Artkal S42 Silver
Artkal S42 Silver (#676b73 on screen) is a medium gray 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 4.7), Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 9.7), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 16.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 317 Pewter Gray (ΔE 4.5).
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Artkal S S42 Silver
#676b73 · RGB 103, 107, 115
Closest to Artkal S S42 in other brands
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 8.0 similar
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 4.7 close
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 9.7 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.2 loose
Artkal S42 Silver at a glance
| Artkal code | S42 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Silver |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #676b73 |
| RGB | 103, 107, 115 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.1, a* 0.2, b* -5.0 |
| HSL | 220°, 6 %, 43 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S42 Silver in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S42 Silver. The closest is Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 4.7, 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 Slate Blue | 4.7 | close | #5e6d7b |
| Perler Dark Grey | 5.9 | close | #585c61 |
| Perler Charcoal | 9.3 | similar | #4f595a |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 9.7 | similar | #777169 |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 11.0 | loose | #445059 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 13.0 | loose | #48474a |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 16.2 | loose | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 16.6 | loose | #8d8b7f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S42 Silver
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 317, Artkal S42 Silver is a close match (ΔE 4.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 317 Pewter Gray | 4.5 | close | #6c6c6c |
| DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark | 8.8 | similar | #565656 |
| Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium | 2.7 | very close | #6f7177 |
| Anchor 921 Denim Medium | 8.1 | similar | #567080 |
| Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium | 8.0 | similar | #6c626c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S42 Silver
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S42 Silver
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Silver, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (#70757b), L* 49 against 45.
- Lighter: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 45.
- Lighter: Artkal S07 Gray (#959698), L* 62 against 45.
- Darker: Artkal S156 Steel Grey (#5a5f65), L* 40 against 45.
- Darker: Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray (#565a5e), L* 38 against 45.
- Darker: Artkal S157 Iron Grey (#4c5156), L* 34 against 45.
Using Artkal S42 Silver in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.6:1, a clear edge, and 2.7:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S43 Dark Gray, is ΔE 4.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Silver for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Slate Blue, ΔE 4.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 16.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S42 Silver
Artkal S42 Silver 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 C35 Silver (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S42 Silver?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b), ΔE 4.7: a close match. Next are Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 5.9) and Perler Charcoal (ΔE 9.3).
What hex code is Artkal S42 Silver?
Artkal S42 Silver is #676b73 on screen: RGB 103, 107, 115, CIELAB L* 45.1, a* 0.2, b* -5.0, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S42 Silver?
DMC 317 Pewter Gray is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.5, close), followed by DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark (ΔE 8.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium (ΔE 2.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S42 Silver?
Hama: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 9.7, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 16.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S43 Dark Gray #70757b
- Artkal S159 Oslo Gray #82878b
- Artkal S156 Steel Grey #5a5f65
- Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray #565a5e
- Artkal S157 Iron Grey #4c5156
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Slate Blue Perler, ΔE 4.7
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey Hama, ΔE 9.7
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 16.2
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray DMC thread, ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 2.7