Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender
Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (#9165b2 on screen) is a medium, rich purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 5.6), Perler Plum (ΔE 8.1), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 13.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 33 Fuschia (ΔE 6.4).
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Artkal S S12 Pastel Lavender
#9165b2 · RGB 145, 101, 178
Closest to Artkal S S12 in other brands
- DMC 33 Fuschia ΔE 6.4 similar
- Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark ΔE 7.1 similar
- Madeira 803 Lavender Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Perler Plum ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 13.3 loose
Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender at a glance
| Artkal code | S12 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Lavender |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #9165b2 |
| RGB | 145, 101, 178 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 50.1, a* 32.5, b* -34.3 |
| HSL | 274°, 33 %, 55 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 50.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender. The closest is Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 5.6, 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 Plum | 8.1 | similar | #a75d9d |
| Perler Pastel Lavender | 8.6 | similar | #937fbf |
| Perler Fuchsia | 11.8 | loose | #cb59b9 |
| Hama 45 Pastel Purple | 5.6 | close | #8e69cd |
| Hama 74 Translucent Lilac | 13.2 | loose | #5b55bd |
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 13.9 | loose | #683e9a |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 13.3 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 18.1 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 33 maps to Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender with ΔE 6.4, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 33 Fuschia | 6.4 | similar | #9c599e |
| DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark | 8.6 | similar | #835b8b |
| Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark | 7.1 | similar | #7363a6 |
| Anchor 110 Lavender Medium | 7.6 | similar | #7a52a5 |
| Madeira 803 Lavender Dark | 4.0 | close | #9f6bb1 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pastel Lavender, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple (#8477b3), L* 53 against 50.
- Lighter: Artkal SE8 Mauve (#af739a), L* 56 against 50.
- Lighter: Artkal S60 Lavender (#8a7ec2), L* 56 against 50.
- Darker: Artkal S23 Royal Purple (#644fa4), L* 40 against 50.
- Darker: Artkal S134 Amethyst (#803897), L* 37 against 50.
- Darker: Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (#704b6d), L* 37 against 50.
Using Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 3.8:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 3.2:1. That makes Pastel Lavender an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple, is ΔE 7.6 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Lavender for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 45, ΔE 5.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 13.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender
Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender 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 C26 Pastel Lavender (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Plum (#a75d9d), ΔE 8.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 8.6) and Perler Fuchsia (ΔE 11.8).
What hex code is Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender?
Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender is #9165b2 on screen: RGB 145, 101, 178, CIELAB L* 50.1, a* 32.5, b* -34.3, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender?
DMC 33 Fuschia is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.4, similar), followed by DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark (ΔE 8.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark (ΔE 7.1).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender?
Hama: Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 5.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 13.3, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple #8477b3
- Artkal S60 Lavender #8a7ec2
- Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum #b643ac
- Artkal S23 Royal Purple #644fa4
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Plum Perler, ΔE 8.1
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple Hama, ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 13.3