Artkal S24 True Blue
Artkal S24 True Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #0078bf on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 6.0), Perler Cobalt (ΔE 7.2), Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 7.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 825 Blue Dark (ΔE 6.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S24 True Blue
#0078bf · RGB 0, 120, 191
Closest to Artkal S S24 in other brands
- DMC 825 Blue Dark ΔE 6.6 similar
- Anchor 146 Delft Blue ΔE 4.7 close
- Madeira 910 Delft Medium ΔE 7.0 similar
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 7.2 similar
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue ΔE 7.5 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 6.0 similar
Artkal S24 True Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S24 |
|---|---|
| Color name | True Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0078bf |
| RGB | 0, 120, 191 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.5, a* -1.3, b* -44.9 |
| HSL | 202°, 100 %, 37 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S24 True Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S24 True Blue. The closest is Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 6.0, 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 Cobalt | 7.2 | similar | #0065b1 |
| Perler Light Blue | 7.5 | similar | #278cc9 |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 10.7 | loose | #6683b7 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 7.5 | similar | #487ed5 |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 8.7 | similar | #037a9f |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 9.7 | similar | #4167b4 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 6.0 | similar | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 16.6 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S24 True Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 825, Artkal S24 True Blue is a similar shade (ΔE 6.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 825 Blue Dark | 6.6 | similar | #4781a5 |
| DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | 8.6 | similar | #35668b |
| Anchor 146 Delft Blue | 4.7 | close | #3870a9 |
| Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark | 4.8 | close | #0078a9 |
| Madeira 910 Delft Medium | 7.0 | similar | #5680a4 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S24 True Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S24 True Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than True Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue (#0084b2), L* 52 against 49.
- Lighter: Artkal S54 Light Blue (#0084ce), L* 53 against 49.
- Lighter: Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue (#3687b2), L* 53 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal SE6 Neptune (#2a63c8), L* 44 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (#00649a), L* 40 against 49.
Using Artkal S24 True Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.1:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.0:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
Artkal S102 Pool Blue is only ΔE 1.9 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of True Blue, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N17, ΔE 6.0) and Hama the furthest (Hama 15, ΔE 7.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S24 True Blue
Artkal S24 True Blue 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 C37 True Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S24 True Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), ΔE 7.2: a similar shade. Next are Perler Light Blue (ΔE 7.5) and Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 10.7).
What hex code is Artkal S24 True Blue?
Artkal S24 True Blue is #0078bf on screen: RGB 0, 120, 191, CIELAB L* 48.5, a* -1.3, b* -44.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S24 True Blue?
DMC 825 Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.6, similar), followed by DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 8.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 146 Delft Blue (ΔE 4.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S24 True Blue?
Hama: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 7.5, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 6.0, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S54 Light Blue #0084ce
- Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue #3687b2
- Artkal S107 Pond Blue #006c9f
- Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue #00649a
- Artkal S102 Pool Blue #0077ca
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cobalt Perler, ΔE 7.2
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue Hama, ΔE 7.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 6.0