Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue
On screen, Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue is #6aaedb: a light, rich blue. Nearest beads: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 2.6), Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 5.9), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 6.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 826 Blue Medium (ΔE 5.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S98 Himalaya Blue
#6aaedb · RGB 106, 174, 219
Closest to Artkal S S98 in other brands
- DMC 826 Blue Medium ΔE 5.4 close
- Anchor 1090 Electric Blue ΔE 4.3 close
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 8.4 similar
- Perler Pastel Blue ΔE 5.9 close
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue ΔE 2.6 very close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 6.6 similar
Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S98 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Himalaya Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #6aaedb |
| RGB | 106, 174, 219 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.3, a* -9.1, b* -29.3 |
| HSL | 204°, 61 %, 64 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.3 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 S98 Himalaya Blue in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 2.6). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Pastel Blue | 5.9 | close | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 8.2 | similar | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Turquoise | 9.7 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 2.6 | very close | #51aee4 |
| Hama 73 Translucent Aqua | 4.1 | close | #59aef5 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 7.5 | similar | #8aafc2 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 6.6 | similar | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 11.0 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 826 maps to Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue with ΔE 5.4, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 826 Blue Medium | 5.4 | close | #6b9ebf |
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 5.4 | close | #739fc1 |
| Anchor 1090 Electric Blue | 4.3 | close | #3ea9ea |
| Anchor 140 Copen Blue Light | 5.4 | close | #7fa5c8 |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 8.4 | similar | #6ba9bc |
Artkal shades near Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Himalaya Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S152 Lilac (#aeaddc), L* 72 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal SE2 Raincloud (#a2b2d3), L* 72 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal S136 Summer Rain (#afb8df), L* 75 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S53 Turquoise (#55a4d9), L* 65 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S101 Electric Blue (#00a7e3), L* 64 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S137 Azur Blue (#6b9ad4), L* 62 against 68.
Using Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue 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 Himalaya Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S53 Turquoise, is ΔE 3.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Himalaya Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 46, ΔE 2.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 6.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue
Artkal S98 Himalaya 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 C97 Himalaya Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), ΔE 5.9: a close match. Next are Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 8.2) and Perler Turquoise (ΔE 9.7).
What hex code is Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue?
Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue is #6aaedb on screen: RGB 106, 174, 219, CIELAB L* 68.3, a* -9.1, b* -29.3, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue?
DMC 826 Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.4, close), followed by DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 5.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1090 Electric Blue (ΔE 4.3).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue?
Hama: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 2.6, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 6.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue #a7bae1
- Artkal S44 Sky Blue #a7cdde
- Artkal S10 Baby Blue #2eabd8
- Artkal S53 Turquoise #55a4d9
- Artkal S101 Electric Blue #00a7e3
- Artkal S137 Azur Blue #6b9ad4
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Blue Perler, ΔE 5.9
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue Hama, ΔE 2.6
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 6.6