Artkal S70 Drark Algae
On screen, Artkal S70 Drark Algae is #adad29: a light, vivid yellow. Nearest beads: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 7.0), Perler Prickly Pear (ΔE 7.6), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 9.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 581 Moss Green (ΔE 2.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S70 Drark Algae
#adad29 · RGB 173, 173, 41
Closest to Artkal S S70 in other brands
- DMC 581 Moss Green ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light ΔE 5.5 close
- Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Prickly Pear ΔE 7.6 similar
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 9.8 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 7.0 similar
Artkal S70 Drark Algae at a glance
| Artkal code | S70 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Drark Algae |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #adad29 |
| RGB | 173, 173, 41 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.7, a* -15.2, b* 62.6 |
| HSL | 60°, 62 %, 42 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S70 Drark Algae in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S70 Drark Algae. The closest is Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 7.0, 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 Prickly Pear | 7.6 | similar | #bbc938 |
| Perler Slime | 7.9 | similar | #c8c85c |
| Perler Fern | 10.3 | loose | #7f971a |
| Hama 104 Lime | 9.8 | similar | #bcd122 |
| Hama 03 Yellow | 12.7 | loose | #e9c704 |
| Hama 43 Pastel Yellow | 14.0 | loose | #e7e45a |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 7.0 | similar | #c7bf5e |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 15.9 | loose | #f9ca00 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S70 Drark Algae
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 581 maps to Artkal S70 Drark Algae with ΔE 2.5, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 581 Moss Green | 2.5 | very close | #a7ae38 |
| DMC 733 Olive Green Medium | 4.3 | close | #bcb34c |
| Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light | 5.5 | close | #bfaf4b |
| Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light | 8.2 | similar | #8baf22 |
| Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light | 4.9 | close | #96a800 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S70 Drark Algae
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S70 Drark Algae
Artkal yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Drark Algae, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SL4 Glitter Yellow (#cdbd00), L* 76 against 69.
- Lighter: Artkal S61 Key Lomen Pie (#cdc03f), L* 77 against 69.
- Lighter: Artkal S108 Seashell Beige (#cfc179), L* 78 against 69.
- Darker: Artkal S114 Light Greengray (#a59f65), L* 65 against 69.
- Darker: Artkal S115 Mossy Green (#938d54), L* 58 against 69.
- Darker: Artkal S80 Dark Olive (#8f8e3c), L* 58 against 69.
Using Artkal S70 Drark Algae in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 6.0:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.1:1, so Drark Algae pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S61 Key Lomen Pie, is ΔE 6.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Drark Algae for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N30, ΔE 7.0) and Hama the furthest (Hama 104, ΔE 9.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S70 Drark Algae
Artkal S70 Drark Algae 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 C84 Drark Algae (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S70 Drark Algae?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Prickly Pear (#bbc938), ΔE 7.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Slime (ΔE 7.9) and Perler Fern (ΔE 10.3).
What hex code is Artkal S70 Drark Algae?
Artkal S70 Drark Algae is #adad29 on screen: RGB 173, 173, 41, CIELAB L* 68.7, a* -15.2, b* 62.6, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S70 Drark Algae?
DMC 581 Moss Green is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 733 Olive Green Medium (ΔE 4.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light (ΔE 5.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S70 Drark Algae?
Hama: Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 9.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 7.0, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SL4 Glitter Yellow #cdbd00
- Artkal S61 Key Lomen Pie #cdc03f
- Artkal S114 Light Greengray #a59f65
- Artkal S80 Dark Olive #8f8e3c
- Artkal S21 Pastel Green #8bb23a
- Artkal S110 Beach Beige #ab9745
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Prickly Pear Perler, ΔE 7.6
- Hama 104 Lime Hama, ΔE 9.8
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi Nabbi, ΔE 7.0
- DMC 581 Moss Green DMC thread, ΔE 2.5
- Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light Anchor thread, ΔE 5.5