Artkal S101 Electric Blue
On screen, Artkal S101 Electric Blue is #00a7e3: a medium, rich blue. Nearest beads: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 3.8), Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 4.7), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 11.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3843 Electric Blue (ΔE 6.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S101 Electric Blue
#00a7e3 · RGB 0, 167, 227
Closest to Artkal S S101 in other brands
- DMC 3843 Electric Blue ΔE 6.2 similar
- Anchor 433 Ice Blue ΔE 1.0 very close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 6.8 similar
- Perler Pastel Blue ΔE 4.7 close
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 11.1 loose
Artkal S101 Electric Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S101 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Electric Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #00a7e3 |
| RGB | 0, 167, 227 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.3, a* -14.7, b* -40.2 |
| HSL | 196°, 100 %, 45 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S101 Electric Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S101 Electric Blue. The closest is Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 3.8, 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 Pastel Blue | 4.7 | close | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Turquoise | 5.9 | close | #0098c5 |
| Perler Light Blue | 9.1 | similar | #278cc9 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 3.8 | close | #51aee4 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 6.8 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 73 Translucent Aqua | 7.1 | similar | #59aef5 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 11.1 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 17.0 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S101 Electric Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3843 maps to Artkal S101 Electric Blue with ΔE 6.2, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3843 Electric Blue | 6.2 | similar | #14aad0 |
| DMC 826 Blue Medium | 7.7 | similar | #6b9ebf |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 1.0 | very close | #00a6de |
| Anchor 1090 Electric Blue | 3.5 | close | #3ea9ea |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 6.8 | similar | #0093d7 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S101 Electric Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S101 Electric Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Electric Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SE3 Winter (#83a6dc), L* 67 against 64.
- Lighter: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (#6aaedb), L* 68 against 64.
- Lighter: Artkal SE2 Raincloud (#a2b2d3), L* 72 against 64.
- Darker: Artkal S74 Azure (#009ec2), L* 60 against 64.
- Darker: Artkal S100 Lagoon (#279bbe), L* 60 against 64.
- Darker: Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue (#3687b2), L* 53 against 64.
Using Artkal S101 Electric Blue in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 5.2:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.4:1, so Electric Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S10 Baby Blue, is ΔE 3.7 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Electric Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 46, ΔE 3.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 11.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S101 Electric Blue
Artkal S101 Electric Blue 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 C100 Electric Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S101 Electric Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), ΔE 4.7: a close match. Next are Perler Turquoise (ΔE 5.9) and Perler Light Blue (ΔE 9.1).
What hex code is Artkal S101 Electric Blue?
Artkal S101 Electric Blue is #00a7e3 on screen: RGB 0, 167, 227, CIELAB L* 64.3, a* -14.7, b* -40.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S101 Electric Blue?
DMC 3843 Electric Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.2, similar), followed by DMC 826 Blue Medium (ΔE 7.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 433 Ice Blue (ΔE 1.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S101 Electric Blue?
Hama: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 3.8, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 11.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S10 Baby Blue #2eabd8
- Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue #6aaedb
- Artkal S74 Azure #009ec2
- Artkal S100 Lagoon #279bbe
- Artkal S53 Turquoise #55a4d9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Blue Perler, ΔE 4.7
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue Hama, ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 11.1