Artkal SE6 Neptune
Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8 on screen) is a dark, vivid blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 3.0), Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 4.9), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 6.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 6.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE6 Neptune
#2a63c8 · RGB 42, 99, 200
Closest to Artkal S SE6 in other brands
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 6.6 similar
- Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Neon Blue ΔE 4.9 close
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 3.0 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 6.3 similar
Artkal SE6 Neptune at a glance
| Artkal code | SE6 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Neptune |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #2a63c8 |
| RGB | 42, 99, 200 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.6, a* 18.1, b* -57.8 |
| HSL | 218°, 65 %, 47 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE6 Neptune in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE6 Neptune, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Neon Blue | 4.9 | close | #406ae1 |
| Perler Cobalt | 5.4 | close | #0065b1 |
| Perler Denim | 8.5 | similar | #4c6388 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 3.0 | very close | #4167b4 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 3.1 | close | #025bc3 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 4.2 | close | #2659b2 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 6.3 | similar | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 18.1 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE6 Neptune
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 798 maps to Artkal SE6 Neptune with ΔE 6.6, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 6.6 | similar | #466a8e |
| DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | 7.4 | similar | #35668b |
| Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | 4.6 | close | #3161a1 |
| Anchor 131 Blue Medium | 5.4 | close | #3e5f9d |
| Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark | 5.3 | close | #0054d7 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE6 Neptune
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal SE6 Neptune
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Neptune, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S142 Cobolt (#416dbe), L* 47 against 44.
- Lighter: Artkal S140 Indigo (#566cbd), L* 47 against 44.
- Lighter: Artkal S24 True Blue (#0078bf), L* 49 against 44.
- Darker: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (#00649a), L* 40 against 44.
- Darker: Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (#005aa9), L* 38 against 44.
- Darker: Artkal S11 Dark Blue (#004fa4), L* 35 against 44.
Using Artkal SE6 Neptune in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 4.8:1 (a clear edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 2.5:1. That makes Neptune an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S142 Cobolt, is ΔE 3.7 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Neptune for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 119, ΔE 3.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 6.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE6 Neptune
Artkal SE6 Neptune 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 C141 Cobolt (ΔE 3.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE6 Neptune?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), ΔE 4.9: a close match. Next are Perler Cobalt (ΔE 5.4) and Perler Denim (ΔE 8.5).
What hex code is Artkal SE6 Neptune?
Artkal SE6 Neptune is #2a63c8 on screen: RGB 42, 99, 200, CIELAB L* 43.6, a* 18.1, b* -57.8, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE6 Neptune?
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.6, similar), followed by DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 4.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE6 Neptune?
Hama: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 3.0, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 6.3, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S142 Cobolt #416dbe
- Artkal S140 Indigo #566cbd
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue #005aa9
- Artkal S11 Dark Blue #004fa4
- Artkal S141 Horizon Blue #4d74c6
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Neon Blue Perler, ΔE 4.9
- Hama 119 Sky Blue Hama, ΔE 3.0
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 6.3
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark DMC thread, ΔE 6.6