Artkal ST1 Transparent
On screen, Artkal ST1 Transparent is #c7bcb8: a light gray. Nearest beads: Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 4.3), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 5.7), Perler Light Grey (ΔE 9.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium (ΔE 2.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S ST1 Transparent
#c7bcb8 · RGB 199, 188, 184
Closest to Artkal S ST1 in other brands
- DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light ΔE 5.6 close
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 9.1 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 5.7 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 4.3 close
Artkal ST1 Transparent at a glance
| Artkal code | ST1 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Transparent |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #c7bcb8 |
| RGB | 199, 188, 184 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.0, a* 3.2, b* 3.4 |
| HSL | 16°, 12 %, 75 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal ST1 Transparent in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal ST1 Transparent. The closest is Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 4.3, close), 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 Light Grey | 9.1 | similar | #b3bab8 |
| Perler Frosted Lilac | 9.1 | similar | #cdb7c3 |
| Perler Toasted Marshmallow | 9.2 | similar | #dedace |
| Hama 19 Clear | 5.7 | close | #d8d2ce |
| Hama 77 Cloudy White | 9.4 | similar | #ced1c8 |
| Hama 64 Pearl | 11.4 | loose | #efebe4 |
| Nabbi N10 Light Grey | 4.3 | close | #d3cbcb |
| Nabbi N12 Ivory | 7.7 | similar | #e2d0bf |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal ST1 Transparent
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 452, Artkal ST1 Transparent is a very close match (ΔE 2.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium | 2.5 | very close | #c0b3ae |
| DMC 648 Beaver Gray Light | 3.8 | close | #bcb4ac |
| Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light | 3.6 | close | #c0b0aa |
| Anchor 397 Gray Light | 7.1 | similar | #c5c1b3 |
| Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light | 5.6 | close | #b3a9a9 |
Artkal shades near Artkal ST1 Transparent
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal ST1 Transparent
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Transparent, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S35 Mona Lisa (#e1ccd2), L* 84 against 77.
- Lighter: Artkal S77 Ghost While (#d4d8d3), L* 86 against 77.
- Darker: Artkal S79 Light Gray (#a7acad), L* 70 against 77.
- Darker: Artkal S07 Gray (#959698), L* 62 against 77.
- Darker: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 77.
Using Artkal ST1 Transparent in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.7:1, a strong edge, against 1.6:1 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 SG1 Glow Yellow, is ΔE 5.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Transparent for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N10, ΔE 4.3) and Perler the furthest (Perler Light Grey, ΔE 9.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
The name says transparent: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal ST1 Transparent
Artkal ST1 Transparent 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 C88 Ash Grey (ΔE 6.5).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal ST1 Transparent?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8), ΔE 9.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 9.1) and Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 9.2).
What hex code is Artkal ST1 Transparent?
Artkal ST1 Transparent is #c7bcb8 on screen: RGB 199, 188, 184, CIELAB L* 77.0, a* 3.2, b* 3.4, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal ST1 Transparent?
DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 648 Beaver Gray Light (ΔE 3.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light (ΔE 3.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal ST1 Transparent?
Hama: Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 5.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 4.3, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S78 Ash Grey #c2c4c2
- Artkal S35 Mona Lisa #e1ccd2
- Artkal S79 Light Gray #a7acad
- Artkal S07 Gray #959698
- Artkal SG1 Glow Yellow #c6c0b4
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Grey Perler, ΔE 9.1
- Hama 19 Clear Hama, ΔE 5.7
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey Nabbi, ΔE 4.3