Artkal S53 Turquoise
Artkal S53 Turquoise is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #55a4d9 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 2.7), Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 3.2), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 6.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 826 Blue Medium (ΔE 4.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S53 Turquoise
#55a4d9 · RGB 85, 164, 217
Closest to Artkal S S53 in other brands
- DMC 826 Blue Medium ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 1090 Electric Blue ΔE 2.6 very close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 6.4 similar
- Perler Pastel Blue ΔE 2.7 very close
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 6.4 similar
Artkal S53 Turquoise at a glance
| Artkal code | S53 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Turquoise |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #55a4d9 |
| RGB | 85, 164, 217 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.6, a* -8.5, b* -34.2 |
| HSL | 204°, 63 %, 59 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.3:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S53 Turquoise in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S53 Turquoise, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Pastel Blue | 2.7 | very close | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Turquoise | 7.5 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Perler Light Blue | 8.1 | similar | #278cc9 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 3.2 | close | #51aee4 |
| Hama 73 Translucent Aqua | 4.3 | close | #59aef5 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 7.5 | similar | #489ab9 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 6.4 | similar | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 13.8 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S53 Turquoise
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 826, Artkal S53 Turquoise is a close match (ΔE 4.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 826 Blue Medium | 4.8 | close | #6b9ebf |
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 5.2 | close | #739fc1 |
| Anchor 1090 Electric Blue | 2.6 | very close | #3ea9ea |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 4.8 | close | #00a6de |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 6.4 | similar | #0093d7 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S53 Turquoise
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S53 Turquoise
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Turquoise, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (#6aaedb), L* 68 against 65.
- Lighter: Artkal SE2 Raincloud (#a2b2d3), L* 72 against 65.
- Lighter: Artkal S136 Summer Rain (#afb8df), L* 75 against 65.
- Darker: Artkal S74 Azure (#009ec2), L* 60 against 65.
- Darker: Artkal S100 Lagoon (#279bbe), L* 60 against 65.
- Darker: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 65.
Using Artkal S53 Turquoise in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.3:1, a clear edge, against 2.3:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue, is ΔE 3.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Turquoise for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Blue, ΔE 2.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 6.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S53 Turquoise
Artkal S53 Turquoise 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 C38 Turquoise (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S53 Turquoise?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Perler Turquoise (ΔE 7.5) and Perler Light Blue (ΔE 8.1).
What hex code is Artkal S53 Turquoise?
Artkal S53 Turquoise is #55a4d9 on screen: RGB 85, 164, 217, CIELAB L* 64.6, a* -8.5, b* -34.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S53 Turquoise?
DMC 826 Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.8, close), followed by DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 5.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1090 Electric Blue (ΔE 2.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S53 Turquoise?
Hama: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 3.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 6.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE3 Winter #83a6dc
- Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue #6aaedb
- Artkal S137 Azur Blue #6b9ad4
- Artkal S100 Lagoon #279bbe
- Artkal S101 Electric Blue #00a7e3
- Artkal S10 Baby Blue #2eabd8
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Blue Perler, ΔE 2.7
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue Hama, ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 6.4