Artkal S159 Oslo Gray
Artkal S159 Oslo Gray is a medium gray fuse bead, #82878b on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 4.1), Perler Grey (ΔE 4.6), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 8.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 169 Pewter Light (ΔE 3.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray
#82878b · RGB 130, 135, 139
Closest to Artkal S S159 in other brands
- DMC 169 Pewter Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Grey ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 17 Grey ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 8.8 similar
Artkal S159 Oslo Gray at a glance
| Artkal code | S159 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Oslo Gray |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #82878b |
| RGB | 130, 135, 139 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 56.0, a* -1.0, b* -2.8 |
| HSL | 207°, 4 %, 53 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 56.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S159 Oslo Gray in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S159 Oslo Gray. The closest is Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 4.1, 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 Grey | 4.6 | close | #909497 |
| Perler Stone | 9.2 | similar | #988c8c |
| Perler Pewter | 10.2 | loose | #94a19d |
| Hama 17 Grey | 4.1 | close | #838f98 |
| Hama 109 Cloudy Grey | 6.7 | similar | #8a847f |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 11.2 | loose | #777169 |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 8.8 | similar | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 17.0 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S159 Oslo Gray
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 169 maps to Artkal S159 Oslo Gray with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 169 Pewter Light | 3.1 | close | #848484 |
| DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark | 3.6 | close | #8c8c8c |
| Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light | 4.9 | close | #929293 |
| Anchor 850 Blue Mist Medium | 6.0 | close | #7a8b8c |
| Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light | 6.3 | similar | #86828b |
Artkal shades near Artkal S159 Oslo Gray
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S159 Oslo Gray
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Oslo Gray, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S07 Gray (#959698), L* 62 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S79 Light Gray (#a7acad), L* 70 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal ST1 Transparent (#c7bcb8), L* 77 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (#70757b), L* 49 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S42 Silver (#676b73), L* 45 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S156 Steel Grey (#5a5f65), L* 40 against 56.
Using Artkal S159 Oslo Gray in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 4.0:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Artkal S01 White 3.1:1, so Oslo Gray pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S07 Gray, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Oslo Gray for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 17, ΔE 4.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 8.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S159 Oslo Gray
Artkal S159 Oslo Gray 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 C56 Oslo Gray (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S159 Oslo Gray?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Grey (#909497), ΔE 4.6: a close match. Next are Perler Stone (ΔE 9.2) and Perler Pewter (ΔE 10.2).
What hex code is Artkal S159 Oslo Gray?
Artkal S159 Oslo Gray is #82878b on screen: RGB 130, 135, 139, CIELAB L* 56.0, a* -1.0, b* -2.8, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S159 Oslo Gray?
DMC 169 Pewter Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark (ΔE 3.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light (ΔE 4.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S159 Oslo Gray?
Hama: Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 4.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 8.8, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S07 Gray #959698
- Artkal S79 Light Gray #a7acad
- Artkal S43 Dark Gray #70757b
- Artkal S42 Silver #676b73
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Grey Perler, ΔE 4.6
- Hama 17 Grey Hama, ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 8.8