Artkal S137 Azur Blue
Artkal S137 Azur Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #6b9ad4 on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 3.1), Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 5.4), Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 7.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 4.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S137 Azur Blue
#6b9ad4 · RGB 107, 154, 212
Closest to Artkal S S137 in other brands
- DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light ΔE 3.0 close
- Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light ΔE 7.8 similar
- Perler Blueberry Creme ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 107 Lavender ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 3.1 close
Artkal S137 Azur Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S137 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Azur Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #6b9ad4 |
| RGB | 107, 154, 212 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 62.5, a* 0.2, b* -34.5 |
| HSL | 213°, 55 %, 63 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 62.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S137 Azur Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S137 Azur Blue. The closest is Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 3.1, 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 Blueberry Creme | 5.4 | close | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 6.6 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 8.3 | similar | #6683b7 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 7.0 | similar | #6a87c1 |
| Hama 73 Translucent Aqua | 7.6 | similar | #59aef5 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 9.1 | similar | #51aee4 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 3.1 | close | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 12.6 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S137 Azur Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 334 maps to Artkal S137 Azur Blue with ΔE 4.8, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 4.8 | close | #739fc1 |
| DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark | 5.9 | close | #5a8fb8 |
| Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light | 3.0 | close | #799cc6 |
| Anchor 175 Ocean Blue Light | 4.0 | close | #7b9dc1 |
| Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light | 7.8 | similar | #798eae |
Artkal shades near Artkal S137 Azur Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S137 Azur Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Azur Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SE3 Winter (#83a6dc), L* 67 against 62.
- Lighter: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (#6aaedb), L* 68 against 62.
- Lighter: Artkal SE2 Raincloud (#a2b2d3), L* 72 against 62.
- Darker: Artkal S150 Iris Violet (#8884d0), L* 58 against 62.
- Darker: Artkal S139 Forget Me Not (#658ad0), L* 58 against 62.
- Darker: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 62.
Using Artkal S137 Azur Blue in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 4.9:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.5:1, so Azur Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal SE3 Winter, is ΔE 4.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Azur Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N23, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 107, ΔE 7.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S137 Azur Blue
Artkal S137 Azur 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 C136 Azur Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S137 Azur Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Blueberry Creme (#85a8e3), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 6.6) and Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 8.3).
What hex code is Artkal S137 Azur Blue?
Artkal S137 Azur Blue is #6b9ad4 on screen: RGB 107, 154, 212, CIELAB L* 62.5, a* 0.2, b* -34.5, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S137 Azur Blue?
DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.8, close), followed by DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark (ΔE 5.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light (ΔE 3.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S137 Azur Blue?
Hama: Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 7.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S53 Turquoise #55a4d9
- Artkal SE3 Winter #83a6dc
- Artkal S139 Forget Me Not #658ad0
- Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue #5a89ce
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Blueberry Creme Perler, ΔE 5.4
- Hama 107 Lavender Hama, ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 3.1