Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue
On screen, Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue is #3687b2: a medium, rich blue. Nearest beads: Perler Light Blue (ΔE 4.0), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 6.4), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 825 Blue Dark (ΔE 3.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SL1 Glitter Blue
#3687b2 · RGB 54, 135, 178
Closest to Artkal S SL1 in other brands
- DMC 825 Blue Dark ΔE 3.0 close
- Anchor 161 Sapphire Medium ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 910 Delft Medium ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Light Blue ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 6.4 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.3 loose
Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | SL1 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Glitter Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #3687b2 |
| RGB | 54, 135, 178 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 53.3, a* -10.4, b* -29.8 |
| HSL | 201°, 53 %, 45 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 53.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue. The closest is Perler Light Blue (ΔE 4.0, 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 Blue | 4.0 | close | #278cc9 |
| Perler Turquoise | 6.4 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 7.6 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 6.4 | similar | #037a9f |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 7.6 | similar | #489ab9 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 9.6 | similar | #487ed5 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 10.3 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 13.4 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 825, Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue is a close match (ΔE 3.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 825 Blue Dark | 3.0 | close | #4781a5 |
| DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium | 4.2 | close | #3e85a2 |
| Anchor 161 Sapphire Medium | 3.4 | close | #4389a8 |
| Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium | 5.4 | close | #0088d3 |
| Madeira 910 Delft Medium | 5.5 | close | #5680a4 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Glitter Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue (#5a89ce), L* 57 against 53.
- Lighter: Artkal S139 Forget Me Not (#658ad0), L* 58 against 53.
- Lighter: Artkal S100 Lagoon (#279bbe), L* 60 against 53.
- Darker: Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (#4d74c6), L* 50 against 53.
- Darker: Artkal S104 Deep Water (#007f9e), L* 49 against 53.
- Darker: Artkal S102 Pool Blue (#0077ca), L* 49 against 53.
Using Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.4:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue is only ΔE 2.7 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Glitter 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 Light Blue, ΔE 4.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 10.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
The name says glitter: 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 SL1 Glitter Blue
Artkal SL1 Glitter 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 C83 Dark Steel Blue (ΔE 2.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), ΔE 4.0: a close match. Next are Perler Turquoise (ΔE 6.4) and Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 7.6).
What hex code is Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue?
Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue is #3687b2 on screen: RGB 54, 135, 178, CIELAB L* 53.3, a* -10.4, b* -29.8, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue?
DMC 825 Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.0, close), followed by DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 4.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 161 Sapphire Medium (ΔE 3.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue?
Hama: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 6.4, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.3, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue #5a89ce
- Artkal S100 Lagoon #279bbe
- Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue #0084b2
- Artkal S104 Deep Water #007f9e
- Artkal S54 Light Blue #0084ce
- Artkal S24 True Blue #0078bf
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Light Blue Perler, ΔE 4.0
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue Hama, ΔE 6.4
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 10.3