Artkal S142 Cobolt
On screen, Artkal S142 Cobolt is #416dbe: a medium, rich blue. Nearest beads: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 2.5), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 3.5), Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 4.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 6.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S142 Cobolt
#416dbe · RGB 65, 109, 190
Closest to Artkal S S142 in other brands
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 6.0 close
- Anchor 146 Delft Blue ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium ΔE 7.6 similar
- Perler Neon Blue ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 2.5 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 3.5 close
Artkal S142 Cobolt at a glance
| Artkal code | S142 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cobolt |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #416dbe |
| RGB | 65, 109, 190 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 46.7, a* 11.2, b* -47.1 |
| HSL | 219°, 49 %, 50 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 46.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.3:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S142 Cobolt in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S142 Cobolt, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 2.5). 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 Cobalt | 6.2 | similar | #0065b1 |
| Perler Denim | 8.1 | similar | #4c6388 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 2.5 | very close | #4167b4 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 6.5 | similar | #025bc3 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 6.7 | similar | #487ed5 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 3.5 | close | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 18.4 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S142 Cobolt
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 798 maps to Artkal S142 Cobolt with ΔE 6.0, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 6.0 | close | #466a8e |
| DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | 7.2 | similar | #5c7294 |
| Anchor 146 Delft Blue | 4.1 | close | #3870a9 |
| Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark | 5.6 | close | #467196 |
| Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium | 7.6 | similar | #3a6a8c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S142 Cobolt
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S142 Cobolt
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Cobolt, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S54 Light Blue (#0084ce), L* 53 against 47.
- Lighter: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 47.
- Lighter: Artkal S139 Forget Me Not (#658ad0), 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 S142 Cobolt in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 4.3:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 2.8:1. That makes Cobolt 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 S141 Horizon Blue, is ΔE 3.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Cobolt for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 119, ΔE 2.5) 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 S142 Cobolt
Artkal S142 Cobolt 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 C141 Cobolt (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S142 Cobolt?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), ΔE 4.6: a close match. Next are Perler Cobalt (ΔE 6.2) and Perler Denim (ΔE 8.1).
What hex code is Artkal S142 Cobolt?
Artkal S142 Cobolt is #416dbe on screen: RGB 65, 109, 190, CIELAB L* 46.7, a* 11.2, b* -47.1, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S142 Cobolt?
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.0, close), followed by DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark (ΔE 7.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 146 Delft Blue (ΔE 4.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S142 Cobolt?
Hama: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 2.5, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 3.5, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S102 Pool Blue #0077ca
- Artkal S141 Horizon Blue #4d74c6
- Artkal SE6 Neptune #2a63c8
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue #005aa9
- Artkal S140 Indigo #566cbd
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Neon Blue Perler, ΔE 4.6
- Hama 119 Sky Blue Hama, ΔE 2.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 3.5
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark DMC thread, ΔE 6.0