Artkal S07 Gray
Artkal S07 Gray is a medium gray fuse bead, #959698 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Grey (ΔE 1.7), Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 6.0), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 8.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark (ΔE 3.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S07 Gray
#959698 · RGB 149, 150, 152
Closest to Artkal S S07 in other brands
- DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 8.1 similar
- Perler Grey ΔE 1.7 very close
- Hama 17 Grey ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 8.3 similar
Artkal S07 Gray at a glance
| Artkal code | S07 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Gray |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #959698 |
| RGB | 149, 150, 152 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 62.1, a* 0.0, b* -1.2 |
| HSL | 220°, 1 %, 59 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 62.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S07 Gray in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S07 Gray, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Grey (ΔE 1.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Grey | 1.7 | very close | #909497 |
| Perler Stone | 6.8 | similar | #988c8c |
| Perler Pewter | 7.5 | similar | #94a19d |
| Hama 17 Grey | 6.0 | similar | #838f98 |
| Hama 109 Cloudy Grey | 7.5 | similar | #8a847f |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 10.4 | loose | #a5b3c0 |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 8.3 | similar | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 13.6 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S07 Gray
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 414 maps to Artkal S07 Gray with ΔE 3.5, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark | 3.5 | close | #8c8c8c |
| DMC 169 Pewter Light | 6.3 | similar | #848484 |
| Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light | 1.4 | very close | #929293 |
| Anchor 849 Blue Mist Medium Light | 8.1 | similar | #9caaab |
| Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light | 8.1 | similar | #86828b |
Artkal shades near Artkal S07 Gray
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S07 Gray
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Gray, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S79 Light Gray (#a7acad), L* 70 against 62.
- Lighter: Artkal ST1 Transparent (#c7bcb8), L* 77 against 62.
- Lighter: Artkal SG1 Glow Yellow (#c6c0b4), L* 78 against 62.
- Darker: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 62.
- Darker: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (#70757b), L* 49 against 62.
- Darker: Artkal S42 Silver (#676b73), L* 45 against 62.
Using Artkal S07 Gray in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 4.9:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.5:1, so Gray pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S159 Oslo Gray, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Gray for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Grey, ΔE 1.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 8.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S07 Gray
Artkal S07 Gray 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.
There is also a mini version, Artkal C33 Gray (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S07 Gray?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Grey (#909497), ΔE 1.7: a very close match. Next are Perler Stone (ΔE 6.8) and Perler Pewter (ΔE 7.5).
What hex code is Artkal S07 Gray?
Artkal S07 Gray is #959698 on screen: RGB 149, 150, 152, CIELAB L* 62.1, a* 0.0, b* -1.2, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S07 Gray?
DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.5, close), followed by DMC 169 Pewter Light (ΔE 6.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light (ΔE 1.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S07 Gray?
Hama: Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 6.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 8.3, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S79 Light Gray #a7acad
- Artkal ST1 Transparent #c7bcb8
- Artkal S159 Oslo Gray #82878b
- Artkal S43 Dark Gray #70757b
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Grey Perler, ΔE 1.7
- Hama 17 Grey Hama, ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 8.3