Artkal S37 Blue-Green
Artkal S37 Blue-Green (#60bfcb on screen) is a light, soft teal 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Sky (ΔE 3.8), Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 9.5), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 18.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium (ΔE 5.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S37 Blue-Green
#60bfcb · RGB 96, 191, 203
Closest to Artkal S S37 in other brands
- DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium ΔE 5.8 close
- Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light ΔE 6.0 close
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 7.9 similar
- Perler Sky ΔE 3.8 close
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 9.5 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 18.0 loose
Artkal S37 Blue-Green at a glance
| Artkal code | S37 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Blue-Green |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #60bfcb |
| RGB | 96, 191, 203 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.3, a* -24.7, b* -14.6 |
| HSL | 187°, 51 %, 59 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S37 Blue-Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S37 Blue-Green. The closest is Perler Sky (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 Sky | 3.8 | close | #4ac0d8 |
| Perler Toothpaste | 7.6 | similar | #96d1d4 |
| Perler Lagoon | 9.6 | similar | #00a4ac |
| Hama 49 Azure | 9.5 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 11.2 | loose | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 12.9 | loose | #489ab9 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 18.0 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 20.1 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S37 Blue-Green
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3845 maps to Artkal S37 Blue-Green with ΔE 5.8, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium | 5.8 | close | #04c4ca |
| DMC 807 Peacock Blue | 6.1 | similar | #64abba |
| Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light | 6.0 | close | #8eccd3 |
| Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium | 6.4 | similar | #8bbdc7 |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 7.9 | similar | #6ba9bc |
Artkal shades near Artkal S37 Blue-Green
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal S37 Blue-Green
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Blue-Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S30 Shadow Green (#9ec9cd), L* 78 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal S119 Frosty Blue (#8ad5c9), L* 80 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal SE4 Tide (#70d8ed), L* 81 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal SG3 Glow Blue (#6fadc1), L* 67 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S73 Steel Blue (#5ab0bf), L* 67 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S121 Celadon Green (#72ac9a), L* 66 against 72.
Using Artkal S37 Blue-Green in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 6.7:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.8:1, so Blue-Green pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue is only ΔE 1.7 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Blue-Green, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Sky, ΔE 3.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 18.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S37 Blue-Green
Artkal S37 Blue-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.
The Artkal C range has no bead of the same name; its closest mini color is Artkal C79 Light Sea Blue (ΔE 1.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S37 Blue-Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sky (#4ac0d8), ΔE 3.8: a close match. Next are Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 7.6) and Perler Lagoon (ΔE 9.6).
What hex code is Artkal S37 Blue-Green?
Artkal S37 Blue-Green is #60bfcb on screen: RGB 96, 191, 203, CIELAB L* 72.3, a* -24.7, b* -14.6, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S37 Blue-Green?
DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.8, close), followed by DMC 807 Peacock Blue (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light (ΔE 6.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S37 Blue-Green?
Hama: Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 9.5, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 18.0, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue #68c4d2
- Artkal SE4 Tide #70d8ed
- Artkal SG3 Glow Blue #6fadc1
- Artkal S73 Steel Blue #5ab0bf
- Artkal S99 Waterfall #61bbd3
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sky Perler, ΔE 3.8
- Hama 49 Azure Hama, ΔE 9.5
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 18.0
- DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium DMC thread, ΔE 5.8