Artkal S119 Frosty Blue
Artkal S119 Frosty Blue is a light, soft teal fuse bead, #8ad5c9 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 6.7), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 10.4), Nabbi N15 White (ΔE 22.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 964 Sea Green Light (ΔE 4.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S119 Frosty Blue
#8ad5c9 · RGB 138, 213, 201
Closest to Artkal S S119 in other brands
- DMC 964 Sea Green Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Perler Toothpaste ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 10.4 loose
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 22.6 loose
Artkal S119 Frosty Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S119 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Frosty Blue |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #8ad5c9 |
| RGB | 138, 213, 201 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 80.3, a* -25.9, b* -1.4 |
| HSL | 170°, 47 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 80.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S119 Frosty Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S119 Frosty Blue. The closest is Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 6.7, similar), 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 Toothpaste | 6.7 | similar | #96d1d4 |
| Perler Caribbean Sea | 6.8 | similar | #6cc8ad |
| Perler Mint | 8.2 | similar | #b3eed5 |
| Hama 98 Pastel Mint | 10.4 | loose | #94cca4 |
| Hama 11 Light Green | 11.2 | loose | #19cda7 |
| Hama 101 Eucalyptus | 14.4 | loose | #a9c39b |
| Nabbi N15 White | 22.6 | loose | #f4f4f3 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 22.9 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S119 Frosty Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 964, Artkal S119 Frosty Blue is a close match (ΔE 4.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 964 Sea Green Light | 4.8 | close | #a9e2d8 |
| DMC 993 Aquamarine Very Light | 6.3 | similar | #90c0b4 |
| Anchor 185 Sea Green Light | 2.4 | very close | #81d6c4 |
| Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light | 3.2 | close | #99d8d2 |
| Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light | 3.4 | close | #81cdba |
Artkal shades near Artkal S119 Frosty Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal S119 Frosty Blue
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Frosty Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SE5 Aquamarine (#69e3d5), L* 83 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue (#68c4d2), L* 74 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S37 Blue-Green (#60bfcb), L* 72 against 80.
- Darker: Artkal S99 Waterfall (#61bbd3), L* 71 against 80.
Using Artkal S119 Frosty Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 8.5:1, a strong edge, against 1.4:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal SE5 Aquamarine, is ΔE 5.4 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Frosty Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Toothpaste, ΔE 6.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N15, ΔE 22.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S119 Frosty Blue
Artkal S119 Frosty 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 C118 Frosty Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S119 Frosty Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Toothpaste (#96d1d4), ΔE 6.7: a similar shade. Next are Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 6.8) and Perler Mint (ΔE 8.2).
What hex code is Artkal S119 Frosty Blue?
Artkal S119 Frosty Blue is #8ad5c9 on screen: RGB 138, 213, 201, CIELAB L* 80.3, a* -25.9, b* -1.4, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S119 Frosty Blue?
DMC 964 Sea Green Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.8, close), followed by DMC 993 Aquamarine Very Light (ΔE 6.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 185 Sea Green Light (ΔE 2.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S119 Frosty Blue?
Hama: Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 10.4, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N15 White (ΔE 22.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S31 Sea Mist #b2d7ce
- Artkal SE5 Aquamarine #69e3d5
- Artkal S30 Shadow Green #9ec9cd
- Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue #68c4d2
- Artkal S147 Spearmint #80b7a1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Toothpaste Perler, ΔE 6.7
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint Hama, ΔE 10.4
- Nabbi N15 White Nabbi, ΔE 22.6
- DMC 964 Sea Green Light DMC thread, ΔE 4.8
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light Anchor thread, ΔE 2.4