Artkal SE4 Tide
Artkal SE4 Tide (#70d8ed on screen) is a light, rich teal 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Sky (ΔE 6.4), Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 12.9), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 16.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light (ΔE 6.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE4 Tide
#70d8ed · RGB 112, 216, 237
Closest to Artkal S SE4 in other brands
- DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light ΔE 6.4 similar
- Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light ΔE 6.2 similar
- Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 10.6 loose
- Perler Sky ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 12.9 loose
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 16.2 loose
Artkal SE4 Tide at a glance
| Artkal code | SE4 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Tide |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #70d8ed |
| RGB | 112, 216, 237 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.1, a* -24.5, b* -19.6 |
| HSL | 190°, 78 %, 68 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE4 Tide in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE4 Tide. The closest is Perler Sky (ΔE 6.4, similar), 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 Sky | 6.4 | similar | #4ac0d8 |
| Perler Toothpaste | 7.2 | similar | #96d1d4 |
| Perler Robin's Egg | 9.9 | similar | #a9cdd5 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 12.9 | loose | #0facd1 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 13.3 | loose | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 14.9 | loose | #51aee4 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 16.2 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 20.9 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE4 Tide
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3766, Artkal SE4 Tide is a similar shade (ΔE 6.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light | 6.4 | similar | #99cfd9 |
| DMC 598 Turquoise Light | 7.9 | similar | #90c3cc |
| Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light | 6.2 | similar | #8eccd3 |
| Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light | 7.8 | similar | #9ecddd |
| Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 10.6 | loose | #bde4e9 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE4 Tide
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal SE4 Tide
No Artkal teal is clearly lighter than Artkal SE4 Tide (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue (#68c4d2), L* 74 against 81.
- Darker: Artkal S37 Blue-Green (#60bfcb), L* 72 against 81.
- Darker: Artkal S99 Waterfall (#61bbd3), L* 71 against 81.
Using Artkal SE4 Tide in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 8.7:1, a strong edge, against 1.4:1 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 S72 Light Sea Blue, is ΔE 5.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Tide for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Sky, ΔE 6.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 16.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE4 Tide
Artkal SE4 Tide 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 C79 Light Sea Blue (ΔE 5.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE4 Tide?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sky (#4ac0d8), ΔE 6.4: a similar shade. Next are Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 7.2) and Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Artkal SE4 Tide?
Artkal SE4 Tide is #70d8ed on screen: RGB 112, 216, 237, CIELAB L* 81.1, a* -24.5, b* -19.6, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE4 Tide?
DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.4, similar), followed by DMC 598 Turquoise Light (ΔE 7.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light (ΔE 6.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE4 Tide?
Hama: Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 12.9, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 16.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S31 Sea Mist #b2d7ce
- Artkal SE5 Aquamarine #69e3d5
- Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue #68c4d2
- Artkal S37 Blue-Green #60bfcb
- Artkal S99 Waterfall #61bbd3
- Artkal S30 Shadow Green #9ec9cd
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sky Perler, ΔE 6.4
- Hama 49 Azure Hama, ΔE 12.9
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 16.2
- DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light DMC thread, ΔE 6.4