Artkal S76 Sea Blue
Artkal S76 Sea Blue (#0093a9 on screen) is a medium, rich teal 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Peacock (ΔE 2.5), Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 6.6), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 19.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark (ΔE 2.9).
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Artkal S S76 Sea Blue
#0093a9 · RGB 0, 147, 169
Closest to Artkal S S76 in other brands
- DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark ΔE 6.4 similar
- Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light ΔE 5.4 close
- Perler Peacock ΔE 2.5 very close
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 6.6 similar
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 19.6 loose
Artkal S76 Sea Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S76 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sea Blue |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #0093a9 |
| RGB | 0, 147, 169 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.8, a* -24.6, b* -20.8 |
| HSL | 188°, 100 %, 33 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S76 Sea Blue in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S76 Sea Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Peacock (ΔE 2.5). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Peacock | 2.5 | very close | #0090ac |
| Perler Lagoon | 7.7 | similar | #00a4ac |
| Perler Turquoise | 7.8 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 6.6 | similar | #489ab9 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 9.1 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 10.9 | loose | #037a9f |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 19.6 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 21.7 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S76 Sea Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 806, Artkal S76 Sea Blue is a very close match (ΔE 2.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark | 2.9 | very close | #3d95a5 |
| DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark | 4.4 | close | #2696b6 |
| Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 6.4 | similar | #579cb1 |
| Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light | 6.8 | similar | #599ea9 |
| Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light | 5.4 | close | #3f959c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S76 Sea Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal S76 Sea Blue
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sea Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (#00a5a1), L* 61 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S73 Steel Blue (#5ab0bf), L* 67 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal SG3 Glow Blue (#6fadc1), L* 67 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S105 Petrol Blue (#007d91), L* 48 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S125 Snake Green (#007d6e), L* 47 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S62 Green Tea (#00765f), L* 44 against 56.
Using Artkal S76 Sea Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.9:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.1:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S100 Lagoon, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Sea Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Peacock, ΔE 2.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 19.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S76 Sea Blue
Artkal S76 Sea 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 C80 Sea Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S76 Sea Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Peacock (#0090ac), ΔE 2.5: a very close match. Next are Perler Lagoon (ΔE 7.7) and Perler Turquoise (ΔE 7.8).
What hex code is Artkal S76 Sea Blue?
Artkal S76 Sea Blue is #0093a9 on screen: RGB 0, 147, 169, CIELAB L* 55.8, a* -24.6, b* -20.8, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S76 Sea Blue?
DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.9, very close), followed by DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark (ΔE 4.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 6.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S76 Sea Blue?
Hama: Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 6.6, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 19.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S73 Steel Blue #5ab0bf
- Artkal SG3 Glow Blue #6fadc1
- Artkal S105 Petrol Blue #007d91
- Artkal S125 Snake Green #007d6e
- Artkal S100 Lagoon #279bbe
- Artkal S74 Azure #009ec2
- Artkal S104 Deep Water #007f9e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Peacock Perler, ΔE 2.5
- Hama 31 Turquoise Hama, ΔE 6.6
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 19.6