Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple
Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple (#8477b3 on screen) is a medium, rich purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 4.0), Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 7.7), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 14.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light (ΔE 3.5).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S ST6 Transparent Purple
#8477b3 · RGB 132, 119, 179
Closest to Artkal S ST6 in other brands
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Anchor 118 Thistle Medium ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple ΔE 7.7 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 14.2 loose
Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple at a glance
| Artkal code | ST6 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Transparent Purple |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #8477b3 |
| RGB | 132, 119, 179 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 53.3, a* 18.3, b* -30.0 |
| HSL | 253°, 28 %, 58 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 53.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 3.4:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 3.6:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple. The closest is Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 4.0, 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 | 4.0 | close | #937fbf |
| Perler Thistle | 10.7 | loose | #8c8ca7 |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 11.2 | loose | #6683b7 |
| Hama 45 Pastel Purple | 7.7 | similar | #8e69cd |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 11.5 | loose | #6a87c1 |
| Hama 74 Translucent Lilac | 14.4 | loose | #5b55bd |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 14.2 | loose | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 16.5 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 30, Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple is a close match (ΔE 3.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light | 3.5 | close | #7d77a5 |
| DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark | 6.5 | similar | #776b98 |
| Anchor 118 Thistle Medium | 3.4 | close | #7978b6 |
| Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium | 7.0 | similar | #7982a9 |
| Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light | 5.1 | close | #7073a9 |
Artkal shades near Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Transparent Purple, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S128 Light Grape (#d38ed4), L* 68 against 53.
- Lighter: Artkal S131 Candy Violet (#b8aad9), L* 72 against 53.
- Lighter: Artkal S33 Maverick (#c0b7d7), L* 76 against 53.
- Darker: Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (#9165b2), L* 50 against 53.
- Darker: Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (#b643ac), L* 48 against 53.
- Darker: Artkal S133 Pink Plum (#bc3ca6), L* 48 against 53.
Using Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple in a design
Next to Artkal S13 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.4:1 next to Artkal S01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S60 Lavender, is ΔE 3.4 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Transparent Purple for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Lavender, ΔE 4.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 14.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
The name says transparent: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple
Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple 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 C25 Lavender (ΔE 3.4).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf), ΔE 4.0: a close match. Next are Perler Thistle (ΔE 10.7) and Perler Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 11.2).
What hex code is Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple?
Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple is #8477b3 on screen: RGB 132, 119, 179, CIELAB L* 53.3, a* 18.3, b* -30.0, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple?
DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.5, close), followed by DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 6.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 118 Thistle Medium (ΔE 3.4).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple?
Hama: Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 7.7, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 14.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal SE8 Mauve #af739a
- Artkal S60 Lavender #8a7ec2
- Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender #9165b2
- Artkal S23 Royal Purple #644fa4
- Artkal S150 Iris Violet #8884d0
- Artkal S140 Indigo #566cbd
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Lavender Perler, ΔE 4.0
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple Hama, ΔE 7.7
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 14.2
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light DMC thread, ΔE 3.5