Artkal S117 Sage Green
Artkal S117 Sage Green (#7f7e49 on screen) is a medium, rich yellow 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 4.4), Perler Olive (ΔE 7.3), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 14.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 4.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S117 Sage Green
#7f7e49 · RGB 127, 126, 73
Closest to Artkal S S117 in other brands
- DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 843 Fern Green ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 14.1 loose
Artkal S117 Sage Green at a glance
| Artkal code | S117 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sage Green |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #7f7e49 |
| RGB | 127, 126, 73 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 51.7, a* -8.0, b* 28.9 |
| HSL | 59°, 27 %, 39 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 51.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S117 Sage Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S117 Sage Green. The closest is Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 4.4, 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 Olive | 7.3 | similar | #696e31 |
| Perler Fern | 12.9 | loose | #7f971a |
| Perler Sage | 17.1 | loose | #9aa98e |
| Hama 110 Matcha | 4.4 | close | #838956 |
| Hama 84 Olive Green | 6.7 | similar | #687836 |
| Hama 115 Bright Green | 12.8 | loose | #6e975f |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 14.1 | loose | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 17.5 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S117 Sage Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3011, Artkal S117 Sage Green is a close match (ΔE 4.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark | 4.5 | close | #898a58 |
| DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark | 5.1 | close | #827b30 |
| Anchor 843 Fern Green | 4.6 | close | #8a8948 |
| Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium | 5.3 | close | #817731 |
| Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light | 4.3 | close | #82805b |
Artkal shades near Artkal S117 Sage Green
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Artkal S117 Sage Green
No Artkal yellow is clearly darker than Artkal S117 Sage Green (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S116 Earth Green (#8d8b51), L* 57 against 52.
- Lighter: Artkal S80 Dark Olive (#8f8e3c), L* 58 against 52.
- Lighter: Artkal S115 Mossy Green (#938d54), L* 58 against 52.
Using Artkal S117 Sage Green in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.4:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S116 Earth Green, is ΔE 4.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Sage Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 110, ΔE 4.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 14.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S117 Sage Green
Artkal S117 Sage Green 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 C116 Sage Green (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S117 Sage Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Olive (#696e31), ΔE 7.3: a similar shade. Next are Perler Fern (ΔE 12.9) and Perler Sage (ΔE 17.1).
What hex code is Artkal S117 Sage Green?
Artkal S117 Sage Green is #7f7e49 on screen: RGB 127, 126, 73, CIELAB L* 51.7, a* -8.0, b* 28.9, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S117 Sage Green?
DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.5, close), followed by DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 843 Fern Green (ΔE 4.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S117 Sage Green?
Hama: Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 4.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 14.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S116 Earth Green #8d8b51
- Artkal S115 Mossy Green #938d54
- Artkal S112 Oaktree Brown #907c41
- Artkal S80 Dark Olive #8f8e3c
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Olive Perler, ΔE 7.3
- Hama 110 Matcha Hama, ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 14.1
- Anchor 843 Fern Green Anchor thread, ΔE 4.6