Artkal SE5 Aquamarine
Artkal SE5 Aquamarine is a light, rich teal fuse bead, #69e3d5 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 8.4), Hama 11 Light Green (ΔE 10.1), Nabbi N15 White (ΔE 24.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light (ΔE 6.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE5 Aquamarine
#69e3d5 · RGB 105, 227, 213
Closest to Artkal S SE5 in other brands
- DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light ΔE 6.5 similar
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light ΔE 4.7 close
- Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 6.8 similar
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 8.4 similar
- Hama 11 Light Green ΔE 10.1 loose
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 24.7 loose
Artkal SE5 Aquamarine at a glance
| Artkal code | SE5 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Aquamarine |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #69e3d5 |
| RGB | 105, 227, 213 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.3, a* -37.5, b* -3.6 |
| HSL | 173°, 69 %, 65 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.3:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 9.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE5 Aquamarine in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE5 Aquamarine. The closest is Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 8.4, 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 Caribbean Sea | 8.4 | similar | #6cc8ad |
| Perler Light Green | 8.5 | similar | #18c7b1 |
| Perler Mint | 9.9 | similar | #b3eed5 |
| Hama 11 Light Green | 10.1 | loose | #19cda7 |
| Hama 98 Pastel Mint | 13.4 | loose | #94cca4 |
| Hama 47 Pastel Green | 16.6 | loose | #80df96 |
| Nabbi N15 White | 24.7 | loose | #f4f4f3 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 25.0 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE5 Aquamarine
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3846 maps to Artkal SE5 Aquamarine with ΔE 6.5, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light | 6.5 | similar | #06e3e6 |
| DMC 959 Sea Green Medium | 7.1 | similar | #59c7b4 |
| Anchor 185 Sea Green Light | 4.7 | close | #81d6c4 |
| Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light | 7.3 | similar | #99d8d2 |
| Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light | 6.8 | similar | #81cdba |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE5 Aquamarine
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal SE5 Aquamarine
No Artkal teal is clearly lighter than Artkal SE5 Aquamarine (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S119 Frosty Blue (#8ad5c9), L* 80 against 83.
- Darker: Artkal S30 Shadow Green (#9ec9cd), L* 78 against 83.
- Darker: Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue (#68c4d2), L* 74 against 83.
Using Artkal SE5 Aquamarine in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 9.3:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.3:1, so Aquamarine pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S119 Frosty Blue, is ΔE 5.4 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Aquamarine for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Caribbean Sea, ΔE 8.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N15, ΔE 24.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE5 Aquamarine
Artkal SE5 Aquamarine 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 C118 Frosty Blue (ΔE 5.4).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE5 Aquamarine?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Caribbean Sea (#6cc8ad), ΔE 8.4: a similar shade. Next are Perler Light Green (ΔE 8.5) and Perler Mint (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Artkal SE5 Aquamarine?
Artkal SE5 Aquamarine is #69e3d5 on screen: RGB 105, 227, 213, CIELAB L* 83.3, a* -37.5, b* -3.6, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE5 Aquamarine?
DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.5, similar), followed by DMC 959 Sea Green Medium (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 185 Sea Green Light (ΔE 4.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE5 Aquamarine?
Hama: Hama 11 Light Green (ΔE 10.1, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N15 White (ΔE 24.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S119 Frosty Blue #8ad5c9
- Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue #68c4d2
- Artkal S120 Polar Mint #7cd2a5
- Artkal S31 Sea Mist #b2d7ce
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Caribbean Sea Perler, ΔE 8.4
- Hama 11 Light Green Hama, ΔE 10.1
- Nabbi N15 White Nabbi, ΔE 24.7
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light Anchor thread, ΔE 4.7