Artkal S43 Dark Gray
Artkal S43 Dark Gray (#70757b on screen) is a medium gray 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 6.0), Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 8.8), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 13.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 317 Pewter Gray (ΔE 5.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S43 Dark Gray
#70757b · RGB 112, 117, 123
Closest to Artkal S S43 in other brands
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 5.0 close
- Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 8.1 similar
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 6.0 close
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 8.8 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.0 loose
Artkal S43 Dark Gray at a glance
| Artkal code | S43 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Gray |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #70757b |
| RGB | 112, 117, 123 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.0, a* -0.6, b* -3.9 |
| HSL | 213°, 5 %, 46 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S43 Dark Gray in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S43 Dark Gray. The closest is Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 6.0, 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 | 6.0 | close | #5e6d7b |
| Perler Dark Grey | 9.4 | similar | #585c61 |
| Perler Grey | 11.6 | loose | #909497 |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 8.8 | similar | #777169 |
| Hama 109 Cloudy Grey | 9.8 | similar | #8a847f |
| Hama 17 Grey | 9.8 | similar | #838f98 |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 13.0 | loose | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 18.4 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S43 Dark Gray
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 317, Artkal S43 Dark Gray is a close match (ΔE 5.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 317 Pewter Gray | 5.0 | close | #6c6c6c |
| DMC 169 Pewter Light | 7.1 | similar | #848484 |
| Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium | 2.1 | very close | #6f7177 |
| Anchor 921 Denim Medium | 8.3 | similar | #567080 |
| Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light | 8.1 | similar | #86828b |
Artkal shades near Artkal S43 Dark Gray
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S43 Dark Gray
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Gray, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 49.
- Lighter: Artkal S07 Gray (#959698), L* 62 against 49.
- Lighter: Artkal S79 Light Gray (#a7acad), L* 70 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal S42 Silver (#676b73), L* 45 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal S156 Steel Grey (#5a5f65), L* 40 against 49.
- Darker: Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray (#565a5e), L* 38 against 49.
Using Artkal S43 Dark Gray in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.0:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.1:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S42 Silver, is ΔE 4.0 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Gray for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Slate Blue, ΔE 6.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 13.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S43 Dark Gray
Artkal S43 Dark 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 C34 Dark Gray (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S43 Dark Gray?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b), ΔE 6.0: a close match. Next are Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 9.4) and Perler Grey (ΔE 11.6).
What hex code is Artkal S43 Dark Gray?
Artkal S43 Dark Gray is #70757b on screen: RGB 112, 117, 123, CIELAB L* 49.0, a* -0.6, b* -3.9, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S43 Dark Gray?
DMC 317 Pewter Gray is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.0, close), followed by DMC 169 Pewter Light (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium (ΔE 2.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S43 Dark Gray?
Hama: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 8.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 13.0, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S159 Oslo Gray #82878b
- Artkal S07 Gray #959698
- Artkal S42 Silver #676b73
- Artkal S156 Steel Grey #5a5f65
- Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray #565a5e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Slate Blue Perler, ΔE 6.0
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey Hama, ΔE 8.8
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 13.0
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray DMC thread, ΔE 5.0
- Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 2.1