Artkal S21 Pastel Green
Artkal S21 Pastel Green is a medium, vivid green fuse bead, #8bb23a on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Kiwi Lime (ΔE 6.7), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 11.2), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 11.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 2.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S21 Pastel Green
#8bb23a · RGB 139, 178, 58
Closest to Artkal S S21 in other brands
- DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium ΔE 2.2 very close
- Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1308 Yellow Green ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Kiwi Lime ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 11.4 loose
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 11.2 loose
Artkal S21 Pastel Green at a glance
| Artkal code | S21 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Green |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #8bb23a |
| RGB | 139, 178, 58 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 67.8, a* -31.0, b* 54.7 |
| HSL | 80°, 51 %, 46 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 67.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S21 Pastel Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S21 Pastel Green. The closest is Perler Kiwi Lime (ΔE 6.7, 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 Kiwi Lime | 6.7 | similar | #69b845 |
| Perler Fern | 8.3 | similar | #7f971a |
| Perler Prickly Pear | 9.9 | similar | #bbc938 |
| Hama 104 Lime | 11.4 | loose | #bcd122 |
| Hama 37 Neon Green | 12.5 | loose | #06b73c |
| Hama 115 Bright Green | 13.4 | loose | #6e975f |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 11.2 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 12.4 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S21 Pastel Green
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 906 maps to Artkal S21 Pastel Green with ΔE 2.2, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium | 2.2 | very close | #7fb335 |
| DMC 703 Chartreuse | 4.1 | close | #7bb547 |
| Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light | 2.5 | very close | #8baf22 |
| Anchor 265 Avocado Light | 4.3 | close | #98b45a |
| Madeira 1308 Yellow Green | 5.0 | close | #a5b843 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S21 Pastel Green
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Artkal S21 Pastel Green
Artkal greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pastel Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S46 Bright Green (#8ec324), L* 73 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green (#93ca87), L* 76 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal S55 Pistachio (#97cf87), L* 78 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S122 Eucalyptus (#00b26f), L* 64 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal ST5 Transparent Green (#0fae58), L* 63 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S20 Green (#009053), L* 52 against 68.
Using Artkal S21 Pastel Green in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 5.8:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.1:1, so Pastel Green pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S46 Bright Green, is ΔE 5.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Kiwi Lime, ΔE 6.7) and Hama the furthest (Hama 104, ΔE 11.4). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S21 Pastel Green
Artkal S21 Pastel Green 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 C13 Pastel Green (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S21 Pastel Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Kiwi Lime (#69b845), ΔE 6.7: a similar shade. Next are Perler Fern (ΔE 8.3) and Perler Prickly Pear (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Artkal S21 Pastel Green?
Artkal S21 Pastel Green is #8bb23a on screen: RGB 139, 178, 58, CIELAB L* 67.8, a* -31.0, b* 54.7, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S21 Pastel Green?
DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.2, very close), followed by DMC 703 Chartreuse (ΔE 4.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light (ΔE 2.5).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S21 Pastel Green?
Hama: Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 11.4, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 11.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S46 Bright Green #8ec324
- Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green #93ca87
- Artkal S123 Clover Field #3eb724
- Artkal ST5 Transparent Green #0fae58
- Artkal S70 Drark Algae #adad29
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Kiwi Lime Perler, ΔE 6.7
- Hama 104 Lime Hama, ΔE 11.4
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 11.2
- Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light Anchor thread, ΔE 2.5