Artkal S78 Ash Grey
Artkal S78 Ash Grey (#c2c4c2 on screen) is a light gray 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Light Grey (ΔE 3.7), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 4.7), Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 6.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 168 Pewter Very Light (ΔE 3.7).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S78 Ash Grey
#c2c4c2 · RGB 194, 196, 194
Closest to Artkal S S78 in other brands
- DMC 168 Pewter Very Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light ΔE 3.0 very close
- Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 3.7 close
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 6.0 close
Artkal S78 Ash Grey at a glance
| Artkal code | S78 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Ash Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #c2c4c2 |
| RGB | 194, 196, 194 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.0, a* -1.1, b* 0.8 |
| HSL | 120°, 2 %, 76 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S78 Ash Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S78 Ash Grey. The closest is Perler Light Grey (ΔE 3.7, 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 Light Grey | 3.7 | close | #b3bab8 |
| Perler Toasted Marshmallow | 7.3 | similar | #dedace |
| Perler White | 9.9 | similar | #eaefee |
| Hama 77 Cloudy White | 4.7 | close | #ced1c8 |
| Hama 19 Clear | 5.5 | close | #d8d2ce |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 9.2 | similar | #a5b3c0 |
| Nabbi N10 Light Grey | 6.0 | close | #d3cbcb |
| Nabbi N12 Ivory | 10.5 | loose | #e2d0bf |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S78 Ash Grey
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 168, Artkal S78 Ash Grey is a close match (ΔE 3.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 168 Pewter Very Light | 3.7 | close | #d1d1d1 |
| DMC 03 Tin Medium | 4.3 | close | #b8b8bb |
| Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light | 3.0 | very close | #cdd0cd |
| Anchor 398 Gray | 5.3 | close | #afb0ad |
| Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light | 3.7 | close | #cdcbc3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S78 Ash Grey
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S78 Ash Grey
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Ash Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S35 Mona Lisa (#e1ccd2), L* 84 against 79.
- Lighter: Artkal S77 Ghost While (#d4d8d3), L* 86 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal S79 Light Gray (#a7acad), L* 70 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal S07 Gray (#959698), L* 62 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 79.
Using Artkal S78 Ash Grey in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 8.2:1, a strong edge, against 1.5:1 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 S77 Ghost While, is ΔE 5.1 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Ash Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Light Grey, ΔE 3.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N10, ΔE 6.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S78 Ash Grey
Artkal S78 Ash Grey 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 C88 Ash Grey (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S78 Ash Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8), ΔE 3.7: a close match. Next are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 7.3) and Perler White (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Artkal S78 Ash Grey?
Artkal S78 Ash Grey is #c2c4c2 on screen: RGB 194, 196, 194, CIELAB L* 79.0, a* -1.1, b* 0.8, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S78 Ash Grey?
DMC 168 Pewter Very Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.7, close), followed by DMC 03 Tin Medium (ΔE 4.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light (ΔE 3.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S78 Ash Grey?
Hama: Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 6.0, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S35 Mona Lisa #e1ccd2
- Artkal S77 Ghost While #d4d8d3
- Artkal SG1 Glow Yellow #c6c0b4
- Artkal ST1 Transparent #c7bcb8
- Artkal S79 Light Gray #a7acad
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Grey Perler, ΔE 3.7
- Hama 77 Cloudy White Hama, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey Nabbi, ΔE 6.0
- DMC 168 Pewter Very Light DMC thread, ΔE 3.7