Artkal S141 Horizon Blue
Artkal S141 Horizon Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #4d74c6 on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 2.7), Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 4.3), Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 4.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark (ΔE 7.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S141 Horizon Blue
#4d74c6 · RGB 77, 116, 198
Closest to Artkal S S141 in other brands
- DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Anchor 146 Delft Blue ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 910 Delft Medium ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Neon Blue ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue ΔE 4.3 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 2.7 very close
Artkal S141 Horizon Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S141 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Horizon Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #4d74c6 |
| RGB | 77, 116, 198 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.7, a* 11.8, b* -46.9 |
| HSL | 221°, 51 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S141 Horizon Blue in other bead brands
Nabbi has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S141 Horizon Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Neon Blue | 4.6 | close | #406ae1 |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 6.1 | similar | #6683b7 |
| Perler Cobalt | 8.8 | similar | #0065b1 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 4.3 | close | #487ed5 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 5.2 | close | #4167b4 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 7.2 | similar | #6a87c1 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 2.7 | very close | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 15.5 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S141 Horizon Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3838 maps to Artkal S141 Horizon Blue with ΔE 7.3, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | 7.3 | similar | #5c7294 |
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 7.9 | similar | #466a8e |
| Anchor 146 Delft Blue | 5.7 | close | #3870a9 |
| Anchor 136 Wedgewood Light | 5.9 | close | #5b82ac |
| Madeira 910 Delft Medium | 6.5 | similar | #5680a4 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S141 Horizon Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S141 Horizon Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Horizon Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S54 Light Blue (#0084ce), L* 53 against 50.
- Lighter: Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue (#3687b2), L* 53 against 50.
- Lighter: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 50.
- Darker: Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8), L* 44 against 50.
- Darker: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 50.
- Darker: Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (#005aa9), L* 38 against 50.
Using Artkal S141 Horizon Blue in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 3.9:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 3.2:1. That makes Horizon Blue an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S142 Cobolt, is ΔE 3.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Horizon Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N17, ΔE 2.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Neon Blue, ΔE 4.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S141 Horizon Blue
Artkal S141 Horizon 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 C140 Horizon Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S141 Horizon Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), ΔE 4.6: a close match. Next are Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 6.1) and Perler Cobalt (ΔE 8.8).
What hex code is Artkal S141 Horizon Blue?
Artkal S141 Horizon Blue is #4d74c6 on screen: RGB 77, 116, 198, CIELAB L* 49.7, a* 11.8, b* -46.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S141 Horizon Blue?
DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.3, similar), followed by DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 7.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 146 Delft Blue (ΔE 5.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S141 Horizon Blue?
Hama: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 4.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 2.7, very close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue #5a89ce
- Artkal S139 Forget Me Not #658ad0
- Artkal S140 Indigo #566cbd
- Artkal S142 Cobolt #416dbe
- Artkal SE6 Neptune #2a63c8
- Artkal S102 Pool Blue #0077ca
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Neon Blue Perler, ΔE 4.6
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue Hama, ΔE 4.3
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 2.7