Artkal S134 Amethyst
Artkal S134 Amethyst is a dark, vivid purple fuse bead, #803897 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 5.6), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 7.0), Perler Purple (ΔE 8.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 29 Eggplant (ΔE 8.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S134 Amethyst
#803897 · RGB 128, 56, 151
Closest to Artkal S S134 in other brands
- DMC 29 Eggplant ΔE 8.1 similar
- Anchor 110 Lavender Medium ΔE 7.2 similar
- Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Purple ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 7.0 similar
Artkal S134 Amethyst at a glance
| Artkal code | S134 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Amethyst |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #803897 |
| RGB | 128, 56, 151 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 37.2, a* 46.1, b* -38.8 |
| HSL | 285°, 46 %, 41 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 37.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S134 Amethyst in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S134 Amethyst. The closest is Hama 24 Translucent 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 Purple | 8.1 | similar | #684b86 |
| Perler Mulberry | 9.5 | similar | #714875 |
| Perler Grape | 10.4 | loose | #503b9c |
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 5.6 | close | #683e9a |
| Hama 07 Purple | 5.6 | close | #712297 |
| Hama 74 Translucent Lilac | 13.8 | loose | #5b55bd |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 7.0 | similar | #644591 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 20.7 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S134 Amethyst
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 29, Artkal S134 Amethyst is a similar shade (ΔE 8.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 29 Eggplant | 8.1 | similar | #674076 |
| DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark | 8.7 | similar | #6c3a6e |
| Anchor 110 Lavender Medium | 7.2 | similar | #7a52a5 |
| Anchor 111 Lavender Medium Dark | 7.4 | similar | #5d2e84 |
| Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark | 2.3 | very close | #753692 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S134 Amethyst
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S134 Amethyst
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Amethyst, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S133 Pink Plum (#bc3ca6), L* 48 against 37.
- Lighter: Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (#b643ac), L* 48 against 37.
- Lighter: Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (#9165b2), L* 50 against 37.
- Darker: Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (#4f3989), L* 30 against 37.
- Darker: Artkal S22 Purple (#48337e), L* 27 against 37.
Using Artkal S134 Amethyst in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.2:1, a clear edge, and 2.0:1 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 SP7 Pearlescent Purple, is ΔE 7.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Amethyst for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 24, ΔE 5.6) and Perler the furthest (Perler Purple, ΔE 8.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S134 Amethyst
Artkal S134 Amethyst 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 C133 Amethyst (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S134 Amethyst?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Purple (#684b86), ΔE 8.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Mulberry (ΔE 9.5) and Perler Grape (ΔE 10.4).
What hex code is Artkal S134 Amethyst?
Artkal S134 Amethyst is #803897 on screen: RGB 128, 56, 151, CIELAB L* 37.2, a* 46.1, b* -38.8, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S134 Amethyst?
DMC 29 Eggplant is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 8.1, similar), followed by DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark (ΔE 8.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 110 Lavender Medium (ΔE 7.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S134 Amethyst?
Hama: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 5.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 7.0, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S23 Royal Purple #644fa4
- Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum #b643ac
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple #64427e
- Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush #4f3989
- Artkal S22 Purple #48337e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Purple Perler, ΔE 8.1
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple Hama, ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 110 Lavender Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 7.2