blue Medium Dark | 5.5 | close | #103e85 |
| Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark | 4.5 | close | #344989 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S143 Royal Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S143 Royal Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Royal Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (#005aa9), L* 38 against 32.
- Lighter: Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8), L* 44 against 32.
- Lighter: Artkal S142 Cobolt (#416dbe), L* 47 against 32.
- Darker: Artkal S144 Marine (#024288), L* 29 against 32.
- Darker: Artkal S64 Black Rock (#36384d), L* 24 against 32.
Using Artkal S143 Royal Blue in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 7.5:1 (a strong edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 1.6:1. That makes Royal Blue an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue, is ΔE 5.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Royal Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 08, ΔE 3.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 10.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S143 Royal Blue
Artkal S143 Royal 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 C142 Royal Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S143 Royal Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Grape (#503b9c), ΔE 6.5: a similar shade. Next are Perler Iris (ΔE 7.0) and Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 8.3).
What hex code is Artkal S143 Royal Blue?
Artkal S143 Royal Blue is #30429e on screen: RGB 48, 66, 158, CIELAB L* 31.8, a* 24.7, b* -52.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S143 Royal Blue?
DMC 336 Navy Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.9, similar), followed by DMC 797 Royal Blue (ΔE 7.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 5.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S143 Royal Blue?
Hama: Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 3.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 10.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue #2c4e97
- Artkal S11 Dark Blue #004fa4
- Artkal S144 Marine #024288
- Artkal S64 Black Rock #36384d
- Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush #4f3989
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Grape Perler, ΔE 6.5
- Hama 08 Blue Hama, ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 10.8