Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum
Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (#b643ac on screen) is a medium, vivid purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Plum (ΔE 6.7), Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 13.7), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 16.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 33 Fuschia (ΔE 6.4).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S SE11 Sugar Plum
#b643ac · RGB 182, 67, 172
Closest to Artkal S SE11 in other brands
- DMC 33 Fuschia ΔE 6.4 similar
- Anchor 92 Plum Medium ΔE 4.7 close
- Madeira 708 Mauve Medium ΔE 9.4 similar
- Perler Plum ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple ΔE 13.7 loose
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 16.7 loose
Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum at a glance
| Artkal code | SE11 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sugar Plum |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #b643ac |
| RGB | 182, 67, 172 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.2, a* 59.0, b* -33.5 |
| HSL | 305°, 46 %, 49 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 4.1:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.0:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum. The closest is Perler Plum (ΔE 6.7, 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 Plum | 6.7 | similar | #a75d9d |
| Perler Fuchsia | 7.3 | similar | #cb59b9 |
| Perler Orchid | 11.1 | loose | #b1628e |
| Hama 45 Pastel Purple | 13.7 | loose | #8e69cd |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 15.1 | loose | #d67ad1 |
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 16.0 | loose | #683e9a |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.7 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 19.5 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 33 maps to Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum with ΔE 6.4, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 33 Fuschia | 6.4 | similar | #9c599e |
| DMC 3607 Plum Light | 9.8 | similar | #c54989 |
| Anchor 92 Plum Medium | 4.7 | close | #a14998 |
| Anchor 98 Violet Medium | 7.7 | similar | #9f538c |
| Madeira 708 Mauve Medium | 9.4 | similar | #be3481 |
Artkal shades near Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sugar Plum, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple (#8477b3), L* 53 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal SE8 Mauve (#af739a), L* 56 against 48.
- Lighter: Artkal S60 Lavender (#8a7ec2), L* 56 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S23 Royal Purple (#644fa4), L* 40 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal S134 Amethyst (#803897), L* 37 against 48.
- Darker: Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (#704b6d), L* 37 against 48.
Using Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum in a design
Against Artkal S01 White the contrast is 4.1:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Artkal S13 Black only 3.0:1. That makes Sugar Plum an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
Artkal S133 Pink Plum is only ΔE 1.9 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Sugar Plum, 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 Plum, ΔE 6.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 16.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum
Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum 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.
The Artkal C range has no bead of the same name; its closest mini color is Artkal C132 Pink Plum (ΔE 1.9).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Plum (#a75d9d), ΔE 6.7: a similar shade. Next are Perler Fuchsia (ΔE 7.3) and Perler Orchid (ΔE 11.1).
What hex code is Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum?
Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum is #b643ac on screen: RGB 182, 67, 172, CIELAB L* 48.2, a* 59.0, b* -33.5, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum?
DMC 33 Fuschia is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.4, similar), followed by DMC 3607 Plum Light (ΔE 9.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 92 Plum Medium (ΔE 4.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum?
Hama: Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 13.7, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 16.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender #9165b2
- Artkal SE8 Mauve #af739a
- Artkal S134 Amethyst #803897
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple #64427e
- Artkal S133 Pink Plum #bc3ca6
- Artkal S25 Hot Pink #dc519a
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Plum Perler, ΔE 6.7
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple Hama, ΔE 13.7
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 16.7