Artkal SE8 Mauve
Artkal SE8 Mauve is a medium, rich purple fuse bead, #af739a on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Orchid (ΔE 5.1), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.4), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 12.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 209 Lavender Dark (ΔE 5.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE8 Mauve
#af739a · RGB 175, 115, 154
Closest to Artkal S SE8 in other brands
- DMC 209 Lavender Dark ΔE 5.4 close
- Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 802 Lavender Light ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Orchid ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.4 similar
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 12.8 loose
Artkal SE8 Mauve at a glance
| Artkal code | SE8 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Mauve |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #af739a |
| RGB | 175, 115, 154 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.8, a* 29.6, b* -11.3 |
| HSL | 321°, 27 %, 57 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE8 Mauve in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE8 Mauve. The closest is Perler Orchid (ΔE 5.1, 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 Orchid | 5.1 | close | #b1628e |
| Perler Twilight Plum | 6.7 | similar | #c685b1 |
| Perler Plum | 8.0 | similar | #a75d9d |
| Hama 96 Pastel Lilac | 9.4 | similar | #b491ad |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 11.8 | loose | #d67ad1 |
| Hama 06 Pink | 13.8 | loose | #ea8aa5 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 12.8 | loose | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 16.8 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE8 Mauve
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 209, Artkal SE8 Mauve is a close match (ΔE 5.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 209 Lavender Dark | 5.4 | close | #a37ba7 |
| DMC 553 Violet | 5.6 | close | #a3638b |
| Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light | 4.9 | close | #b66aa6 |
| Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light | 6.6 | similar | #a57aaf |
| Madeira 802 Lavender Light | 5.7 | close | #af7bb1 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE8 Mauve
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal SE8 Mauve
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Mauve, 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 SE8 Mauve in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.9:1, 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 S130 Fuschia, is ΔE 9.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Mauve for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Orchid, ΔE 5.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 12.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE8 Mauve
Artkal SE8 Mauve 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 C129 Fuschia (ΔE 9.5).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE8 Mauve?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Orchid (#b1628e), ΔE 5.1: a close match. Next are Perler Twilight Plum (ΔE 6.7) and Perler Plum (ΔE 8.0).
What hex code is Artkal SE8 Mauve?
Artkal SE8 Mauve is #af739a on screen: RGB 175, 115, 154, CIELAB L* 55.8, a* 29.6, b* -11.3, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE8 Mauve?
DMC 209 Lavender Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.4, close), followed by DMC 553 Violet (ΔE 5.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light (ΔE 4.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE8 Mauve?
Hama: Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.4, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 12.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S128 Light Grape #d38ed4
- Artkal S131 Candy Violet #b8aad9
- Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender #9165b2
- Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum #b643ac
- Artkal S130 Fuschia #d6668e
- Artkal S40 Carnation Pink #e182b0
- Artkal S25 Hot Pink #dc519a
- Artkal S36 Old Pink #ce6d83
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Orchid Perler, ΔE 5.1
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac Hama, ΔE 9.4
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 12.8