Artkal S144 Marine
Artkal S144 Marine (#024288 on screen) is a dark, rich blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 4.7), Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 6.1), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 16.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 797 Royal Blue (ΔE 2.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S144 Marine
#024288 · RGB 2, 66, 136
Closest to Artkal S S144 in other brands
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark ΔE 0.5 identical
- Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 4.7 close
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 16.2 loose
Artkal S144 Marine at a glance
| Artkal code | S144 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Marine |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #024288 |
| RGB | 2, 66, 136 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 28.6, a* 11.3, b* -44.0 |
| HSL | 211°, 97 %, 27 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 28.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 8.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S144 Marine in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S144 Marine. The closest is Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 4.7, 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 Dark Blue | 4.7 | close | #0e5092 |
| Perler Midnight | 10.2 | loose | #2f3c55 |
| Perler Iris | 10.6 | loose | #4e56a3 |
| Hama 08 Blue | 6.1 | similar | #0239a3 |
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 7.4 | similar | #2353b0 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 8.8 | similar | #2659b2 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.2 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 18.5 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S144 Marine
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 797, Artkal S144 Marine is a very close match (ΔE 2.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 797 Royal Blue | 2.5 | very close | #13477d |
| DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark | 3.6 | close | #11416d |
| Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark | 0.5 | identical | #0c4386 |
| Anchor 132 Blue Medium Dark | 1.9 | very close | #103e85 |
| Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium | 4.9 | close | #00356e |
Artkal shades near Artkal S144 Marine
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S144 Marine
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Marine, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S143 Royal Blue (#30429e), L* 32 against 29.
- Lighter: Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue (#2c4e97), L* 34 against 29.
- Lighter: Artkal S11 Dark Blue (#004fa4), L* 35 against 29.
- Darker: Artkal S64 Black Rock (#36384d), L* 24 against 29.
Using Artkal S144 Marine in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 8.4:1, a strong edge, and 1.5:1 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 SP6 Pearlescent Blue, is ΔE 4.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Marine for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Dark Blue, ΔE 4.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 16.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S144 Marine
Artkal S144 Marine 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 C143 Marine (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S144 Marine?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), ΔE 4.7: a close match. Next are Perler Midnight (ΔE 10.2) and Perler Iris (ΔE 10.6).
What hex code is Artkal S144 Marine?
Artkal S144 Marine is #024288 on screen: RGB 2, 66, 136, CIELAB L* 28.6, a* 11.3, b* -44.0, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S144 Marine?
DMC 797 Royal Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 3.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark (ΔE 0.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S144 Marine?
Hama: Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 6.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 16.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue #2c4e97
- Artkal S11 Dark Blue #004fa4
- Artkal S64 Black Rock #36384d
- Artkal S143 Royal Blue #30429e
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue #005aa9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Blue Perler, ΔE 4.7
- Hama 08 Blue Hama, ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 16.2
- DMC 797 Royal Blue DMC thread, ΔE 2.5