Artkal S55 Pistachio
Artkal S55 Pistachio is a light, rich green fuse bead, #97cf87 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 47 Pastel Green (ΔE 6.0), Perler Sour Apple (ΔE 7.1), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 12.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 955 Nile Green Light (ΔE 7.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S55 Pistachio
#97cf87 · RGB 151, 207, 135
Closest to Artkal S S55 in other brands
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 7.5 similar
- Anchor 240 Grass Green Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light ΔE 6.4 similar
- Perler Sour Apple ΔE 7.1 similar
- Hama 47 Pastel Green ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 12.4 loose
Artkal S55 Pistachio at a glance
| Artkal code | S55 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pistachio |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #97cf87 |
| RGB | 151, 207, 135 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.8, a* -31.6, b* 30.1 |
| HSL | 107°, 43 %, 67 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S55 Pistachio in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S55 Pistachio. The closest is Hama 47 Pastel Green (ΔE 6.0, similar), 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 Sour Apple | 7.1 | similar | #a3de6f |
| Perler Pastel Green | 7.6 | similar | #6dcc94 |
| Perler Celery | 8.4 | similar | #bed4a6 |
| Hama 47 Pastel Green | 6.0 | similar | #80df96 |
| Hama 98 Pastel Mint | 7.5 | similar | #94cca4 |
| Hama 101 Eucalyptus | 8.2 | similar | #a9c39b |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 12.4 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 16.2 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S55 Pistachio
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 955 maps to Artkal S55 Pistachio with ΔE 7.5, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 955 Nile Green Light | 7.5 | similar | #a2d6ad |
| DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light | 7.6 | similar | #a6c298 |
| Anchor 240 Grass Green Light | 1.7 | very close | #9fcd88 |
| Anchor 241 Grass Green | 3.1 | close | #87c677 |
| Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light | 6.4 | similar | #76c860 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S55 Pistachio
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Artkal S55 Pistachio
No Artkal green is clearly lighter than Artkal S55 Pistachio (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S46 Bright Green (#8ec324), L* 73 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal S08 Emerald (#1fc467), L* 70 against 78.
- Darker: Artkal SN2 Neon Green (#01c63e), L* 70 against 78.
Using Artkal S55 Pistachio in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 7.9:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.6:1, so Pistachio pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green is only ΔE 1.5 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Pistachio, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 47, ΔE 6.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N22, ΔE 12.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S55 Pistachio
Artkal S55 Pistachio 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 C12 Pistachio (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S55 Pistachio?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sour Apple (#a3de6f), ΔE 7.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 7.6) and Perler Celery (ΔE 8.4).
What hex code is Artkal S55 Pistachio?
Artkal S55 Pistachio is #97cf87 on screen: RGB 151, 207, 135, CIELAB L* 77.8, a* -31.6, b* 30.1, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S55 Pistachio?
DMC 955 Nile Green Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.5, similar), followed by DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light (ΔE 7.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 240 Grass Green Light (ΔE 1.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S55 Pistachio?
Hama: Hama 47 Pastel Green (ΔE 6.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 12.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green #93ca87
- Artkal S08 Emerald #1fc467
- Artkal S120 Polar Mint #7cd2a5
- Artkal S21 Pastel Green #8bb23a
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sour Apple Perler, ΔE 7.1
- Hama 47 Pastel Green Hama, ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 12.4
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light DMC thread, ΔE 7.5