Artkal SG3 Glow Blue
Artkal SG3 Glow Blue (#6fadc1 on screen) is a medium, soft teal 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 5.4), Perler Sky (ΔE 7.0), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 13.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 807 Peacock Blue (ΔE 3.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue
#6fadc1 · RGB 111, 173, 193
Closest to Artkal S SG3 in other brands
- DMC 807 Peacock Blue ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark ΔE 5.6 close
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 1.3 very close
- Perler Sky ΔE 7.0 similar
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 5.4 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 13.6 loose
Artkal SG3 Glow Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | SG3 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Glow Blue |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #6fadc1 |
| RGB | 111, 173, 193 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 67.4, a* -14.7, b* -16.5 |
| HSL | 195°, 40 %, 60 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 67.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SG3 Glow Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SG3 Glow Blue. The closest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 5.4, 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 | 7.0 | similar | #4ac0d8 |
| Perler Mist | 7.0 | similar | #93b0bd |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 10.3 | loose | #4a9ccf |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 5.4 | close | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 6.8 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 7.2 | similar | #489ab9 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 13.6 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 14.9 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SG3 Glow Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 807 maps to Artkal SG3 Glow Blue with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 807 Peacock Blue | 3.1 | close | #64abba |
| DMC 519 Sky Blue | 3.3 | close | #7eb1c8 |
| Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 5.6 | close | #579cb1 |
| Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium | 6.0 | similar | #8bbdc7 |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 1.3 | very close | #6ba9bc |
Artkal shades near Artkal SG3 Glow Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Artkal SG3 Glow Blue
Artkal teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Glow Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S99 Waterfall (#61bbd3), L* 71 against 67.
- Lighter: Artkal S37 Blue-Green (#60bfcb), L* 72 against 67.
- Lighter: Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue (#68c4d2), L* 74 against 67.
- Darker: Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (#00a5a1), L* 61 against 67.
- Darker: Artkal S76 Sea Blue (#0093a9), L* 56 against 67.
- Darker: Artkal S105 Petrol Blue (#007d91), L* 48 against 67.
Using Artkal SG3 Glow Blue in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 5.8:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 2.1:1, so Glow Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S73 Steel Blue, is ΔE 4.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Glow Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 97, ΔE 5.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 13.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
The name says glow: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SG3 Glow Blue
Artkal SG3 Glow 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.
The Artkal C range has no bead of the same name; its closest mini color is Artkal C81 Steel Blue (ΔE 4.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SG3 Glow Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sky (#4ac0d8), ΔE 7.0: a similar shade. Next are Perler Mist (ΔE 7.0) and Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 10.3).
What hex code is Artkal SG3 Glow Blue?
Artkal SG3 Glow Blue is #6fadc1 on screen: RGB 111, 173, 193, CIELAB L* 67.4, a* -14.7, b* -16.5, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SG3 Glow Blue?
DMC 807 Peacock Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 519 Sky Blue (ΔE 3.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 5.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SG3 Glow Blue?
Hama: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 5.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 13.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S99 Waterfall #61bbd3
- Artkal S37 Blue-Green #60bfcb
- Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise #00a5a1
- Artkal S76 Sea Blue #0093a9
- Artkal S73 Steel Blue #5ab0bf
- Artkal S10 Baby Blue #2eabd8
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sky Perler, ΔE 7.0
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue Hama, ΔE 5.4
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 13.6