Artkal S136 Summer Rain
Artkal S136 Summer Rain is a light, soft blue fuse bead, #afb8df on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.0), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 7.6), Perler Lavender (ΔE 9.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 341 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 3.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S136 Summer Rain
#afb8df · RGB 175, 184, 223
Closest to Artkal S S136 in other brands
- DMC 341 Blue Violet Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 117 Thistle Light ΔE 5.9 close
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Lavender ΔE 9.6 similar
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 7.6 similar
Artkal S136 Summer Rain at a glance
| Artkal code | S136 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Summer Rain |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #afb8df |
| RGB | 175, 184, 223 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.3, a* 5.1, b* -20.6 |
| HSL | 229°, 43 %, 78 % |
| 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 S136 Summer Rain in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S136 Summer Rain. The closest is Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.0, 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 Lavender | 9.6 | similar | #af9fce |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 10.0 | loose | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Thistle | 13.7 | loose | #8c8ca7 |
| Hama 106 Light Lavender | 7.0 | similar | #ccc5ed |
| Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 9.2 | similar | #c4d0e3 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 10.5 | loose | #a5b3c0 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 7.6 | similar | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 9.9 | similar | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S136 Summer Rain
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 341 maps to Artkal S136 Summer Rain with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 341 Blue Violet Light | 3.1 | close | #b7bfdd |
| DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light | 3.2 | close | #a3aed1 |
| Anchor 117 Thistle Light | 5.9 | close | #99a9c9 |
| Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | 6.7 | similar | #b3c5df |
| Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | 3.1 | close | #afb2d3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S136 Summer Rain
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S136 Summer Rain
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Summer Rain, 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 S136 Summer Rain in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 7.4:1 (a strong edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.7:1, so Summer Rain pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue, is ΔE 3.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Summer Rain for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 106, ΔE 7.0) and Perler the furthest (Perler Lavender, ΔE 9.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S136 Summer Rain
Artkal S136 Summer Rain 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 C135 Summer Rain (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S136 Summer Rain?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Lavender (#af9fce), ΔE 9.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 10.0) and Perler Thistle (ΔE 13.7).
What hex code is Artkal S136 Summer Rain?
Artkal S136 Summer Rain is #afb8df on screen: RGB 175, 184, 223, CIELAB L* 75.3, a* 5.1, b* -20.6, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S136 Summer Rain?
DMC 341 Blue Violet Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light (ΔE 3.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 117 Thistle Light (ΔE 5.9).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S136 Summer Rain?
Hama: Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 7.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S153 Pale Lilac #bcc3e1
- Artkal S44 Sky Blue #a7cdde
- Artkal SE2 Raincloud #a2b2d3
- Artkal S152 Lilac #aeaddc
- Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue #a7bae1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Lavender Perler, ΔE 9.6
- Hama 106 Light Lavender Hama, ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 7.6