Artkal S128 Light Grape
Artkal S128 Light Grape is a medium, rich purple fuse bead, #d38ed4 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 4.9), Perler Twilight Plum (ΔE 7.1), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 9.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 210 Lavender Medium (ΔE 8.6).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S128 Light Grape
#d38ed4 · RGB 211, 142, 212
Closest to Artkal S S128 in other brands
- DMC 210 Lavender Medium ΔE 8.6 similar
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light ΔE 6.9 similar
- Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light ΔE 6.6 similar
- Perler Twilight Plum ΔE 7.1 similar
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 9.6 similar
Artkal S128 Light Grape at a glance
| Artkal code | S128 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Grape |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #d38ed4 |
| RGB | 211, 142, 212 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.0, a* 37.3, b* -25.4 |
| HSL | 299°, 45 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 68.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 5.9:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S128 Light Grape in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S128 Light Grape. The closest is Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 4.9, 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 Twilight Plum | 7.1 | similar | #c685b1 |
| Perler Lavender | 10.9 | loose | #af9fce |
| Perler Cotton Candy | 11.4 | loose | #f479b0 |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 4.9 | close | #d67ad1 |
| Hama 96 Pastel Lilac | 10.7 | loose | #b491ad |
| Hama 06 Pink | 14.0 | loose | #ea8aa5 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 9.6 | similar | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 15.5 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S128 Light Grape
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 210, Artkal S128 Light Grape is a similar shade (ΔE 8.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 210 Lavender Medium | 8.6 | similar | #c39fc3 |
| DMC 3608 Plum Very Light | 9.2 | similar | #ea9cc4 |
| Anchor 108 Lavender Light | 6.9 | similar | #c29fd0 |
| Anchor 96 Violet Light | 7.1 | similar | #d18eb7 |
| Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light | 6.6 | similar | #e390c2 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S128 Light Grape
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S128 Light Grape
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Light Grape, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S131 Candy Violet (#b8aad9), L* 72 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal S33 Maverick (#c0b7d7), L* 76 against 68.
- Lighter: Artkal S127 Marsmallow Rose (#dfc3e1), L* 82 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal S60 Lavender (#8a7ec2), L* 56 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal SE8 Mauve (#af739a), L* 56 against 68.
- Darker: Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple (#8477b3), L* 53 against 68.
Using Artkal S128 Light Grape in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.9:1, a clear edge, against 2.1:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal SE10 Wild Berry, is ΔE 5.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Grape for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 48, ΔE 4.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 9.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S128 Light Grape
Artkal S128 Light Grape 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 C127 Light Grape (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S128 Light Grape?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Twilight Plum (#c685b1), ΔE 7.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Lavender (ΔE 10.9) and Perler Cotton Candy (ΔE 11.4).
What hex code is Artkal S128 Light Grape?
Artkal S128 Light Grape is #d38ed4 on screen: RGB 211, 142, 212, CIELAB L* 68.0, a* 37.3, b* -25.4, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S128 Light Grape?
DMC 210 Lavender Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 8.6, similar), followed by DMC 3608 Plum Very Light (ΔE 9.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 108 Lavender Light (ΔE 6.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S128 Light Grape?
Hama: Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 4.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 9.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S131 Candy Violet #b8aad9
- Artkal S127 Marsmallow Rose #dfc3e1
- Artkal S60 Lavender #8a7ec2
- Artkal SE8 Mauve #af739a
- Artkal SE10 Wild Berry #d977cd
- Artkal S28 Lily Pink #dda1cc
- Artkal S40 Carnation Pink #e182b0
- Artkal S06 Raspberry Pink #ef67b2
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Twilight Plum Perler, ΔE 7.1
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink Hama, ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 9.6
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light Anchor thread, ΔE 6.9