Artkal S79 Light Gray
On screen, Artkal S79 Light Gray is #a7acad: a light gray. Nearest beads: Perler Light Grey (ΔE 4.2), Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 6.1), Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 11.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 318 Steel Gray Light (ΔE 2.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S79 Light Gray
#a7acad · RGB 167, 172, 173
Closest to Artkal S S79 in other brands
- DMC 318 Steel Gray Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 398 Gray ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 4.2 close
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 11.1 loose
Artkal S79 Light Gray at a glance
| Artkal code | S79 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Gray |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #a7acad |
| RGB | 167, 172, 173 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.0, a* -1.6, b* -1.1 |
| HSL | 190°, 4 %, 67 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S79 Light Gray in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S79 Light Gray. The closest is Perler Light Grey (ΔE 4.2, 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 Grey | 4.2 | close | #b3bab8 |
| Perler Pewter | 6.3 | similar | #94a19d |
| Perler Grey | 7.4 | similar | #909497 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 6.1 | similar | #a5b3c0 |
| Hama 17 Grey | 10.3 | loose | #838f98 |
| Hama 77 Cloudy White | 10.8 | loose | #ced1c8 |
| Nabbi N10 Light Grey | 11.1 | loose | #d3cbcb |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 12.4 | loose | #8d8b7f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S79 Light Gray
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 318 maps to Artkal S79 Light Gray 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 318 Steel Gray Light | 2.5 | very close | #ababab |
| DMC 04 Tin Dark | 3.2 | close | #aeaeb1 |
| Anchor 398 Gray | 2.9 | very close | #afb0ad |
| Anchor 849 Blue Mist Medium Light | 4.1 | close | #9caaab |
| Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light | 5.0 | close | #afb9c1 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S79 Light Gray
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S79 Light Gray
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Light Gray, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal ST1 Transparent (#c7bcb8), L* 77 against 70.
- Lighter: Artkal SG1 Glow Yellow (#c6c0b4), L* 78 against 70.
- Lighter: Artkal S78 Ash Grey (#c2c4c2), L* 79 against 70.
- Darker: Artkal S07 Gray (#959698), L* 62 against 70.
- Darker: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 70.
- Darker: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (#70757b), L* 49 against 70.
Using Artkal S79 Light Gray in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 6.3:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.0:1, so Light Gray pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S07 Gray, is ΔE 6.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Gray for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Light Grey, ΔE 4.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N10, ΔE 11.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S79 Light Gray
Artkal S79 Light Gray 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 C89 Light Gray (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S79 Light Gray?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8), ΔE 4.2: a close match. Next are Perler Pewter (ΔE 6.3) and Perler Grey (ΔE 7.4).
What hex code is Artkal S79 Light Gray?
Artkal S79 Light Gray is #a7acad on screen: RGB 167, 172, 173, CIELAB L* 70.0, a* -1.6, b* -1.1, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S79 Light Gray?
DMC 318 Steel Gray Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 04 Tin Dark (ΔE 3.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 398 Gray (ΔE 2.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S79 Light Gray?
Hama: Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 6.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 11.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal ST1 Transparent #c7bcb8
- Artkal S78 Ash Grey #c2c4c2
- Artkal S07 Gray #959698
- Artkal S159 Oslo Gray #82878b
- Artkal SG1 Glow Yellow #c6c0b4
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Grey Perler, ΔE 4.2
- Hama 70 Light Grey Hama, ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey Nabbi, ΔE 11.1
- Anchor 398 Gray Anchor thread, ΔE 2.9