Artkal S153 Pale Lilac
Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (#bcc3e1 on screen) is a light, soft blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 6.0), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 8.2), Perler Lavender (ΔE 12.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 341 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 1.1).
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Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac
#bcc3e1 · RGB 188, 195, 225
Closest to Artkal S S153 in other brands
- DMC 341 Blue Violet Light ΔE 1.1 very close
- Anchor 120 Blueberry Light ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Lavender ΔE 12.0 loose
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 8.2 similar
Artkal S153 Pale Lilac at a glance
| Artkal code | S153 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pale Lilac |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #bcc3e1 |
| RGB | 188, 195, 225 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.1, a* 3.7, b* -15.7 |
| HSL | 229°, 38 %, 81 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 8.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S153 Pale Lilac in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S153 Pale Lilac. The closest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 6.0, similar), 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 Lavender | 12.0 | loose | #af9fce |
| Perler Frosted Lilac | 12.8 | loose | #cdb7c3 |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 13.1 | loose | #85a8e3 |
| Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 6.0 | similar | #c4d0e3 |
| Hama 106 Light Lavender | 6.2 | similar | #ccc5ed |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 9.8 | similar | #a5b3c0 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 8.2 | similar | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 12.4 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S153 Pale Lilac
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 341, Artkal S153 Pale Lilac is a very close match (ΔE 1.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 341 Blue Violet Light | 1.1 | very close | #b7bfdd |
| DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light | 3.0 | close | #bbc3d9 |
| Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | 5.2 | close | #b3c5df |
| Anchor 117 Thistle Light | 8.2 | similar | #99a9c9 |
| Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | 4.7 | close | #afb2d3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S153 Pale Lilac
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S153 Pale Lilac
No Artkal blue is clearly lighter than Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue (#a7bae1), L* 75 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal S136 Summer Rain (#afb8df), L* 75 against 79.
- Darker: Artkal SE2 Raincloud (#a2b2d3), L* 72 against 79.
Using Artkal S153 Pale Lilac in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 8.2:1, a strong edge, against 1.5:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S136 Summer Rain, is ΔE 3.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pale Lilac for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 57, ΔE 6.0) and Perler the furthest (Perler Lavender, ΔE 12.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S153 Pale Lilac
Artkal S153 Pale Lilac 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 C152 Pale Lilac (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S153 Pale Lilac?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Lavender (#af9fce), ΔE 12.0: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 12.8) and Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 13.1).
What hex code is Artkal S153 Pale Lilac?
Artkal S153 Pale Lilac is #bcc3e1 on screen: RGB 188, 195, 225, CIELAB L* 79.1, a* 3.7, b* -15.7, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S153 Pale Lilac?
DMC 341 Blue Violet Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.1, very close), followed by DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light (ΔE 3.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 120 Blueberry Light (ΔE 5.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S153 Pale Lilac?
Hama: Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 6.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 8.2, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S44 Sky Blue #a7cdde
- Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue #a7bae1
- Artkal S136 Summer Rain #afb8df
- Artkal SE2 Raincloud #a2b2d3
- Artkal S33 Maverick #c0b7d7
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Lavender Perler, ΔE 12.0
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) Hama, ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 8.2