Artkal S152 Lilac
Artkal S152 Lilac (#aeaddc on screen) is a light, soft blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Lavender (ΔE 5.5), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 6.0), Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light (ΔE 5.0).
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Artkal S S152 Lilac
#aeaddc · RGB 174, 173, 220
Closest to Artkal S S152 in other brands
- DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Anchor 117 Thistle Light ΔE 7.4 similar
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Lavender ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 6.0 close
Artkal S152 Lilac at a glance
| Artkal code | S152 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Lilac |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #aeaddc |
| RGB | 174, 173, 220 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.3, a* 10.2, b* -23.5 |
| HSL | 241°, 40 %, 77 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S152 Lilac in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S152 Lilac. The closest is Perler Lavender (ΔE 5.5, 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 Lavender | 5.5 | close | #af9fce |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 11.3 | loose | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Thistle | 12.1 | loose | #8c8ca7 |
| Hama 106 Light Lavender | 7.1 | similar | #ccc5ed |
| Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 12.9 | loose | #c4d0e3 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 13.2 | loose | #a5b3c0 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 6.0 | close | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 11.2 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S152 Lilac
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 156, Artkal S152 Lilac is a close match (ΔE 5.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light | 5.0 | close | #a3aed1 |
| DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium | 5.1 | close | #ada7c7 |
| Anchor 117 Thistle Light | 7.4 | similar | #99a9c9 |
| Anchor 108 Lavender Light | 9.6 | similar | #c29fd0 |
| Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | 4.1 | close | #afb2d3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S152 Lilac
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Artkal S152 Lilac
Artkal blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Lilac, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S136 Summer Rain (#afb8df), L* 75 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue (#a7bae1), L* 75 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (#bcc3e1), L* 79 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (#6aaedb), L* 68 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal SE3 Winter (#83a6dc), L* 67 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S137 Azur Blue (#6b9ad4), L* 62 against 72.
Using Artkal S152 Lilac in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1, a clear edge, against 1.8:1 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 S131 Candy Violet, is ΔE 3.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Lilac for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Lavender, ΔE 5.5) and Hama the furthest (Hama 106, ΔE 7.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S152 Lilac
Artkal S152 Lilac 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 C151 Lilac (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S152 Lilac?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Lavender (#af9fce), ΔE 5.5: a close match. Next are Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 11.3) and Perler Thistle (ΔE 12.1).
What hex code is Artkal S152 Lilac?
Artkal S152 Lilac is #aeaddc on screen: RGB 174, 173, 220, CIELAB L* 72.3, a* 10.2, b* -23.5, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S152 Lilac?
DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.0, close), followed by DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 5.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 117 Thistle Light (ΔE 7.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S152 Lilac?
Hama: Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 6.0, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S136 Summer Rain #afb8df
- Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue #a7bae1
- Artkal SE3 Winter #83a6dc
- Artkal S150 Iris Violet #8884d0
- Artkal S131 Candy Violet #b8aad9
- Artkal S33 Maverick #c0b7d7
- Artkal SE2 Raincloud #a2b2d3
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Lavender Perler, ΔE 5.5
- Hama 106 Light Lavender Hama, ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 6.0
- DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light DMC thread, ΔE 5.0