Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue
Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue is a light, soft blue fuse bead, #a7bae1 on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 4.5), Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 7.5), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 8.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light (ΔE 4.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S135 Moonlight Blue
#a7bae1 · RGB 167, 186, 225
Closest to Artkal S S135 in other brands
- DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Anchor 120 Blueberry Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 6.1 similar
- Perler Blueberry Creme ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 8.4 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 4.5 close
Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue at a glance
| Artkal code | S135 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Moonlight Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #a7bae1 |
| RGB | 167, 186, 225 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.3, a* 2.1, b* -21.6 |
| HSL | 220°, 49 %, 77 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 75.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 7.4:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue. The closest is Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 4.5, 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 Blueberry Creme | 7.5 | similar | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Mist | 12.1 | loose | #93b0bd |
| Perler Lavender | 12.5 | loose | #af9fce |
| Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 8.4 | similar | #c4d0e3 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 9.2 | similar | #a5b3c0 |
| Hama 106 Light Lavender | 10.1 | loose | #ccc5ed |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 4.5 | close | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 10.8 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3840, Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue is a close match (ΔE 4.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light | 4.1 | close | #b0c0da |
| DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light | 4.1 | close | #a3aed1 |
| Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | 4.8 | close | #b3c5df |
| Anchor 117 Thistle Light | 5.1 | close | #99a9c9 |
| Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | 6.1 | similar | #afb2d3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Moonlight Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (#bcc3e1), L* 79 against 75.
- Lighter: Artkal S44 Sky Blue (#a7cdde), L* 80 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal S152 Lilac (#aeaddc), L* 72 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (#6aaedb), L* 68 against 75.
- Darker: Artkal SE3 Winter (#83a6dc), L* 67 against 75.
Using Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.4:1, a strong edge, against 1.7:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
Artkal SE2 Raincloud is only ΔE 2.7 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Moonlight Blue, 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 4.5) and Hama the furthest (Hama 57, ΔE 8.4). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue
Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue 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 C134 Moonlight Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Blueberry Creme (#85a8e3), ΔE 7.5: a similar shade. Next are Perler Mist (ΔE 12.1) and Perler Lavender (ΔE 12.5).
What hex code is Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue?
Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue is #a7bae1 on screen: RGB 167, 186, 225, CIELAB L* 75.3, a* 2.1, b* -21.6, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue?
DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.1, close), followed by DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light (ΔE 4.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 120 Blueberry Light (ΔE 4.8).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue?
Hama: Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 8.4, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 4.5, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S153 Pale Lilac #bcc3e1
- Artkal S44 Sky Blue #a7cdde
- Artkal SE2 Raincloud #a2b2d3
- Artkal S152 Lilac #aeaddc
- Artkal S136 Summer Rain #afb8df
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Blueberry Creme Perler, ΔE 7.5
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) Hama, ΔE 8.4
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 4.5
- DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light DMC thread, ΔE 4.1