Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue
Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue is a light, soft teal fuse bead, #68c4d2 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Sky (ΔE 3.5), Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 9.9), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 17.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 598 Turquoise Light (ΔE 5.8).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S72 Light Sea Blue
#68c4d2 · RGB 104, 196, 210
Closest to Artkal S S72 in other brands
- DMC 598 Turquoise Light ΔE 5.8 close
- Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 8.4 similar
- Perler Sky ΔE 3.5 close
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 9.9 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 17.1 loose
Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S72 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Sea Blue |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #68c4d2 |
| RGB | 104, 196, 210 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.2, a* -23.6, b* -15.5 |
| HSL | 188°, 54 %, 62 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue. The closest is Perler Sky (ΔE 3.5, 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 Sky | 3.5 | close | #4ac0d8 |
| Perler Toothpaste | 6.6 | similar | #96d1d4 |
| Perler Robin's Egg | 9.9 | similar | #a9cdd5 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 9.9 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 10.9 | loose | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 13.6 | loose | #489ab9 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 17.1 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 19.7 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 598 maps to Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue with ΔE 5.8, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 598 Turquoise Light | 5.8 | close | #90c3cc |
| DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light | 6.6 | similar | #99cfd9 |
| Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light | 4.9 | close | #8eccd3 |
| Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium | 5.9 | close | #8bbdc7 |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 8.4 | similar | #6ba9bc |
Artkal shades near Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Light Sea Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S30 Shadow Green (#9ec9cd), L* 78 against 74.
- Lighter: Artkal S119 Frosty Blue (#8ad5c9), L* 80 against 74.
- Lighter: Artkal SE4 Tide (#70d8ed), L* 81 against 74.
- Darker: Artkal SG3 Glow Blue (#6fadc1), L* 67 against 74.
- Darker: Artkal S73 Steel Blue (#5ab0bf), L* 67 against 74.
- Darker: Artkal S121 Celadon Green (#72ac9a), L* 66 against 74.
Using Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 7.1:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.7:1, so Light Sea Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
Artkal S37 Blue-Green is only ΔE 1.7 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Light Sea Blue, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Sky, ΔE 3.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 17.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue
Artkal S72 Light Sea 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 C79 Light Sea Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sky (#4ac0d8), ΔE 3.5: a close match. Next are Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 6.6) and Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue?
Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue is #68c4d2 on screen: RGB 104, 196, 210, CIELAB L* 74.2, a* -23.6, b* -15.5, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue?
DMC 598 Turquoise Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.8, close), followed by DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light (ΔE 6.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light (ΔE 4.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue?
Hama: Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 9.9, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 17.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S30 Shadow Green #9ec9cd
- Artkal SE4 Tide #70d8ed
- Artkal S37 Blue-Green #60bfcb
- Artkal S99 Waterfall #61bbd3
- Artkal S73 Steel Blue #5ab0bf
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sky Perler, ΔE 3.5
- Hama 49 Azure Hama, ΔE 9.9
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 17.1