Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue
Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue (#2c4e97 on screen) is a dark, rich blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 3.6), Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 4.0), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 13.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 797 Royal Blue (ΔE 5.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue
#2c4e97 · RGB 44, 78, 151
Closest to Artkal S SP6 in other brands
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 5.1 close
- Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 36 Neon Blue ΔE 3.6 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 13.5 loose
Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | SP6 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pearlescent Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #2c4e97 |
| RGB | 44, 78, 151 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.4, a* 13.4, b* -43.7 |
| HSL | 221°, 55 %, 38 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue. The closest is Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 3.6, 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 Dark Blue | 4.0 | close | #0e5092 |
| Perler Iris | 6.1 | similar | #4e56a3 |
| Perler Denim | 8.2 | similar | #4c6388 |
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 3.6 | close | #2353b0 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 4.9 | close | #2659b2 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 7.0 | similar | #025bc3 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 13.5 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 14.6 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 797, Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue is a close match (ΔE 5.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 797 Royal Blue | 5.1 | close | #13477d |
| DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 6.9 | similar | #2c597c |
| Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark | 2.7 | very close | #3c5090 |
| Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light | 4.2 | close | #074d8e |
| Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark | 3.1 | close | #344989 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pearlescent Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (#005aa9), L* 38 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (#00649a), L* 40 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S107 Pond Blue (#006c9f), L* 43 against 34.
- Darker: Artkal S144 Marine (#024288), L* 29 against 34.
- Darker: Artkal S64 Black Rock (#36384d), L* 24 against 34.
Using Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.8:1, a clear edge, and 1.8:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S11 Dark Blue, is ΔE 3.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pearlescent Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 36, ΔE 3.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 13.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
The name says pearl: 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 SP6 Pearlescent Blue
Artkal SP6 Pearlescent 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 C21 Dark Blue (ΔE 3.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), ΔE 4.0: a close match. Next are Perler Iris (ΔE 6.1) and Perler Denim (ΔE 8.2).
What hex code is Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue?
Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue is #2c4e97 on screen: RGB 44, 78, 151, CIELAB L* 34.4, a* 13.4, b* -43.7, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue?
DMC 797 Royal Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.1, close), followed by DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 2.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue?
Hama: Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 3.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 13.5, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue #005aa9
- Artkal SE6 Neptune #2a63c8
- Artkal S143 Royal Blue #30429e
- Artkal S144 Marine #024288
- Artkal S11 Dark Blue #004fa4
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Blue Perler, ΔE 4.0
- Hama 36 Neon Blue Hama, ΔE 3.6
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 13.5
- DMC 797 Royal Blue DMC thread, ΔE 5.1