Artkal S30 Shadow Green
On screen, Artkal S30 Shadow Green is #9ec9cd: a light, muted teal. Nearest beads: Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 3.3), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 9.8), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 15.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 598 Turquoise Light (ΔE 2.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S30 Shadow Green
#9ec9cd · RGB 158, 201, 205
Closest to Artkal S S30 in other brands
- DMC 598 Turquoise Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 3.3 close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 9.8 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 15.8 loose
Artkal S30 Shadow Green at a glance
| Artkal code | S30 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Shadow Green |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #9ec9cd |
| RGB | 158, 201, 205 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 78.1, a* -13.2, b* -6.6 |
| HSL | 185°, 32 %, 71 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 78.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S30 Shadow Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S30 Shadow Green. The closest is Perler Robin's Egg (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 Robin's Egg | 3.3 | close | #a9cdd5 |
| Perler Toothpaste | 3.7 | close | #96d1d4 |
| Perler Mist | 8.8 | similar | #93b0bd |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 9.8 | similar | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 11.9 | loose | #a5b3c0 |
| Hama 77 Cloudy White | 13.8 | loose | #ced1c8 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 15.8 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N15 White | 18.3 | loose | #f4f4f3 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S30 Shadow Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 598, Artkal S30 Shadow Green is a very close match (ΔE 2.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 598 Turquoise Light | 2.9 | very close | #90c3cc |
| DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light | 3.0 | close | #99cfd9 |
| Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light | 1.8 | very close | #9ec6cd |
| Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light | 3.6 | close | #8eccd3 |
| Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light | 3.4 | close | #a5c4c3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S30 Shadow Green
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal S30 Shadow Green
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Shadow Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S31 Sea Mist (#b2d7ce), L* 83 against 78.
- Lighter: Artkal SE5 Aquamarine (#69e3d5), L* 83 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue (#68c4d2), L* 74 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S37 Blue-Green (#60bfcb), L* 72 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S99 Waterfall (#61bbd3), L* 71 against 78.
Using Artkal S30 Shadow Green in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 8.0:1, a strong edge, against 1.5:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S44 Sky Blue, is ΔE 6.4 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Shadow Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Robin's Egg, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 15.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S30 Shadow Green
Artkal S30 Shadow Green 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 C39 Shadow Green (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S30 Shadow Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5), ΔE 3.3: a close match. Next are Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 3.7) and Perler Mist (ΔE 8.8).
What hex code is Artkal S30 Shadow Green?
Artkal S30 Shadow Green is #9ec9cd on screen: RGB 158, 201, 205, CIELAB L* 78.1, a* -13.2, b* -6.6, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S30 Shadow Green?
DMC 598 Turquoise Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.9, very close), followed by DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light (ΔE 3.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 1.8).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S30 Shadow Green?
Hama: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 9.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 15.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE4 Tide #70d8ed
- Artkal S31 Sea Mist #b2d7ce
- Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue #68c4d2
- Artkal S37 Blue-Green #60bfcb
- Artkal S44 Sky Blue #a7cdde
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Robin's Egg Perler, ΔE 3.3
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue Hama, ΔE 9.8
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 15.8