Artkal S150 Iris Violet
Artkal S150 Iris Violet is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #8884d0 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 5.6), Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 7.9), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 11.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 799 Delft Blue Medium (ΔE 7.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S150 Iris Violet
#8884d0 · RGB 136, 132, 208
Closest to Artkal S S150 in other brands
- DMC 799 Delft Blue Medium ΔE 7.9 similar
- Anchor 118 Thistle Medium ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light ΔE 8.1 similar
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 107 Lavender ΔE 7.9 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 11.8 loose
Artkal S150 Iris Violet at a glance
| Artkal code | S150 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Iris Violet |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #8884d0 |
| RGB | 136, 132, 208 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.3, a* 19.3, b* -38.7 |
| HSL | 243°, 45 %, 67 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 2.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 4.3:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S150 Iris Violet in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S150 Iris Violet. The closest is Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 5.6, 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 Pastel Lavender | 5.6 | close | #937fbf |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 8.6 | similar | #6683b7 |
| Perler Thistle | 11.5 | loose | #8c8ca7 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 7.9 | similar | #6a87c1 |
| Hama 45 Pastel Purple | 9.2 | similar | #8e69cd |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 12.8 | loose | #487ed5 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 11.8 | loose | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 14.2 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S150 Iris Violet
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 799, Artkal S150 Iris Violet is a similar shade (ΔE 7.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 799 Delft Blue Medium | 7.9 | similar | #748eb6 |
| DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium | 8.4 | similar | #7b8eab |
| Anchor 118 Thistle Medium | 5.7 | close | #7978b6 |
| Anchor 121 Blueberry Medium Light | 7.1 | similar | #748bb8 |
| Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light | 8.1 | similar | #798eae |
Artkal shades near Artkal S150 Iris Violet
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S150 Iris Violet
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Iris Violet, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S137 Azur Blue (#6b9ad4), L* 62 against 58.
- Lighter: Artkal SE3 Winter (#83a6dc), L* 67 against 58.
- Lighter: Artkal S152 Lilac (#aeaddc), L* 72 against 58.
- Darker: Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (#4d74c6), L* 50 against 58.
- Darker: Artkal S102 Pool Blue (#0077ca), L* 49 against 58.
- Darker: Artkal S140 Indigo (#566cbd), L* 47 against 58.
Using Artkal S150 Iris Violet in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 4.3:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.9:1 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 S60 Lavender, is ΔE 3.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Iris Violet for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Lavender, ΔE 5.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 11.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S150 Iris Violet
Artkal S150 Iris Violet 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 C149 Iris Violet (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S150 Iris Violet?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf), ΔE 5.6: a close match. Next are Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 8.6) and Perler Thistle (ΔE 11.5).
What hex code is Artkal S150 Iris Violet?
Artkal S150 Iris Violet is #8884d0 on screen: RGB 136, 132, 208, CIELAB L* 58.3, a* 19.3, b* -38.7, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S150 Iris Violet?
DMC 799 Delft Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.9, similar), followed by DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium (ΔE 8.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 118 Thistle Medium (ΔE 5.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S150 Iris Violet?
Hama: Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 7.9, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 11.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S137 Azur Blue #6b9ad4
- Artkal SE3 Winter #83a6dc
- Artkal S138 Cornflower Blue #5a89ce
- Artkal S140 Indigo #566cbd
- Artkal S60 Lavender #8a7ec2
- Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple #8477b3
- Artkal S139 Forget Me Not #658ad0
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Lavender Perler, ΔE 5.6
- Hama 107 Lavender Hama, ΔE 7.9
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 11.8