Artkal S147 Spearmint
Artkal S147 Spearmint is a light, soft green fuse bead, #80b7a1 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 6.1), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 7.5), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 17.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 503 Blue Green Medium (ΔE 3.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S147 Spearmint
#80b7a1 · RGB 128, 183, 161
Closest to Artkal S S147 in other brands
- DMC 503 Blue Green Medium ΔE 3.3 close
- Anchor 875 Pine Light ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 1201 Turquoise Medium ΔE 5.9 close
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 7.5 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 17.1 loose
Artkal S147 Spearmint at a glance
| Artkal code | S147 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Spearmint |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #80b7a1 |
| RGB | 128, 183, 161 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.2, a* -22.7, b* 5.5 |
| HSL | 156°, 28 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S147 Spearmint in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S147 Spearmint. The closest is Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 6.1, 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 Caribbean Sea | 6.1 | similar | #6cc8ad |
| Perler Pastel Green | 10.2 | loose | #6dcc94 |
| Perler Light Green | 10.3 | loose | #18c7b1 |
| Hama 98 Pastel Mint | 7.5 | similar | #94cca4 |
| Hama 101 Eucalyptus | 10.1 | loose | #a9c39b |
| Hama 11 Light Green | 10.9 | loose | #19cda7 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 17.1 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 20.4 | loose | #8d8b7f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S147 Spearmint
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 503, Artkal S147 Spearmint is a close match (ΔE 3.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 503 Blue Green Medium | 3.3 | close | #7bac94 |
| DMC 992 Aquamarine Light | 4.1 | close | #6fae9f |
| Anchor 875 Pine Light | 4.2 | close | #92b69f |
| Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium | 6.6 | similar | #54ac99 |
| Madeira 1201 Turquoise Medium | 5.9 | close | #61c2a5 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S147 Spearmint
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Artkal S147 Spearmint
Artkal greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Spearmint, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green (#93ca87), L* 76 against 70.
- Lighter: Artkal S55 Pistachio (#97cf87), L* 78 against 70.
- Lighter: Artkal S120 Polar Mint (#7cd2a5), L* 78 against 70.
- Darker: Artkal S123 Clover Field (#3eb724), L* 66 against 70.
- Darker: Artkal S122 Eucalyptus (#00b26f), L* 64 against 70.
- Darker: Artkal ST5 Transparent Green (#0fae58), L* 63 against 70.
Using Artkal S147 Spearmint in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 6.3:1, a clear edge, against 2.0:1 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 S121 Celadon Green, is ΔE 3.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Spearmint for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Caribbean Sea, ΔE 6.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N22, ΔE 17.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S147 Spearmint
Artkal S147 Spearmint 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 C146 Spearmint (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S147 Spearmint?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Caribbean Sea (#6cc8ad), ΔE 6.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 10.2) and Perler Light Green (ΔE 10.3).
What hex code is Artkal S147 Spearmint?
Artkal S147 Spearmint is #80b7a1 on screen: RGB 128, 183, 161, CIELAB L* 70.2, a* -22.7, b* 5.5, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S147 Spearmint?
DMC 503 Blue Green Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.3, close), followed by DMC 992 Aquamarine Light (ΔE 4.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 875 Pine Light (ΔE 4.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S147 Spearmint?
Hama: Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 7.5, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 17.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green #93ca87
- Artkal S120 Polar Mint #7cd2a5
- Artkal S122 Eucalyptus #00b26f
- Artkal ST5 Transparent Green #0fae58
- Artkal S121 Celadon Green #72ac9a
- Artkal S119 Frosty Blue #8ad5c9
- Artkal S31 Sea Mist #b2d7ce
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Caribbean Sea Perler, ΔE 6.1
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint Hama, ΔE 7.5
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 17.1
- DMC 503 Blue Green Medium DMC thread, ΔE 3.3