Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray
Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray is a dark gray fuse bead, #565a5e on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 1.0), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 5.5), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 9.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark (ΔE 3.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S89 Charcoal Gray
#565a5e · RGB 86, 90, 94
Closest to Artkal S S89 in other brands
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 9.8 similar
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 1.0 identical
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 9.8 similar
Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray at a glance
| Artkal code | S89 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Charcoal Gray |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #565a5e |
| RGB | 86, 90, 94 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.0, a* -0.7, b* -2.8 |
| HSL | 210°, 4 %, 35 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.0:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.1:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 1.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Dark Grey | 1.0 | identical | #585c61 |
| Perler Charcoal | 4.1 | close | #4f595a |
| Perler Slate Blue | 8.6 | similar | #5e6d7b |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 5.5 | close | #445059 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 6.9 | similar | #48474a |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 12.0 | loose | #777169 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 9.8 | similar | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 12.3 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 413 maps to Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark | 3.1 | close | #565656 |
| DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 6.7 | similar | #484848 |
| Anchor 400 Gray Medium | 3.7 | close | #58565a |
| Anchor 922 Denim Dark | 8.2 | similar | #41596a |
| Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium | 9.8 | similar | #6c626c |
Artkal shades near Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Charcoal Gray, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S42 Silver (#676b73), L* 45 against 38.
- Lighter: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (#70757b), L* 49 against 38.
- Lighter: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (#82878b), L* 56 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal S157 Iron Grey (#4c5156), L* 34 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal S158 Pepper (#3a3e42), L* 26 against 38.
- Darker: Artkal S69 Mine Shaft (#383e44), L* 26 against 38.
Using Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 6.0:1 (a clear edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 2.1:1. That makes Charcoal Gray an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
Artkal S156 Steel Grey is only ΔE 2.1 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Charcoal Gray, 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 Dark Grey, ΔE 1.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 9.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray
Artkal S89 Charcoal 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 C90 Charcoal Gray (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Grey (#585c61), ΔE 1.0: an identical match. Next are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 4.1) and Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 8.6).
What hex code is Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray?
Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray is #565a5e on screen: RGB 86, 90, 94, CIELAB L* 38.0, a* -0.7, b* -2.8, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray?
DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark (ΔE 6.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 400 Gray Medium (ΔE 3.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray?
Hama: Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 5.5, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 9.8, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S156 Steel Grey #5a5f65
- Artkal S42 Silver #676b73
- Artkal S157 Iron Grey #4c5156
- Artkal S158 Pepper #3a3e42
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Grey Perler, ΔE 1.0
- Hama 71 Dark Grey Hama, ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 9.8
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark DMC thread, ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 3.7