Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush
Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (#4f3989 on screen) is a dark, rich purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Grape (ΔE 3.4), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 5.1), Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 5.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 32 Blueberry Dark (ΔE 3.1).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S59 Butterfly Bush
#4f3989 · RGB 79, 57, 137
Closest to Artkal S S59 in other brands
- DMC 32 Blueberry Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 119 Thistle Medium ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 903 Blue Violet Medium ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Grape ΔE 3.4 close
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 5.1 close
Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush at a glance
| Artkal code | S59 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Butterfly Bush |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #4f3989 |
| RGB | 79, 57, 137 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 30.4, a* 29.6, b* -41.5 |
| HSL | 257°, 41 %, 38 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 30.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 7.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush. The closest is Perler Grape (ΔE 3.4, 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 Grape | 3.4 | close | #503b9c |
| Perler Purple | 8.0 | similar | #684b86 |
| Perler Iris | 10.2 | loose | #4e56a3 |
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 5.3 | close | #683e9a |
| Hama 07 Purple | 8.7 | similar | #712297 |
| Hama 08 Blue | 10.0 | loose | #0239a3 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 5.1 | close | #644591 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 18.5 | loose | #3a3d41 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 32 maps to Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 32 Blueberry Dark | 3.1 | close | #4d2e8a |
| DMC 31 Blueberry | 8.1 | similar | #50518d |
| Anchor 119 Thistle Medium | 1.6 | very close | #503682 |
| Anchor 111 Lavender Medium Dark | 4.9 | close | #5d2e84 |
| Madeira 903 Blue Violet Medium | 6.5 | similar | #3a2a6a |
Artkal shades near Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush
No Artkal purple is clearly darker than Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (#64427e), L* 34 against 30.
- Lighter: Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (#704b6d), L* 37 against 30.
- Lighter: Artkal S134 Amethyst (#803897), L* 37 against 30.
Using Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 7.9:1 (a strong edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 1.6:1. That makes Butterfly Bush an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
Artkal S22 Purple is only ΔE 2.4 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Butterfly Bush, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Grape, ΔE 3.4) and Hama the furthest (Hama 24, ΔE 5.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush
Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush 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 C52 Butterfly Bush (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Grape (#503b9c), ΔE 3.4: a close match. Next are Perler Purple (ΔE 8.0) and Perler Iris (ΔE 10.2).
What hex code is Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush?
Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush is #4f3989 on screen: RGB 79, 57, 137, CIELAB L* 30.4, a* 29.6, b* -41.5, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush?
DMC 32 Blueberry Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 31 Blueberry (ΔE 8.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 119 Thistle Medium (ΔE 1.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush?
Hama: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 5.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 5.1, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple #64427e
- Artkal S23 Royal Purple #644fa4
- Artkal S22 Purple #48337e
- Artkal S143 Royal Blue #30429e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Grape Perler, ΔE 3.4
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple Hama, ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 5.1