Artkal S23 Royal Purple
Artkal S23 Royal Purple is a dark, rich purple fuse bead, #644fa4 on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 4.5), Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (ΔE 5.3), Perler Iris (ΔE 6.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 31 Blueberry (ΔE 6.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S23 Royal Purple
#644fa4 · RGB 100, 79, 164
Closest to Artkal S S23 in other brands
- DMC 31 Blueberry ΔE 6.1 similar
- Anchor 110 Lavender Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark ΔE 9.0 similar
- Perler Iris ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 4.5 close
Artkal S23 Royal Purple at a glance
| Artkal code | S23 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Royal Purple |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #644fa4 |
| RGB | 100, 79, 164 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 39.5, a* 29.3, b* -43.1 |
| HSL | 255°, 35 %, 48 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 39.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 5.6:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.2:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S23 Royal Purple in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S23 Royal Purple. The closest is Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 4.5, 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 Iris | 6.1 | similar | #4e56a3 |
| Perler Grape | 6.5 | similar | #503b9c |
| Perler Purple | 6.8 | similar | #684b86 |
| Hama 74 Translucent Lilac | 5.3 | close | #5b55bd |
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 5.4 | close | #683e9a |
| Hama 07 Purple | 11.4 | loose | #712297 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 4.5 | close | #644591 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 18.4 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S23 Royal Purple
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 31, Artkal S23 Royal Purple is a similar shade (ΔE 6.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 31 Blueberry | 6.1 | similar | #50518d |
| DMC 32 Blueberry Dark | 9.9 | similar | #4d2e8a |
| Anchor 110 Lavender Medium | 5.0 | close | #7a52a5 |
| Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium | 7.0 | similar | #475299 |
| Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark | 9.0 | similar | #753692 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S23 Royal Purple
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S23 Royal Purple
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Royal Purple, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S133 Pink Plum (#bc3ca6), L* 48 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (#b643ac), L* 48 against 40.
- Lighter: Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (#9165b2), L* 50 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (#64427e), L* 34 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (#4f3989), L* 30 against 40.
- Darker: Artkal S22 Purple (#48337e), L* 27 against 40.
Using Artkal S23 Royal Purple in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.6:1, a clear edge, and 2.2:1 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 S59 Butterfly Bush, is ΔE 7.6 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Royal Purple for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N11, ΔE 4.5) and Perler the furthest (Perler Iris, ΔE 6.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S23 Royal Purple
Artkal S23 Royal 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.
The Artkal C range has no bead of the same name; its closest mini color is Artkal C52 Butterfly Bush (ΔE 7.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S23 Royal Purple?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Iris (#4e56a3), ΔE 6.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Grape (ΔE 6.5) and Perler Purple (ΔE 6.8).
What hex code is Artkal S23 Royal Purple?
Artkal S23 Royal Purple is #644fa4 on screen: RGB 100, 79, 164, CIELAB L* 39.5, a* 29.3, b* -43.1, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S23 Royal Purple?
DMC 31 Blueberry is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.1, similar), followed by DMC 32 Blueberry Dark (ΔE 9.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 110 Lavender Medium (ΔE 5.0).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S23 Royal Purple?
Hama: Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (ΔE 5.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 4.5, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender #9165b2
- Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple #8477b3
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple #64427e
- Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush #4f3989
- Artkal S143 Royal Blue #30429e
- Artkal S134 Amethyst #803897
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Iris Perler, ΔE 6.1
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac Hama, ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 110 Lavender Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 5.0