Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue
Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #0084b2 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 4.5), Perler Light Blue (ΔE 5.7), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 12.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 825 Blue Dark (ΔE 4.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S75 Dark Steel Blue
#0084b2 · RGB 0, 132, 178
Closest to Artkal S S75 in other brands
- DMC 825 Blue Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Anchor 161 Sapphire Medium ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 7.4 similar
- Perler Light Blue ΔE 5.7 close
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.1 loose
Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S75 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Steel Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0084b2 |
| RGB | 0, 132, 178 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 51.5, a* -13.3, b* -32.6 |
| HSL | 196°, 100 %, 35 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 51.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue. The closest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 4.5, 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 Light Blue | 5.7 | close | #278cc9 |
| Perler Turquoise | 7.0 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Perler Peacock | 7.6 | similar | #0090ac |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 4.5 | close | #037a9f |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 8.9 | similar | #489ab9 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 12.0 | loose | #487ed5 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 12.1 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 16.0 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 825, Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue is a close match (ΔE 4.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 825 Blue Dark | 4.4 | close | #4781a5 |
| DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium | 4.5 | close | #3e85a2 |
| Anchor 161 Sapphire Medium | 4.6 | close | #4389a8 |
| Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark | 4.7 | close | #0078a9 |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 7.4 | similar | #0093d7 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Steel Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 52.
- Lighter: Artkal S100 Lagoon (#279bbe), L* 60 against 52.
- Lighter: Artkal S74 Azure (#009ec2), L* 60 against 52.
- Darker: Artkal S24 True Blue (#0078bf), L* 49 against 52.
- Darker: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 52.
- Darker: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (#00649a), L* 40 against 52.
Using Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.4:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue is only ΔE 2.7 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Dark Steel Blue, 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 83, ΔE 4.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 12.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue
Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue 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 C83 Dark Steel Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Perler Turquoise (ΔE 7.0) and Perler Peacock (ΔE 7.6).
What hex code is Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue?
Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue is #0084b2 on screen: RGB 0, 132, 178, CIELAB L* 51.5, a* -13.3, b* -32.6, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue?
DMC 825 Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.4, close), followed by DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 4.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 161 Sapphire Medium (ΔE 4.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue?
Hama: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 4.5, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 12.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S54 Light Blue #0084ce
- Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue #3687b2
- Artkal S104 Deep Water #007f9e
- Artkal S24 True Blue #0078bf
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Blue Perler, ΔE 5.7
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue Hama, ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 12.1