Artkal SE3 Winter
Artkal SE3 Winter (#83a6dc on screen) is a medium, rich blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 1.0), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 3.3), Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (ΔE 8.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 809 Delft Blue (ΔE 5.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE3 Winter
#83a6dc · RGB 131, 166, 220
Closest to Artkal S SE3 in other brands
- DMC 809 Delft Blue ΔE 5.8 close
- Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 909 Delft ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Blueberry Creme ΔE 1.0 identical
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua ΔE 8.2 similar
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 3.3 close
Artkal SE3 Winter at a glance
| Artkal code | SE3 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Winter |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #83a6dc |
| RGB | 131, 166, 220 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 67.5, a* 1.7, b* -31.1 |
| HSL | 216°, 56 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 67.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE3 Winter in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE3 Winter, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 1.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 1.0 | identical | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 9.9 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 11.4 | loose | #6683b7 |
| Hama 73 Translucent Aqua | 8.2 | similar | #59aef5 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 9.7 | similar | #6a87c1 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 10.1 | loose | #51aee4 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 3.3 | close | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 8.8 | similar | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE3 Winter
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 809, Artkal SE3 Winter is a close match (ΔE 5.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 809 Delft Blue | 5.8 | close | #94a8c6 |
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 6.3 | similar | #739fc1 |
| Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light | 3.9 | close | #799cc6 |
| Anchor 140 Copen Blue Light | 4.3 | close | #7fa5c8 |
| Madeira 909 Delft | 5.5 | close | #90a5c3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE3 Winter
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal SE3 Winter
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Winter, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S152 Lilac (#aeaddc), L* 72 against 67.
- Lighter: Artkal SE2 Raincloud (#a2b2d3), L* 72 against 67.
- Lighter: Artkal S136 Summer Rain (#afb8df), L* 75 against 67.
- Darker: Artkal S101 Electric Blue (#00a7e3), L* 64 against 67.
- Darker: Artkal S137 Azur Blue (#6b9ad4), L* 62 against 67.
- Darker: Artkal S150 Iris Violet (#8884d0), L* 58 against 67.
Using Artkal SE3 Winter in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.8:1, a clear edge, against 2.1:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S137 Azur Blue, is ΔE 4.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Winter for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Blueberry Creme, ΔE 1.0) and Hama the furthest (Hama 73, ΔE 8.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE3 Winter
Artkal SE3 Winter 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.
The Artkal C range has no bead of the same name; its closest mini color is Artkal C136 Azur Blue (ΔE 4.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE3 Winter?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Blueberry Creme (#85a8e3), ΔE 1.0: an identical match. Next are Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 9.9) and Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 11.4).
What hex code is Artkal SE3 Winter?
Artkal SE3 Winter is #83a6dc on screen: RGB 131, 166, 220, CIELAB L* 67.5, a* 1.7, b* -31.1, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE3 Winter?
DMC 809 Delft Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.8, close), followed by DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 6.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light (ΔE 3.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE3 Winter?
Hama: Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (ΔE 8.2, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 3.3, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE2 Raincloud #a2b2d3
- Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue #a7bae1
- Artkal S53 Turquoise #55a4d9
- Artkal S137 Azur Blue #6b9ad4
- Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue #6aaedb
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Blueberry Creme Perler, ΔE 1.0
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua Hama, ΔE 8.2
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 3.3
- DMC 809 Delft Blue DMC thread, ΔE 5.8