Artkal SE2 Raincloud
Artkal SE2 Raincloud is a light, soft blue fuse bead, #a2b2d3 on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 6.7), Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 7.6), Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 7.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light (ΔE 2.3).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE2 Raincloud
#a2b2d3 · RGB 162, 178, 211
Closest to Artkal S SE2 in other brands
- DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Anchor 117 Thistle Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Madeira 909 Delft ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Blueberry Creme ΔE 7.6 similar
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 7.6 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 6.7 similar
Artkal SE2 Raincloud at a glance
| Artkal code | SE2 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Raincloud |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #a2b2d3 |
| RGB | 162, 178, 211 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.4, a* 1.6, b* -18.5 |
| HSL | 220°, 36 %, 73 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE2 Raincloud in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE2 Raincloud. The closest is Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 6.7, 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 Blueberry Creme | 7.6 | similar | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Mist | 10.9 | loose | #93b0bd |
| Perler Lavender | 11.5 | loose | #af9fce |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 7.6 | similar | #a5b3c0 |
| Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 9.1 | similar | #c4d0e3 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 10.6 | loose | #8aafc2 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 6.7 | similar | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 10.8 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE2 Raincloud
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 156 maps to Artkal SE2 Raincloud with ΔE 2.3, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light | 2.3 | very close | #a3aed1 |
| DMC 809 Delft Blue | 3.7 | close | #94a8c6 |
| Anchor 117 Thistle Light | 2.6 | very close | #99a9c9 |
| Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | 5.6 | close | #b3c5df |
| Madeira 909 Delft | 4.7 | close | #90a5c3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE2 Raincloud
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal SE2 Raincloud
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Raincloud, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (#bcc3e1), L* 79 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal S44 Sky Blue (#a7cdde), L* 80 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (#6aaedb), L* 68 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal SE3 Winter (#83a6dc), L* 67 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S53 Turquoise (#55a4d9), L* 65 against 72.
Using Artkal SE2 Raincloud in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 6.7:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.8:1, so Raincloud pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue is only ΔE 2.7 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Raincloud, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N28, ΔE 6.7) and Hama the furthest (Hama 70, ΔE 7.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE2 Raincloud
Artkal SE2 Raincloud 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 C134 Moonlight Blue (ΔE 2.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE2 Raincloud?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Blueberry Creme (#85a8e3), ΔE 7.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Mist (ΔE 10.9) and Perler Lavender (ΔE 11.5).
What hex code is Artkal SE2 Raincloud?
Artkal SE2 Raincloud is #a2b2d3 on screen: RGB 162, 178, 211, CIELAB L* 72.4, a* 1.6, b* -18.5, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE2 Raincloud?
DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.3, very close), followed by DMC 809 Delft Blue (ΔE 3.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 117 Thistle Light (ΔE 2.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE2 Raincloud?
Hama: Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 7.6, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 6.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S136 Summer Rain #afb8df
- Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue #a7bae1
- Artkal SE3 Winter #83a6dc
- Artkal S137 Azur Blue #6b9ad4
- Artkal S153 Pale Lilac #bcc3e1
- Artkal S152 Lilac #aeaddc
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Blueberry Creme Perler, ΔE 7.6
- Hama 70 Light Grey Hama, ΔE 7.6
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 6.7
- DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light DMC thread, ΔE 2.3