Artkal S64 Black Rock
Artkal S64 Black Rock is a very dark, muted blue fuse bead, #36384d on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Midnight (ΔE 4.7), Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 6.4), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 9.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark (ΔE 6.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S64 Black Rock
#36384d · RGB 54, 56, 77
Closest to Artkal S S64 in other brands
- DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark ΔE 6.0 close
- Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.0 similar
- Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 11.0 loose
- Perler Midnight ΔE 4.7 close
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 6.4 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 9.4 similar
Artkal S64 Black Rock at a glance
| Artkal code | S64 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Black Rock |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #36384d |
| RGB | 54, 56, 77 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 24.2, a* 4.7, b* -13.1 |
| HSL | 235°, 18 %, 26 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 24.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 9.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S64 Black Rock in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S64 Black Rock. The closest is Perler Midnight (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 Midnight | 4.7 | close | #2f3c55 |
| Perler Black | 10.1 | loose | #323234 |
| Perler Cocoa | 13.9 | loose | #392928 |
| Hama 116 Midnight Blue | 6.4 | similar | #222838 |
| Hama 108 Aubergine | 6.8 | similar | #2a2536 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 10.3 | loose | #48474a |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 9.4 | similar | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.6 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S64 Black Rock
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 791, Artkal S64 Black Rock is a close match (ΔE 6.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 6.0 | close | #464563 |
| DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 9.0 | similar | #4c526e |
| Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark | 7.0 | similar | #233856 |
| Anchor 401 Gray Dark | 7.0 | similar | #3e3a41 |
| Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark | 11.0 | loose | #052b58 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S64 Black Rock
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S64 Black Rock
No Artkal blue is clearly darker than Artkal S64 Black Rock (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal S144 Marine (#024288), L* 29 against 24.
- Lighter: Artkal S143 Royal Blue (#30429e), L* 32 against 24.
- Lighter: Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue (#2c4e97), L* 34 against 24.
Using Artkal S64 Black Rock in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 9.9:1, a strong edge, and 1.3:1 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 S69 Mine Shaft, is ΔE 9.2 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Black Rock for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Midnight, ΔE 4.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 9.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S64 Black Rock
Artkal S64 Black Rock 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 C58 Black Rock (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S64 Black Rock?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Midnight (#2f3c55), ΔE 4.7: a close match. Next are Perler Black (ΔE 10.1) and Perler Cocoa (ΔE 13.9).
What hex code is Artkal S64 Black Rock?
Artkal S64 Black Rock is #36384d on screen: RGB 54, 56, 77, CIELAB L* 24.2, a* 4.7, b* -13.1, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S64 Black Rock?
DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.0, close), followed by DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (ΔE 9.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S64 Black Rock?
Hama: Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 6.4, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 9.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S144 Marine #024288
- Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue #2c4e97
- Artkal S69 Mine Shaft #383e44
- Artkal S158 Pepper #3a3e42
- Artkal S13 Black #292a2b
- Artkal S157 Iron Grey #4c5156
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Midnight Perler, ΔE 4.7
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue Hama, ΔE 6.4
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 9.4
- DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 6.0
- Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 7.0