Artkal S60 Lavender
Artkal S60 Lavender is a medium, rich purple fuse bead, #8a7ec2 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 2.7), Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 7.7), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 12.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light (ΔE 6.2).
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Artkal S S60 Lavender
#8a7ec2 · RGB 138, 126, 194
Closest to Artkal S S60 in other brands
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light ΔE 6.2 similar
- Anchor 118 Thistle Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 2.7 very close
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple ΔE 7.7 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 12.0 loose
Artkal S60 Lavender at a glance
| Artkal code | S60 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Lavender |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #8a7ec2 |
| RGB | 138, 126, 194 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 56.3, a* 19.7, b* -33.9 |
| HSL | 251°, 36 %, 63 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 56.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S60 Lavender in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Artkal S60 Lavender, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Pastel Lavender | 2.7 | very close | #937fbf |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 10.3 | loose | #6683b7 |
| Perler Thistle | 10.6 | loose | #8c8ca7 |
| Hama 45 Pastel Purple | 7.7 | similar | #8e69cd |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 10.2 | loose | #6a87c1 |
| Hama 17 Grey | 14.4 | loose | #838f98 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 12.0 | loose | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 16.2 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S60 Lavender
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 30, Artkal S60 Lavender is a similar shade (ΔE 6.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light | 6.2 | similar | #7d77a5 |
| DMC 161 Blue Gray | 7.7 | similar | #7880a4 |
| Anchor 118 Thistle Medium | 4.2 | close | #7978b6 |
| Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium | 7.1 | similar | #7982a9 |
| Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light | 7.1 | similar | #7073a9 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S60 Lavender
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S60 Lavender
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Lavender, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S128 Light Grape (#d38ed4), L* 68 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S131 Candy Violet (#b8aad9), L* 72 against 56.
- Lighter: Artkal S33 Maverick (#c0b7d7), L* 76 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (#9165b2), L* 50 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (#b643ac), L* 48 against 56.
- Darker: Artkal S133 Pink Plum (#bc3ca6), L* 48 against 56.
Using Artkal S60 Lavender in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 4.0:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.1:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple, is ΔE 3.4 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Lavender for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Lavender, ΔE 2.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 12.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S60 Lavender
Artkal S60 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 C25 Lavender (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S60 Lavender?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 10.3) and Perler Thistle (ΔE 10.6).
What hex code is Artkal S60 Lavender?
Artkal S60 Lavender is #8a7ec2 on screen: RGB 138, 126, 194, CIELAB L* 56.3, a* 19.7, b* -33.9, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S60 Lavender?
DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.2, similar), followed by DMC 161 Blue Gray (ΔE 7.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 118 Thistle Medium (ΔE 4.2).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S60 Lavender?
Hama: Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 7.7, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 12.0, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S128 Light Grape #d38ed4
- Artkal S131 Candy Violet #b8aad9
- Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple #8477b3
- Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender #9165b2
- Artkal S150 Iris Violet #8884d0
- Artkal S139 Forget Me Not #658ad0
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Lavender Perler, ΔE 2.7
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple Hama, ΔE 7.7
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 12.0
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light DMC thread, ΔE 6.2