Artkal S74 Azure
Artkal S74 Azure is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #009ec2 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 3.4), Perler Turquoise (ΔE 3.6), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 15.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark (ΔE 2.7).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S74 Azure
#009ec2 · RGB 0, 158, 194
Closest to Artkal S S74 in other brands
- DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 7.8 similar
- Perler Turquoise ΔE 3.6 close
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 3.4 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 15.3 loose
Artkal S74 Azure at a glance
| Artkal code | S74 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Azure |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #009ec2 |
| RGB | 0, 158, 194 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 60.2, a* -21.6, b* -28.2 |
| HSL | 191°, 100 %, 38 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 60.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.7:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S74 Azure in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S74 Azure. The closest is Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 3.4, 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 Turquoise | 3.6 | close | #0098c5 |
| Perler Peacock | 5.2 | close | #0090ac |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 7.7 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 3.4 | close | #489ab9 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 4.2 | close | #0facd1 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 9.3 | similar | #51aee4 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 15.3 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 20.4 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S74 Azure
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 995 maps to Artkal S74 Azure with ΔE 2.7, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark | 2.7 | very close | #2696b6 |
| DMC 3843 Electric Blue | 3.7 | close | #14aad0 |
| Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 5.2 | close | #579cb1 |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 6.2 | similar | #00a6de |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 7.8 | similar | #6ba9bc |
Artkal shades near Artkal S74 Azure
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S74 Azure
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Azure, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S101 Electric Blue (#00a7e3), L* 64 against 60.
- Lighter: Artkal S53 Turquoise (#55a4d9), L* 65 against 60.
- Lighter: Artkal S10 Baby Blue (#2eabd8), L* 65 against 60.
- Darker: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 60.
- Darker: Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue (#3687b2), L* 53 against 60.
- Darker: Artkal S54 Light Blue (#0084ce), L* 53 against 60.
Using Artkal S74 Azure in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 4.6:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.7:1, so Azure pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
Artkal S100 Lagoon is only ΔE 1.4 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Azure, 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 31, ΔE 3.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 15.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S74 Azure
Artkal S74 Azure 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 C82 Azure (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S74 Azure?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), ΔE 3.6: a close match. Next are Perler Peacock (ΔE 5.2) and Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 7.7).
What hex code is Artkal S74 Azure?
Artkal S74 Azure is #009ec2 on screen: RGB 0, 158, 194, CIELAB L* 60.2, a* -21.6, b* -28.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S74 Azure?
DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.7, very close), followed by DMC 3843 Electric Blue (ΔE 3.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 5.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S74 Azure?
Hama: Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 3.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 15.3, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S101 Electric Blue #00a7e3
- Artkal S10 Baby Blue #2eabd8
- Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue #3687b2
- Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue #0084b2
- Artkal S100 Lagoon #279bbe
- Artkal S76 Sea Blue #0093a9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Turquoise Perler, ΔE 3.6
- Hama 31 Turquoise Hama, ΔE 3.4
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 15.3