Artkal S140 Indigo
On screen, Artkal S140 Indigo is #566cbd: a medium, rich blue. Nearest beads: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.0), Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 5.0), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 6.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark (ΔE 6.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S140 Indigo
#566cbd · RGB 86, 108, 189
Closest to Artkal S S140 in other brands
- DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark ΔE 6.4 similar
- Anchor 176 Ocean Blue ΔE 7.0 similar
- Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Neon Blue ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 4.0 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 6.4 similar
Artkal S140 Indigo at a glance
| Artkal code | S140 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Indigo |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #566cbd |
| RGB | 86, 108, 189 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.5, a* 15.6, b* -45.2 |
| HSL | 227°, 44 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S140 Indigo in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S140 Indigo. The closest is Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.0, 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 Neon Blue | 5.0 | close | #406ae1 |
| Perler Denim | 8.0 | similar | #4c6388 |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 8.2 | similar | #6683b7 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 4.0 | close | #4167b4 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 8.2 | similar | #487ed5 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 8.3 | similar | #2659b2 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 6.4 | similar | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.3 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S140 Indigo
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3838, Artkal S140 Indigo is a similar shade (ΔE 6.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | 6.4 | similar | #5c7294 |
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 7.3 | similar | #466a8e |
| Anchor 176 Ocean Blue | 7.0 | similar | #647da6 |
| Anchor 131 Blue Medium | 7.0 | similar | #3e5f9d |
| Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium | 7.1 | similar | #4f648f |
Artkal shades near Artkal S140 Indigo
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S140 Indigo
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Indigo, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 47.
- Lighter: Artkal S139 Forget Me Not (#658ad0), L* 58 against 47.
- Lighter: Artkal S150 Iris Violet (#8884d0), L* 58 against 47.
- Darker: Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8), L* 44 against 47.
- Darker: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 47.
- Darker: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (#00649a), L* 40 against 47.
Using Artkal S140 Indigo in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1, a visible but soft edge, and 2.9:1 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 S142 Cobolt, is ΔE 4.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Indigo for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 119, ΔE 4.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 6.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S140 Indigo
Artkal S140 Indigo 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 C139 Indigo (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S140 Indigo?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), ΔE 5.0: a close match. Next are Perler Denim (ΔE 8.0) and Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 8.2).
What hex code is Artkal S140 Indigo?
Artkal S140 Indigo is #566cbd on screen: RGB 86, 108, 189, CIELAB L* 47.5, a* 15.6, b* -45.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S140 Indigo?
DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.4, similar), followed by DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 7.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 176 Ocean Blue (ΔE 7.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S140 Indigo?
Hama: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.0, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 6.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S102 Pool Blue #0077ca
- Artkal S141 Horizon Blue #4d74c6
- Artkal SE6 Neptune #2a63c8
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue #005aa9
- Artkal S142 Cobolt #416dbe
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Neon Blue Perler, ΔE 5.0
- Hama 119 Sky Blue Hama, ΔE 4.0
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 6.4