Artkal S99 Waterfall
On screen, Artkal S99 Waterfall is #61bbd3: a light, soft teal. Nearest beads: Perler Sky (ΔE 2.7), Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 6.3), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 15.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 5.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S99 Waterfall
#61bbd3 · RGB 97, 187, 211
Closest to Artkal S S99 in other brands
- DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium ΔE 6.2 similar
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Sky ΔE 2.7 very close
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 6.3 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 15.2 loose
Artkal S99 Waterfall at a glance
| Artkal code | S99 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Waterfall |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #61bbd3 |
| RGB | 97, 187, 211 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.4, a* -20.2, b* -20.3 |
| HSL | 193°, 56 %, 60 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.5:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S99 Waterfall in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S99 Waterfall, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Sky (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Sky | 2.7 | very close | #4ac0d8 |
| Perler Toothpaste | 9.8 | similar | #96d1d4 |
| Perler Mist | 9.9 | similar | #93b0bd |
| Hama 49 Azure | 6.3 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 8.4 | similar | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 9.5 | similar | #51aee4 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 15.2 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 15.9 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S99 Waterfall
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 996 maps to Artkal S99 Waterfall with ΔE 5.0, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium | 5.0 | close | #30c2ec |
| DMC 807 Peacock Blue | 5.2 | close | #64abba |
| Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium | 6.2 | similar | #8bbdc7 |
| Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light | 7.8 | similar | #8eccd3 |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 5.5 | close | #6ba9bc |
Artkal shades near Artkal S99 Waterfall
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal S99 Waterfall
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Waterfall, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S30 Shadow Green (#9ec9cd), L* 78 against 71.
- Lighter: Artkal S119 Frosty Blue (#8ad5c9), L* 80 against 71.
- Lighter: Artkal SE4 Tide (#70d8ed), L* 81 against 71.
- Darker: Artkal SG3 Glow Blue (#6fadc1), L* 67 against 71.
- Darker: Artkal S73 Steel Blue (#5ab0bf), L* 67 against 71.
- Darker: Artkal S121 Celadon Green (#72ac9a), L* 66 against 71.
Using Artkal S99 Waterfall in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 6.5:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.9:1, so Waterfall pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue, is ΔE 4.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Waterfall for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Sky, ΔE 2.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 15.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S99 Waterfall
Artkal S99 Waterfall 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 C98 Waterfall (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S99 Waterfall?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sky (#4ac0d8), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 9.8) and Perler Mist (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Artkal S99 Waterfall?
Artkal S99 Waterfall is #61bbd3 on screen: RGB 97, 187, 211, CIELAB L* 71.4, a* -20.2, b* -20.3, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S99 Waterfall?
DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.0, close), followed by DMC 807 Peacock Blue (ΔE 5.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium (ΔE 6.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S99 Waterfall?
Hama: Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 6.3, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 15.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue #68c4d2
- Artkal SE4 Tide #70d8ed
- Artkal SG3 Glow Blue #6fadc1
- Artkal S73 Steel Blue #5ab0bf
- Artkal S37 Blue-Green #60bfcb
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sky Perler, ΔE 2.7
- Hama 49 Azure Hama, ΔE 6.3
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 15.2
- Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 6.2