Artkal S22 Purple
Artkal S22 Purple (#48337e on screen) is a dark, rich purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Grape (ΔE 5.3), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 7.0), Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 7.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 32 Blueberry Dark (ΔE 3.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S22 Purple
#48337e · RGB 72, 51, 126
Closest to Artkal S S22 in other brands
- DMC 32 Blueberry Dark ΔE 3.0 close
- Anchor 119 Thistle Medium ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 903 Blue Violet Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Perler Grape ΔE 5.3 close
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 7.3 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 7.0 similar
Artkal S22 Purple at a glance
| Artkal code | S22 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Purple |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #48337e |
| RGB | 72, 51, 126 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 27.4, a* 28.4, b* -39.4 |
| HSL | 257°, 42 %, 35 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 27.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 8.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S22 Purple in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S22 Purple. The closest is Perler Grape (ΔE 5.3, 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 Grape | 5.3 | close | #503b9c |
| Perler Purple | 9.3 | similar | #684b86 |
| Perler Midnight | 11.8 | loose | #2f3c55 |
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 7.3 | similar | #683e9a |
| Hama 07 Purple | 9.4 | similar | #712297 |
| Hama 08 Blue | 10.5 | loose | #0239a3 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 7.0 | similar | #644591 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 18.1 | loose | #3a3d41 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S22 Purple
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 32 maps to Artkal S22 Purple with ΔE 3.0, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 32 Blueberry Dark | 3.0 | close | #4d2e8a |
| DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark | 9.1 | similar | #213063 |
| Anchor 119 Thistle Medium | 1.7 | very close | #503682 |
| Anchor 111 Lavender Medium Dark | 5.0 | close | #5d2e84 |
| Madeira 903 Blue Violet Medium | 4.2 | close | #3a2a6a |
Artkal shades near Artkal S22 Purple
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S22 Purple
No Artkal purple is clearly darker than Artkal S22 Purple (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (#64427e), L* 34 against 27.
- Lighter: Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (#704b6d), L* 37 against 27.
- Lighter: Artkal S134 Amethyst (#803897), L* 37 against 27.
Using Artkal S22 Purple in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 8.8:1 (a strong edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 1.4:1. That makes Purple an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush is only ΔE 2.4 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Purple, 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 Grape, ΔE 5.3) and Hama the furthest (Hama 24, ΔE 7.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S22 Purple
Artkal S22 Purple 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 C27 Purple (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S22 Purple?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Grape (#503b9c), ΔE 5.3: a close match. Next are Perler Purple (ΔE 9.3) and Perler Midnight (ΔE 11.8).
What hex code is Artkal S22 Purple?
Artkal S22 Purple is #48337e on screen: RGB 72, 51, 126, CIELAB L* 27.4, a* 28.4, b* -39.4, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S22 Purple?
DMC 32 Blueberry Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.0, close), followed by DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 9.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 119 Thistle Medium (ΔE 1.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S22 Purple?
Hama: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 7.3, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 7.0, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush #4f3989
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple #64427e
- Artkal S143 Royal Blue #30429e
- Artkal S23 Royal Purple #644fa4
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Grape Perler, ΔE 5.3
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple Hama, ΔE 7.3
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 7.0