Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue
On screen, Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue is #005aa9: a dark, rich blue. Nearest beads: Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 3.5), Perler Cobalt (ΔE 4.0), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S103 Caribbian Blue
#005aa9 · RGB 0, 90, 169
Closest to Artkal S S103 in other brands
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.6 close
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium ΔE 0.7 identical
- Madeira 911 Delft Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.5 loose
Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S103 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Caribbian Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #005aa9 |
| RGB | 0, 90, 169 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.2, a* 8.9, b* -48.6 |
| HSL | 208°, 100 %, 33 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue. The closest is Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 3.5, 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 Cobalt | 4.0 | close | #0065b1 |
| Perler Dark Blue | 4.0 | close | #0e5092 |
| Perler Denim | 8.3 | similar | #4c6388 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 3.5 | close | #2659b2 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 3.6 | close | #025bc3 |
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 4.6 | close | #2353b0 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 10.5 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 19.1 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 803 maps to Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue with ΔE 5.6, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 5.6 | close | #2c597c |
| DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | 6.1 | similar | #35668b |
| Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | 0.7 | identical | #165ba4 |
| Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | 3.2 | close | #3161a1 |
| Madeira 911 Delft Dark | 2.7 | very close | #17609e |
Artkal shades near Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Caribbian Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 38.
- Lighter: Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8), L* 44 against 38.
- Lighter: Artkal S142 Cobolt (#416dbe), L* 47 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal S11 Dark Blue (#004fa4), L* 35 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue (#2c4e97), L* 34 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal S143 Royal Blue (#30429e), L* 32 against 38.
Using Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 5.9:1 (a clear edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 2.1:1. That makes Caribbian Blue 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 S11 Dark Blue, is ΔE 4.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Caribbian Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 41, ΔE 3.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 10.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue
Artkal S103 Caribbian 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 C102 Caribbian Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), ΔE 4.0: a close match. Next are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 4.0) and Perler Denim (ΔE 8.3).
What hex code is Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue?
Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue is #005aa9 on screen: RGB 0, 90, 169, CIELAB L* 38.2, a* 8.9, b* -48.6, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue?
DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.6, close), followed by DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium (ΔE 0.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue?
Hama: Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 3.5, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.5, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue #00649a
- Artkal SE6 Neptune #2a63c8
- Artkal S11 Dark Blue #004fa4
- Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue #2c4e97
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cobalt Perler, ΔE 4.0
- Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue Hama, ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 10.5
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 5.6
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 0.7