Artkal S11 Dark Blue
Artkal S11 Dark Blue is a dark, rich blue fuse bead, #004fa4 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 2.4), Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 3.0), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 13.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 797 Royal Blue (ΔE 5.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S11 Dark Blue
#004fa4 · RGB 0, 79, 164
Closest to Artkal S S11 in other brands
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 5.1 close
- Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 2.4 very close
- Hama 36 Neon Blue ΔE 3.0 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 13.7 loose
Artkal S11 Dark Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S11 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #004fa4 |
| RGB | 0, 79, 164 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.5, a* 14.1, b* -51.4 |
| HSL | 211°, 100 %, 32 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S11 Dark Blue in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S11 Dark Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 2.4). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Dark Blue | 2.4 | very close | #0e5092 |
| Perler Cobalt | 7.9 | similar | #0065b1 |
| Perler Iris | 8.5 | similar | #4e56a3 |
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 3.0 | close | #2353b0 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 4.0 | close | #2659b2 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 5.2 | close | #025bc3 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 13.7 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.6 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S11 Dark Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 797, Artkal S11 Dark Blue is a close match (ΔE 5.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 797 Royal Blue | 5.1 | close | #13477d |
| DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 6.3 | similar | #2c597c |
| Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light | 2.9 | very close | #074d8e |
| Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | 4.1 | close | #165ba4 |
| Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark | 5.2 | close | #005184 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S11 Dark Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S11 Dark Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (#005aa9), L* 38 against 35.
- Lighter: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (#00649a), L* 40 against 35.
- Lighter: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 35.
- Darker: Artkal S144 Marine (#024288), L* 29 against 35.
- Darker: Artkal S64 Black Rock (#36384d), L* 24 against 35.
Using Artkal S11 Dark Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.8:1, a clear edge, and 1.8:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue, is ΔE 3.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Dark Blue, ΔE 2.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 13.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S11 Dark Blue
Artkal S11 Dark 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 C21 Dark Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S11 Dark Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), ΔE 2.4: a very close match. Next are Perler Cobalt (ΔE 7.9) and Perler Iris (ΔE 8.5).
What hex code is Artkal S11 Dark Blue?
Artkal S11 Dark Blue is #004fa4 on screen: RGB 0, 79, 164, CIELAB L* 34.5, a* 14.1, b* -51.4, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S11 Dark Blue?
DMC 797 Royal Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.1, close), followed by DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light (ΔE 2.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S11 Dark Blue?
Hama: Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 3.0, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 13.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue #005aa9
- Artkal SE6 Neptune #2a63c8
- Artkal S143 Royal Blue #30429e
- Artkal S144 Marine #024288
- Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue #2c4e97
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Blue Perler, ΔE 2.4
- Hama 36 Neon Blue Hama, ΔE 3.0
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 13.7
- DMC 797 Royal Blue DMC thread, ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light Anchor thread, ΔE 2.9