Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve
Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (#704b6d on screen) is a dark, soft purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Mulberry (ΔE 3.1), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 11.8), Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 13.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark (ΔE 6.2).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE9 Dark Mauve
#704b6d · RGB 112, 75, 109
Closest to Artkal S SE9 in other brands
- DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark ΔE 6.2 similar
- Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Mulberry ΔE 3.1 close
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 13.6 loose
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 11.8 loose
Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve at a glance
| Artkal code | SE9 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Mauve |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #704b6d |
| RGB | 112, 75, 109 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 37.1, a* 21.7, b* -13.3 |
| HSL | 305°, 20 %, 37 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 37.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.2:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 2.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve. The closest is Perler Mulberry (ΔE 3.1, 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 Mulberry | 3.1 | close | #714875 |
| Perler Eggplant | 8.2 | similar | #6f3255 |
| Perler Purple | 8.3 | similar | #684b86 |
| Hama 82 Plum | 13.6 | loose | #91175a |
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 13.7 | loose | #683e9a |
| Hama 111 Dark Blush | 15.7 | loose | #835854 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 11.8 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 13.4 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3837, Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve is a similar shade (ΔE 6.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark | 6.2 | similar | #6c3a6e |
| DMC 29 Eggplant | 6.5 | similar | #674076 |
| Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium | 3.3 | close | #744f68 |
| Anchor 99 Violet | 8.3 | similar | #873876 |
| Madeira 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark | 5.0 | close | #5e445e |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Mauve, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S133 Pink Plum (#bc3ca6), L* 48 against 37.
- Lighter: Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (#b643ac), L* 48 against 37.
- Lighter: Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (#9165b2), L* 50 against 37.
- Darker: Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (#4f3989), L* 30 against 37.
- Darker: Artkal S22 Purple (#48337e), L* 27 against 37.
Using Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.2:1, a clear edge, and 2.0:1 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 SP7 Pearlescent Purple, is ΔE 8.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Mauve for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Mulberry, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 82, ΔE 13.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve
Artkal SE9 Dark 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 CE09 Halayà Úbe (ΔE 6.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Mulberry (#714875), ΔE 3.1: a close match. Next are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 8.2) and Perler Purple (ΔE 8.3).
What hex code is Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve?
Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve is #704b6d on screen: RGB 112, 75, 109, CIELAB L* 37.1, a* 21.7, b* -13.3, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve?
DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.2, similar), followed by DMC 29 Eggplant (ΔE 6.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium (ΔE 3.3).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve?
Hama: Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 13.6, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 11.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S23 Royal Purple #644fa4
- Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender #9165b2
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple #64427e
- Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush #4f3989
- Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood #921e5d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Mulberry Perler, ΔE 3.1
- Hama 82 Plum Hama, ΔE 13.6
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 11.8