Artkal S156 Steel Grey
Artkal S156 Steel Grey is a dark gray fuse bead, #5a5f65 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 1.2), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 6.5), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 11.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark (ΔE 4.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S156 Steel Grey
#5a5f65 · RGB 90, 95, 101
Closest to Artkal S S156 in other brands
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 4.9 close
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 9.2 similar
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 1.2 very close
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 6.5 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 11.6 loose
Artkal S156 Steel Grey at a glance
| Artkal code | S156 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Steel Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #5a5f65 |
| RGB | 90, 95, 101 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.1, a* -0.6, b* -4.1 |
| HSL | 213°, 6 %, 37 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S156 Steel Grey in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S156 Steel Grey, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 1.2). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Dark Grey | 1.2 | very close | #585c61 |
| Perler Charcoal | 5.2 | close | #4f595a |
| Perler Slate Blue | 6.6 | similar | #5e6d7b |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 6.5 | similar | #445059 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 8.7 | similar | #48474a |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 11.4 | loose | #777169 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 11.6 | loose | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 14.0 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S156 Steel Grey
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 413, Artkal S156 Steel Grey is a close match (ΔE 4.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark | 4.9 | close | #565656 |
| DMC 317 Pewter Gray | 6.4 | similar | #6c6c6c |
| Anchor 400 Gray Medium | 4.8 | close | #58565a |
| Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium | 7.2 | similar | #6f7177 |
| Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium | 9.2 | similar | #6c626c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S156 Steel Grey
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S156 Steel Grey
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Steel Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S42 Silver (#676b73), L* 45 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (#70757b), L* 49 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S157 Iron Grey (#4c5156), L* 34 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S158 Pepper (#3a3e42), L* 26 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S69 Mine Shaft (#383e44), L* 26 against 40.
Using Artkal S156 Steel Grey in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.5:1, a clear edge, and 2.2:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray is only ΔE 2.1 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Steel Grey, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Dark Grey, ΔE 1.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 11.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S156 Steel Grey
Artkal S156 Steel Grey 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 C155 Steel Grey (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S156 Steel Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Grey (#585c61), ΔE 1.2: a very close match. Next are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 5.2) and Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 6.6).
What hex code is Artkal S156 Steel Grey?
Artkal S156 Steel Grey is #5a5f65 on screen: RGB 90, 95, 101, CIELAB L* 40.1, a* -0.6, b* -4.1, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S156 Steel Grey?
DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.9, close), followed by DMC 317 Pewter Gray (ΔE 6.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 400 Gray Medium (ΔE 4.8).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S156 Steel Grey?
Hama: Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 6.5, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 11.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S42 Silver #676b73
- Artkal S43 Dark Gray #70757b
- Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray #565a5e
- Artkal S157 Iron Grey #4c5156
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Grey Perler, ΔE 1.2
- Hama 71 Dark Grey Hama, ΔE 6.5
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 11.6
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark DMC thread, ΔE 4.9
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 4.8