DMC to Perler conversion chart
All 489 DMC colors with the nearest Perler bead by CIEDE2000. 1 reads as identical (ΔE under 1), 42 as very close (under 3) and 251 need a real compromise; the median gap is ΔE 6.1.
Updated
DMC stranded cotton
DMC 310 Black
#000000 · RGB 0, 0, 0
Closest to DMC 310 in other brands
- Perler Black ΔE 13.2 loose
- Anchor 403 Black ΔE 0.0 identical
- Madeira Black ΔE 0.0 identical
- Hama 18 Black ΔE 3.9 close
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 10.5 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.7 loose
DMC to Perler at a glance
| DMC colors in the chart | 489 |
|---|---|
| Perler colors to choose from | 103 |
| Identical (ΔE < 1) | 1 (<1 %) |
| Very close (ΔE 1-3) | 42 (9 %) |
| Close (ΔE 3-6) | 195 (40 %) |
| Similar (ΔE 6-10) | 201 (41 %) |
| Loose (ΔE 10 or more) | 50 (10 %) |
| Median ΔE2000 | 6.1 |
| Distinct Perler colors used | 97 of 103 |
| Round trips back to the same DMC color | 84 of 489 |
DMC to Perler: every color
Sorted by DMC number. Each row links to both color pages; the quality word follows the ΔE bands above.
| DMC | Name | Perler | Perler name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanc | White | White | 80-19001 | 3.9 | close |
| Ecru | Ecru | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 3.9 | close |
| 01 | White Tin | White | 80-19001 | 4.3 | close |
| 02 | Tin | White | 80-19001 | 5.8 | close |
| 03 | Tin Medium | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 4.9 | close |
| 04 | Tin Dark | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 5.7 | close |
| 05 | Driftwood Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 7.5 | similar |
| 06 | Driftwood Medium Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 7.1 | similar |
| 07 | Driftwood | Stone | 80-15260 | 8.9 | similar |
| 08 | Driftwood Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 1.8 | very close |
| 09 | Cocoa Very Dark | Cocoa | 80-15262 | 14.3 | loose |
| 10 | Tender Green Very Light | Creme | 80-19002 | 7.5 | similar |
| 11 | Tender Green Light | Creme | 80-19002 | 5.2 | close |
| 12 | Tender Green | Celery | 80-15263 | 5.3 | close |
| 13 | Nile Green Medium Light | Mint | 80-15240 | 2.3 | very close |
| 14 | Apple Green Pale | Celery | 80-15263 | 9.8 | similar |
| 15 | Apple Green | Sherbet | 80-15214 | 7.4 | similar |
| 16 | Chartreuse Light | Slime | 80-15259 | 2.2 | very close |
| 17 | Yellow Plum Light | Sherbet | 80-15214 | 4.0 | close |
| 18 | Yellow Plum | Slime | 80-15259 | 3.6 | close |
| 19 | Autumn Gold Medium Light | Rich Butter | 80-15274 | 1.3 | very close |
| 20 | Shrimp | Orange Cream | 80-15255 | 3.7 | close |
| 21 | Alizarin Light | Brick | 80-15273 | 7.7 | similar |
| 22 | Alizarin | Spice | 80-15212 | 6.8 | similar |
| 23 | Apple Blossom | White | 80-19001 | 10.5 | loose |
| 24 | White Lavender | Frosted Lilac | 80-15267 | 9.5 | similar |
| 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | Frosted Lilac | 80-15267 | 8.9 | similar |
| 26 | Lavender Pale | Frosted Lilac | 80-15267 | 7.9 | similar |
| 27 | White Violet | White | 80-19001 | 7.5 | similar |
| 28 | Eggplant Medium Light | Thistle | 80-15251 | 4.8 | close |
| 29 | Eggplant | Mulberry | 80-15258 | 3.9 | close |
| 30 | Blueberry Medium Light | Pastel Lavender | 80-19054 | 6.6 | similar |
| 31 | Blueberry | Iris | 80-15245 | 4.4 | close |
| 32 | Blueberry Dark | Grape | 80-15243 | 4.3 | close |
| 33 | Fuschia | Plum | 80-19060 | 3.2 | close |
| 34 | Fuschia Dark | Eggplant | 80-15248 | 4.4 | close |
| 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | Eggplant | 80-15248 | 12.0 | loose |
| 150 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark | Cherry | 80-15961 | 7.3 | similar |
| 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 4.4 | close |
| 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | Coral | 80-15272 | 6.6 | similar |
| 153 | Violet Very Light | Light Pink | 80-19079 | 4.9 | close |
| 154 | Grape Very Dark | Eggplant | 80-15248 | 8.9 | similar |
| 155 | Blue Violet Medium Dark | Thistle | 80-15251 | 4.8 | close |
| 156 | Blue Violet Medium Light | Blueberry Creme | 80-19093 | 8.6 | similar |
| 157 | Cornflower Blue Very Light | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 11.4 | loose |
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | Denim | 80-15253 | 8.1 | similar |
| 159 | Blue Gray Light | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 9.5 | similar |
| 160 | Blue Gray Medium | Thistle | 80-15251 | 6.5 | similar |
| 161 | Blue Gray | Thistle | 80-15251 | 6.2 | similar |
| 162 | Blue Ultra Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 5.8 | close |
| 163 | Celadon Green Medium | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 7.7 | similar |
| 164 | Forest Green Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 4.3 | close |
| 165 | Moss Green Very Light | Pastel Yellow | 80-19056 | 4.7 | close |
| 166 | Moss Green Medium Light | Prickly Pear | 80-19097 | 1.4 | very close |
| 167 | Yellow Beige Very Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 9.3 | similar |
| 168 | Pewter Very Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 6.0 | similar |
| 169 | Pewter Light | Grey | 80-19017 | 5.8 | close |
| 208 | Lavender Very Dark | Mulberry | 80-15258 | 6.9 | similar |
| 209 | Lavender Dark | Twilight Plum | 80-15265 | 7.8 | similar |
| 210 | Lavender Medium | Lavender | 80-15182 | 7.1 | similar |
| 211 | Lavender Light | Light Pink | 80-19079 | 5.4 | close |
| 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | Cranapple | 80-19096 | 3.6 | close |
| 223 | Shell Pink Light | Salmon | 80-15204 | 7.0 | similar |
| 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | Peach | 80-19033 | 3.0 | very close |
| 225 | Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | Peach | 80-19033 | 7.9 | similar |
| 300 | Mahogany Very Dark | Gingerbread | 80-15250 | 14.7 | loose |
| 301 | Mahogany Medium | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 9.5 | similar |
| 304 | Red Medium | Red | 80-19005 | 2.9 | very close |
| 307 | Lemon | Lemon | 80-15269 | 5.9 | close |
| 309 | Rose Dark | Red | 80-19005 | 5.3 | close |
| 310 | Black | Black | 80-19018 | 13.2 | loose |
| 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | Dark Blue | 80-19008 | 10.3 | loose |
| 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | Cobalt | 80-15200 | 5.0 | close |
| 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | Cranapple | 80-19096 | 4.8 | close |
| 316 | Antique Mauve Medium | Rose | 80-15244 | 7.7 | similar |
| 317 | Pewter Gray | Dark Grey | 80-19092 | 6.9 | similar |
| 318 | Steel Gray Light | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 5.4 | close |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 10.2 | loose |
| 320 | Pistachio Green Medium | Shamrock | 80-15199 | 11.3 | loose |
| 321 | Red | Red | 80-19005 | 4.2 | close |
| 322 | Baby Blue Dark | Light Blue | 80-19009 | 4.8 | close |
| 326 | Rose Very Dark | Red | 80-19005 | 4.0 | close |
| 327 | Violet Dark | Mulberry | 80-15258 | 5.6 | close |
| 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | Purple | 80-19007 | 7.2 | similar |
| 334 | Baby Blue Medium | Pastel Blue | 80-19052 | 5.5 | close |
| 335 | Rose | Rose | 80-15244 | 5.2 | close |
| 336 | Navy Blue | Midnight | 80-15201 | 7.2 | similar |
| 340 | Blue Violet Medium | Lavender | 80-15182 | 5.2 | close |
| 341 | Blue Violet Light | Lavender | 80-15182 | 11.5 | loose |
| 347 | Salmon Very Dark | Red | 80-19005 | 5.1 | close |
| 349 | Coral Dark | Red | 80-19005 | 6.1 | similar |
| 350 | Coral Medium | Hot Coral | 80-19059 | 4.1 | close |
| 351 | Coral | Hot Coral | 80-19059 | 4.7 | close |
| 352 | Coral Light | Coral | 80-15272 | 3.5 | close |
| 353 | Peach | Peach | 80-19033 | 6.0 | close |
| 355 | Terra Cotta Dark | Rust | 80-19020 | 3.5 | close |
| 356 | Terra Cotta Medium | Hot Coral | 80-19059 | 6.8 | similar |
| 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 9.5 | similar |
| 368 | Pistachio Green Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 5.2 | close |
| 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 7.0 | similar |
| 370 | Mustard Medium | Mocha | 80-15239 | 9.1 | similar |
| 371 | Mustard | Mocha | 80-15239 | 6.5 | similar |
| 372 | Mustard Light | Mocha | 80-15239 | 4.2 | close |
| 400 | Mahogany Dark | Rust | 80-19020 | 12.3 | loose |
| 402 | Mahogany Very Light | Apricot | 80-15213 | 2.6 | very close |
| 407 | Desert Sand Medium | Butterscotch | 80-19090 | 9.6 | similar |
| 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | Dark Grey | 80-19092 | 3.8 | close |
| 414 | Steel Gray Dark | Grey | 80-19017 | 3.4 | close |
| 415 | Pearl Gray | White | 80-19001 | 7.0 | similar |
| 420 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 5.2 | close |
| 422 | Hazelnut Brown Light | Fawn | 80-15205 | 2.3 | very close |
| 433 | Brown Medium | Gingerbread | 80-15250 | 9.7 | similar |
| 434 | Brown Light | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 5.0 | close |
| 435 | Brown Very Light | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 9.7 | similar |
| 436 | Tan | Butterscotch | 80-19090 | 4.7 | close |
| 437 | Tan Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 4.0 | close |
| 444 | Lemon Dark | Lemon | 80-15269 | 2.9 | very close |
| 445 | Lemon Light | Pastel Yellow | 80-19056 | 6.5 | similar |
| 451 | Shell Gray Dark | Stone | 80-15260 | 7.6 | similar |
| 452 | Shell Gray Medium | Frosted Lilac | 80-15267 | 9.3 | similar |
| 453 | Shell Gray Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 6.3 | similar |
| 469 | Avocado Green | Olive | 80-15220 | 8.4 | similar |
| 470 | Avocado Green Light | Fern | 80-15219 | 7.7 | similar |
| 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 8.1 | similar |
| 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | Sherbet | 80-15214 | 4.6 | close |
| 498 | Red Dark | Cherry | 80-15961 | 4.3 | close |
| 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | Evergreen | 80-15179 | 6.9 | similar |
| 501 | Blue Green Dark | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 6.9 | similar |
| 502 | Blue Green | Shamrock | 80-15199 | 9.7 | similar |
| 503 | Blue Green Medium | Caribbean Sea | 80-15266 | 8.8 | similar |
| 504 | Blue Green Very Light | Mint | 80-15240 | 7.9 | similar |
| 505 | Jade Green | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 5.5 | close |
| 517 | Wedgewood Dark | Teal | 80-15218 | 9.4 | similar |
| 518 | Wedgewood Light | Peacock | 80-15275 | 4.7 | close |
| 519 | Sky Blue | Mist | 80-15215 | 5.0 | close |
| 520 | Fern Green Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 8.2 | similar |
| 522 | Fern Green | Sage | 80-15254 | 4.3 | close |
| 523 | Fern Green Light | Sage | 80-15254 | 4.5 | close |
| 524 | Fern Green Very Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 5.0 | close |
| 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | Charcoal | 80-15207 | 8.8 | similar |
| 543 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 5.7 | close |
| 550 | Violet Very Dark | Eggplant | 80-15248 | 7.6 | similar |
| 552 | Violet Medium | Eggplant | 80-15248 | 5.4 | close |
| 553 | Violet | Orchid | 80-15210 | 3.0 | close |
| 554 | Violet Light | Light Pink | 80-19079 | 2.9 | very close |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 6.5 | similar |
| 562 | Jade Medium | Shamrock | 80-15199 | 7.2 | similar |
| 563 | Jade Light | Pastel Green | 80-19053 | 6.8 | similar |
| 564 | Jade Very Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 6.8 | similar |
| 580 | Moss Green Dark | Fern | 80-15219 | 5.6 | close |
| 581 | Moss Green | Prickly Pear | 80-19097 | 7.3 | similar |
| 597 | Turquoise | Lagoon | 80-15217 | 7.5 | similar |
| 598 | Turquoise Light | Toothpaste | 80-19058 | 4.6 | close |
| 600 | Cranberry Very Dark | Fruit Punch | 80-15256 | 1.6 | very close |
| 601 | Cranberry Dark | Fruit Punch | 80-15256 | 3.0 | close |
| 602 | Cranberry Medium | Rose | 80-15244 | 4.6 | close |
| 603 | Cranberry | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 6.0 | close |
| 604 | Cranberry Light | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 2.8 | very close |
| 605 | Cranberry Very Light | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 4.5 | close |
| 606 | Orange-Red Bright | Tangerine | 80-15246 | 6.4 | similar |
| 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | Tangerine | 80-15246 | 4.2 | close |
| 610 | Drab Brown Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 7.5 | similar |
| 611 | Drab Brown | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 5.9 | close |
| 612 | Drab Brown Light | Fawn | 80-15205 | 3.8 | close |
| 613 | Drab Brown Very Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 4.9 | close |
| 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | Gingerbread | 80-15250 | 5.5 | close |
| 640 | Beige Gray Very Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 13.1 | loose |
| 642 | Beige Gray Dark | Mocha | 80-15239 | 9.4 | similar |
| 644 | Beige Gray Medium | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 0.7 | identical |
| 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | Dark Grey | 80-19092 | 10.1 | loose |
| 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | Stone | 80-15260 | 8.3 | similar |
| 647 | Beaver Gray Medium | Tan | 80-19035 | 8.0 | similar |
| 648 | Beaver Gray Light | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 7.4 | similar |
| 666 | Bright Red | Tomato | 80-15211 | 7.5 | similar |
| 676 | Old Gold Light | Mocha | 80-15239 | 7.8 | similar |
| 677 | Old Gold Very Light | Creme | 80-19002 | 5.3 | close |
| 680 | Old Gold Dark | Honey | 80-15249 | 10.1 | loose |
| 699 | Green | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 11.2 | loose |
| 700 | Green Bright | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 9.7 | similar |
| 701 | Green Light | Shamrock | 80-15199 | 9.4 | similar |
| 702 | Kelly Green | Kiwi Lime | 80-19061 | 5.9 | close |
| 703 | Chartreuse | Kiwi Lime | 80-19061 | 2.8 | very close |
| 704 | Chartreuse Bright | Prickly Pear | 80-19097 | 6.6 | similar |
| 712 | Cream | White | 80-19001 | 6.4 | similar |
| 718 | Plum | Raspberry | 80-19088 | 3.4 | close |
| 720 | Orange Spice Dark | Tangerine | 80-15246 | 4.2 | close |
| 721 | Orange Spice Medium | Orange | 80-19004 | 5.0 | close |
| 722 | Orange Spice Light | Brick | 80-15273 | 2.7 | very close |
| 725 | Topaz Medium Light | Rich Butter | 80-15274 | 4.7 | close |
| 726 | Topaz Light | Yellow | 80-19003 | 4.6 | close |
| 727 | Topaz Very Light | Pastel Yellow | 80-19056 | 5.2 | close |
| 728 | Topaz | Cheddar | 80-19057 | 6.5 | similar |
| 729 | Old Gold Medium | Sunflower | 80-15268 | 8.2 | similar |
| 730 | Olive Green Very Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 7.7 | similar |
| 731 | Olive Green Dark | Fern | 80-15219 | 9.0 | similar |
| 732 | Olive Green | Fern | 80-15219 | 8.8 | similar |
| 733 | Olive Green Medium | Slime | 80-15259 | 5.6 | close |
| 734 | Olive Green Light | Slime | 80-15259 | 5.7 | close |
| 738 | Tan Very Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 6.5 | similar |
| 739 | Tan Ultra Very Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 8.0 | similar |
| 740 | Tangerine | Honey | 80-15249 | 7.4 | similar |
| 741 | Tangerine Medium | Cheddar | 80-19057 | 4.5 | close |
| 742 | Tangerine Light | Cheddar | 80-19057 | 3.8 | close |
| 743 | Yellow Medium | Rich Butter | 80-15274 | 2.2 | very close |
| 744 | Yellow Pale | Pastel Yellow | 80-19056 | 5.1 | close |
| 745 | Yellow Pale Light | Pastel Yellow | 80-19056 | 6.8 | similar |
| 746 | Off White | White | 80-19001 | 6.5 | similar |
| 747 | Peacock Blue Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 6.9 | similar |
| 754 | Peach Light | Peach | 80-19033 | 3.8 | close |
| 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | Coral | 80-15272 | 5.9 | close |
| 760 | Salmon | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 3.2 | close |
| 761 | Salmon Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 1.6 | very close |
| 762 | Pearl Gray Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 2.6 | very close |
| 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | Creme | 80-19002 | 5.6 | close |
| 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 5.5 | close |
| 776 | Pink Medium | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 1.9 | very close |
| 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | Cranapple | 80-19096 | 3.0 | close |
| 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | Light Pink | 80-19079 | 4.7 | close |
| 779 | Cocoa Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 1.8 | very close |
| 780 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 9.5 | similar |
| 781 | Topaz Very Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 10.3 | loose |
| 782 | Topaz Dark | Honey | 80-15249 | 10.3 | loose |
| 783 | Topaz Medium | Honey | 80-15249 | 5.4 | close |
| 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | Midnight | 80-15201 | 7.5 | similar |
| 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | Denim | 80-15253 | 6.3 | similar |
| 793 | Cornflower Blue Medium | Periwinkle Blue | 80-19070 | 5.8 | close |
| 794 | Cornflower Blue Light | Thistle | 80-15251 | 7.3 | similar |
| 796 | Royal Blue Dark | Dark Blue | 80-19008 | 6.1 | similar |
| 797 | Royal Blue | Dark Blue | 80-19008 | 3.6 | close |
| 798 | Delft Blue Dark | Denim | 80-15253 | 4.3 | close |
| 799 | Delft Blue Medium | Periwinkle Blue | 80-19070 | 4.3 | close |
| 800 | Delft Blue Pale | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 10.3 | loose |
| 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 11.5 | loose |
| 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | Dark Blue | 80-19008 | 5.1 | close |
| 806 | Peacock Blue Dark | Peacock | 80-15275 | 4.4 | close |
| 807 | Peacock Blue | Sky | 80-15216 | 6.6 | similar |
| 809 | Delft Blue | Blueberry Creme | 80-19093 | 6.3 | similar |
| 813 | Blue Light | Mist | 80-15215 | 5.7 | close |
| 814 | Garnet Dark | Cherry | 80-15961 | 9.4 | similar |
| 815 | Garnet Medium | Cherry | 80-15961 | 7.4 | similar |
| 816 | Garnet | Cherry | 80-15961 | 5.5 | close |
| 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | Red | 80-19005 | 6.4 | similar |
| 818 | Baby Pink | Peach | 80-19033 | 7.6 | similar |
| 819 | Baby Pink Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 10.1 | loose |
| 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | Midnight | 80-15201 | 6.2 | similar |
| 822 | Beige Gray Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 2.2 | very close |
| 823 | Navy Blue Dark | Midnight | 80-15201 | 7.4 | similar |
| 824 | Blue Very Dark | Cobalt | 80-15200 | 7.1 | similar |
| 825 | Blue Dark | Light Blue | 80-19009 | 6.1 | similar |
| 826 | Blue Medium | Pastel Blue | 80-19052 | 4.6 | close |
| 827 | Blue Very Light | Robin's Egg | 80-15202 | 5.8 | close |
| 828 | Sky Blue Very Light | Robin's Egg | 80-15202 | 6.4 | similar |
| 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 10.3 | loose |
| 830 | Golden Olive Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 10.9 | loose |
| 831 | Golden Olive Medium | Tan | 80-19035 | 12.3 | loose |
| 832 | Golden Olive | Honey | 80-15249 | 11.4 | loose |
| 833 | Golden Olive Light | Mocha | 80-15239 | 7.6 | similar |
| 834 | Golden Olive Very Light | Rich Butter | 80-15274 | 7.1 | similar |
| 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 8.8 | similar |
| 839 | Beige Brown Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 8.8 | similar |
| 840 | Beige Brown Medium | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 8.0 | similar |
| 841 | Beige Brown Light | Fawn | 80-15205 | 4.9 | close |
| 842 | Beige Brown Very Light | Tan | 80-19035 | 3.9 | close |
| 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | Black | 80-19018 | 7.3 | similar |
| 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 5.4 | close |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | Evergreen | 80-15179 | 9.3 | similar |
| 891 | Carnation Dark | Salmon | 80-15204 | 6.6 | similar |
| 892 | Carnation Medium | Blush | 80-19063 | 5.7 | close |
| 893 | Carnation Light | Blush | 80-19063 | 3.9 | close |
| 894 | Carnation Very Light | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 2.3 | very close |
| 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | Evergreen | 80-15179 | 16.0 | loose |
| 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | Cocoa | 80-15262 | 11.6 | loose |
| 899 | Rose Medium | Salmon | 80-15204 | 4.3 | close |
| 900 | Burnt Orange Dark | Tangerine | 80-15246 | 9.1 | similar |
| 902 | Garnet Very Dark | Cranapple | 80-19096 | 4.7 | close |
| 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 8.0 | similar |
| 905 | Parrot Green Dark | Fern | 80-15219 | 7.7 | similar |
| 906 | Parrot Green Medium | Kiwi Lime | 80-19061 | 4.8 | close |
| 907 | Parrot Green Light | Sherbet | 80-15214 | 4.4 | close |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 4.3 | close |
| 910 | Emerald Green Dark | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 2.0 | very close |
| 911 | Emerald Green Medium | Shamrock | 80-15199 | 4.2 | close |
| 912 | Emerald Green Light | Shamrock | 80-15199 | 5.8 | close |
| 913 | Nile Green Medium | Green | 80-19080 | 5.1 | close |
| 915 | Plum Dark | Eggplant | 80-15248 | 8.8 | similar |
| 917 | Plum Medium | Raspberry | 80-19088 | 5.2 | close |
| 918 | Red-Copper Dark | Rust | 80-19020 | 12.8 | loose |
| 919 | Red-Copper | Rust | 80-19020 | 11.4 | loose |
| 920 | Copper Medium | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 10.9 | loose |
| 921 | Copper | Orange | 80-19004 | 9.7 | similar |
| 922 | Copper Light | Orange | 80-19004 | 2.7 | very close |
| 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | Charcoal | 80-15207 | 6.9 | similar |
| 926 | Gray Green Medium | Pewter | 80-15206 | 4.9 | close |
| 927 | Gray Green Light | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 4.9 | close |
| 928 | Gray Green Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 2.7 | very close |
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | Denim | 80-15253 | 6.6 | similar |
| 931 | Antique Blue Medium | Periwinkle Blue | 80-19070 | 6.5 | similar |
| 932 | Antique Blue Light | Mist | 80-15215 | 4.9 | close |
| 934 | Avocado Green Black | Evergreen | 80-15179 | 14.0 | loose |
| 935 | Avocado Green Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 12.6 | loose |
| 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 9.0 | similar |
| 937 | Avocado Green Medium | Olive | 80-15220 | 3.1 | close |
| 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | Cocoa | 80-15262 | 9.1 | similar |
| 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | Midnight | 80-15201 | 8.2 | similar |
| 943 | Green Bright Medium | Parrot Green | 80-19091 | 3.9 | close |
| 945 | Tawny | Sand | 80-19098 | 5.9 | close |
| 946 | Burnt Orange Medium | Tangerine | 80-15246 | 5.4 | close |
| 947 | Burnt Orange | Brick | 80-15273 | 6.6 | similar |
| 948 | Peach Very Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 9.3 | similar |
| 950 | Desert Sand Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 7.7 | similar |
| 951 | Tawny Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 9.3 | similar |
| 954 | Nile Green | Pastel Green | 80-19053 | 7.1 | similar |
| 955 | Nile Green Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 7.1 | similar |
| 956 | Geranium | Blush | 80-19063 | 2.2 | very close |
| 957 | Geranium Pale | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 3.6 | close |
| 958 | Sea Green Dark | Light Green | 80-19011 | 4.7 | close |
| 959 | Sea Green Medium | Light Green | 80-19011 | 3.4 | close |
| 961 | Dusty Rose Dark | Salmon | 80-15204 | 3.6 | close |
| 962 | Dusty Rose Medium | Blush | 80-19063 | 3.9 | close |
| 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 4.1 | close |
| 964 | Sea Green Light | Mint | 80-15240 | 5.7 | close |
| 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 7.3 | similar |
| 967 | Apricot Very Light | Peach | 80-19033 | 7.5 | similar |
| 970 | Pumpkin Light | Honey | 80-15249 | 6.0 | similar |
| 971 | Pumpkin | Orange | 80-19004 | 5.3 | close |
| 972 | Canary Deep | Cheddar | 80-19057 | 4.9 | close |
| 973 | Canary Bright | Lemon | 80-15269 | 2.3 | very close |
| 975 | Golden Brown Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 10.4 | loose |
| 976 | Golden Brown Medium | Honey | 80-15249 | 6.8 | similar |
| 977 | Golden Brown Light | Butterscotch | 80-19090 | 4.2 | close |
| 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | Evergreen | 80-15179 | 8.8 | similar |
| 987 | Forest Green Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 7.3 | similar |
| 988 | Forest Green Medium | Olive | 80-15220 | 12.5 | loose |
| 989 | Forest Green | Sage | 80-15254 | 6.8 | similar |
| 991 | Aquamarine Dark | Parrot Green | 80-19091 | 9.8 | similar |
| 992 | Aquamarine Light | Caribbean Sea | 80-15266 | 7.9 | similar |
| 993 | Aquamarine Very Light | Toothpaste | 80-19058 | 7.6 | similar |
| 995 | Electric Blue Dark | Peacock | 80-15275 | 3.0 | close |
| 996 | Electric Blue Medium | Sky | 80-15216 | 4.9 | close |
| 3011 | Khaki Green Dark | Fern | 80-15219 | 11.7 | loose |
| 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | Slime | 80-15259 | 10.1 | loose |
| 3013 | Khaki Green Light | Mocha | 80-15239 | 9.0 | similar |
| 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | Charcoal | 80-15207 | 9.6 | similar |
| 3022 | Brown Gray Medium | Sage | 80-15254 | 8.8 | similar |
| 3023 | Brown Gray Light | Mocha | 80-15239 | 7.1 | similar |
| 3024 | Brown Gray Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 2.9 | very close |
| 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 11.0 | loose |
| 3032 | Mocha Brown Medium | Tan | 80-19035 | 4.8 | close |
| 3033 | Mocha Brown Very Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 3.5 | close |
| 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | Orchid | 80-15210 | 10.4 | loose |
| 3042 | Antique Violet Light | Frosted Lilac | 80-15267 | 7.2 | similar |
| 3045 | Yellow Beige Dark | Fawn | 80-15205 | 6.1 | similar |
| 3046 | Yellow Beige Medium | Sand | 80-19098 | 4.4 | close |
| 3047 | Yellow Beige Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 5.9 | close |
| 3051 | Green Gray Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 8.5 | similar |
| 3052 | Green Gray Medium | Sage | 80-15254 | 8.9 | similar |
| 3053 | Green Gray | Sage | 80-15254 | 3.6 | close |
| 3064 | Desert Sand | Fawn | 80-15205 | 7.0 | similar |
| 3072 | Beaver Gray Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 2.1 | very close |
| 3078 | Golden Yellow Very Light | Creme | 80-19002 | 5.5 | close |
| 3325 | Baby Blue Light | Robin's Egg | 80-15202 | 7.2 | similar |
| 3326 | Rose Light | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 2.2 | very close |
| 3328 | Salmon Dark | Salmon | 80-15204 | 3.1 | close |
| 3340 | Apricot Medium | Coral | 80-15272 | 5.6 | close |
| 3341 | Apricot | Coral | 80-15272 | 4.6 | close |
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 13.8 | loose |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 9.2 | similar |
| 3347 | Yellow Green Medium | Green | 80-19080 | 10.1 | loose |
| 3348 | Yellow Green Light | Celery | 80-15263 | 3.3 | close |
| 3350 | Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | Fruit Punch | 80-15256 | 2.6 | very close |
| 3354 | Dusty Rose Light | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 2.9 | very close |
| 3362 | Pine Green Dark | Olive | 80-15220 | 7.4 | similar |
| 3363 | Pine Green Medium | Olive | 80-15220 | 9.5 | similar |
| 3364 | Pine Green | Fern | 80-15219 | 10.4 | loose |
| 3371 | Black Brown | Cocoa | 80-15262 | 8.6 | similar |
| 3607 | Plum Light | Pink | 80-19083 | 4.5 | close |
| 3608 | Plum Very Light | Cotton Candy | 80-15242 | 8.2 | similar |
| 3609 | Plum Ultra Light | Light Pink | 80-19079 | 8.1 | similar |
| 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | Cherry | 80-15961 | 6.0 | similar |
| 3687 | Mauve | Rose | 80-15244 | 4.8 | close |
| 3688 | Mauve Medium | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 2.8 | very close |
| 3689 | Mauve Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 2.8 | very close |
| 3705 | Melon Dark | Blush | 80-19063 | 6.4 | similar |
| 3706 | Melon Medium | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 3.2 | close |
| 3708 | Melon Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 3.2 | close |
| 3712 | Salmon Medium | Blush | 80-19063 | 3.5 | close |
| 3713 | Salmon Very Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 7.6 | similar |
| 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 4.1 | close |
| 3721 | Shell Pink Dark | Red | 80-19005 | 6.4 | similar |
| 3722 | Shell Pink Medium | Hot Coral | 80-19059 | 7.4 | similar |
| 3726 | Antique Mauve Dark | Cranapple | 80-19096 | 10.6 | loose |
| 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | Flamingo | 80-15203 | 4.6 | close |
| 3731 | Dusty Rose Very Dark | Rose | 80-15244 | 4.1 | close |
| 3733 | Dusty Rose | Blush | 80-19063 | 6.2 | similar |
| 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 10.5 | loose |
| 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | Frosted Lilac | 80-15267 | 6.1 | similar |
| 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | Pastel Lavender | 80-19054 | 10.0 | loose |
| 3747 | Blue Violet Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 11.6 | loose |
| 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | Midnight | 80-15201 | 7.5 | similar |
| 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | Light Grey | 80-15181 | 8.3 | similar |
| 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 4.8 | close |
| 3755 | Baby Blue | Mist | 80-15215 | 5.1 | close |
| 3756 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 4.3 | close |
| 3760 | Wedgewood Medium | Peacock | 80-15275 | 5.5 | close |
| 3761 | Sky Blue Light | Robin's Egg | 80-15202 | 3.0 | very close |
| 3765 | Peacock Blue Very Dark | Teal | 80-15218 | 3.4 | close |
| 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | Toothpaste | 80-19058 | 3.4 | close |
| 3768 | Gray Green Dark | Slate Blue | 80-15252 | 11.2 | loose |
| 3770 | Tawny Very Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 8.1 | similar |
| 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | Orange Cream | 80-15255 | 4.0 | close |
| 3772 | Desert Sand Very Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 4.3 | close |
| 3773 | Desert Sand Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 9.1 | similar |
| 3774 | Desert Sand Very Light | Toasted Marshmallow | 80-15208 | 7.4 | similar |
| 3776 | Mahogany Light | Orange | 80-19004 | 5.5 | close |
| 3777 | Terra Cotta Very Dark | Rust | 80-19020 | 9.3 | similar |
| 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | Coral | 80-15272 | 7.5 | similar |
| 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | Carnation Pink | 80-15276 | 1.8 | very close |
| 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | Brown | 80-19012 | 8.4 | similar |
| 3782 | Mocha Brown Light | Tan | 80-19035 | 4.7 | close |
| 3787 | Brown Gray Dark | Charcoal | 80-15207 | 10.0 | similar |
| 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 7.7 | similar |
| 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | Black | 80-19018 | 5.4 | close |
| 3801 | Melon Very Dark | Rose | 80-15244 | 4.7 | close |
| 3802 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | Cranapple | 80-19096 | 5.6 | close |
| 3803 | Mauve Dark | Raspberry | 80-19088 | 6.6 | similar |
| 3804 | Cyclamen Pink Dark | Magenta | 80-19038 | 3.8 | close |
| 3805 | Cyclamen Pink | Magenta | 80-19038 | 4.1 | close |
| 3806 | Cyclamen Pink Light | Cotton Candy | 80-15242 | 6.1 | similar |
| 3807 | Cornflower Blue | Denim | 80-15253 | 5.9 | close |
| 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | Teal | 80-15218 | 8.8 | similar |
| 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | Teal | 80-15218 | 4.3 | close |
| 3810 | Turquoise Dark | Peacock | 80-15275 | 5.5 | close |
| 3811 | Turquoise Very Light | Robin's Egg | 80-15202 | 5.6 | close |
| 3812 | Sea Green Very Dark | Parrot Green | 80-19091 | 2.6 | very close |
| 3813 | Blue Green Light | Mint | 80-15240 | 7.2 | similar |
| 3814 | Aquamarine | Parrot Green | 80-19091 | 6.5 | similar |
| 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | Dark Green | 80-19010 | 7.1 | similar |
| 3816 | Celadon Green | Green | 80-19080 | 7.1 | similar |
| 3817 | Celadon Green Light | Caribbean Sea | 80-15266 | 7.8 | similar |
| 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | Evergreen | 80-15179 | 7.0 | similar |
| 3819 | Moss Green Light | Sherbet | 80-15214 | 3.6 | close |
| 3820 | Straw Dark | Rich Butter | 80-15274 | 5.3 | close |
| 3821 | Straw | Rich Butter | 80-15274 | 2.1 | very close |
| 3822 | Straw Light | Pastel Yellow | 80-19056 | 6.3 | similar |
| 3823 | Yellow Ultra Pale | Creme | 80-19002 | 7.4 | similar |
| 3824 | Apricot Light | Peach | 80-19033 | 4.4 | close |
| 3825 | Pumpkin Pale | Orange Cream | 80-15255 | 3.8 | close |
| 3826 | Golden Brown | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 8.4 | similar |
| 3827 | Golden Brown Pale | Cheddar | 80-19057 | 6.3 | similar |
| 3828 | Hazelnut Brown | Butterscotch | 80-19090 | 7.7 | similar |
| 3829 | Old Gold Very Dark | Honey | 80-15249 | 13.2 | loose |
| 3830 | Terra Cotta | Tomato | 80-15211 | 5.3 | close |
| 3831 | Raspberry Dark | Red | 80-19005 | 4.7 | close |
| 3832 | Raspberry Medium | Rose | 80-15244 | 2.1 | very close |
| 3833 | Raspberry Light | Blush | 80-19063 | 5.7 | close |
| 3834 | Grape Dark | Eggplant | 80-15248 | 2.0 | very close |
| 3835 | Grape Medium | Orchid | 80-15210 | 6.5 | similar |
| 3836 | Grape Light | Twilight Plum | 80-15265 | 6.3 | similar |
| 3837 | Lavender Ultra Dark | Mulberry | 80-15258 | 4.1 | close |
| 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | Denim | 80-15253 | 5.7 | close |
| 3839 | Lavender Blue Medium | Periwinkle Blue | 80-19070 | 6.5 | similar |
| 3840 | Lavender Blue Light | Mist | 80-15215 | 10.0 | loose |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | White | 80-19001 | 8.3 | similar |
| 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | Slate Blue | 80-15252 | 9.5 | similar |
| 3843 | Electric Blue | Turquoise | 80-19062 | 6.1 | similar |
| 3844 | Turquoise Bright Dark | Lagoon | 80-15217 | 3.4 | close |
| 3845 | Turquoise Bright Medium | Sky | 80-15216 | 7.8 | similar |
| 3846 | Turquoise Bright Light | Toothpaste | 80-19058 | 10.8 | loose |
| 3847 | Teal Green Dark | Parrot Green | 80-19091 | 7.6 | similar |
| 3848 | Teal Green Medium | Parrot Green | 80-19091 | 7.4 | similar |
| 3849 | Teal Green Light | Light Green | 80-19011 | 6.3 | similar |
| 3850 | Green Bright Dark | Parrot Green | 80-19091 | 5.6 | close |
| 3851 | Green Bright Light | Light Green | 80-19011 | 5.8 | close |
| 3852 | Straw Very Dark | Honey | 80-15249 | 9.1 | similar |
| 3853 | Autumn Gold Dark | Apricot | 80-15213 | 5.2 | close |
| 3854 | Autumn Gold Medium | Cheddar | 80-19057 | 5.7 | close |
| 3855 | Autumn Gold Light | Rich Butter | 80-15274 | 6.7 | similar |
| 3856 | Mahogany Ultra Very Light | Sand | 80-19098 | 5.6 | close |
| 3857 | Rosewood Dark | Cherry | 80-15961 | 12.9 | loose |
| 3858 | Rosewood Medium | Rust | 80-19020 | 1.9 | very close |
| 3859 | Rosewood Light | Fawn | 80-15205 | 9.9 | similar |
| 3860 | Cocoa | Gingerbread | 80-15250 | 5.1 | close |
| 3861 | Cocoa Light | Stone | 80-15260 | 7.1 | similar |
| 3862 | Mocha Beige Dark | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 5.4 | close |
| 3863 | Mocha Beige Medium | Light Brown | 80-19021 | 10.5 | loose |
| 3864 | Mocha Beige Light | Tan | 80-19035 | 3.0 | very close |
| 3865 | Winter White | White | 80-19001 | 4.1 | close |
| 3866 | Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | White | 80-19001 | 4.8 | close |
| B5200 | Snow White | White | 80-19001 | 4.4 | close |
DMC colors with no close Perler match
The 10 widest gaps in this chart, from DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark (ΔE 16.0) down to DMC 918 Red-Copper Dark (ΔE 12.8). Plan a blend, a different brand or a design change for these.
| DMC | Nearest Perler | ΔE2000 | Second choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark | Perler Evergreen | 16.0 | Perler Olive (ΔE 16.4) |
| DMC 300 Mahogany Very Dark | Perler Gingerbread | 14.7 | Perler Brown (ΔE 15.8) |
| DMC 09 Cocoa Very Dark | Perler Cocoa | 14.3 | Perler Brown (ΔE 14.9) |
| DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | Perler Evergreen | 14.0 | Perler Black (ΔE 16.9) |
| DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark | Perler Dark Green | 13.8 | Perler Evergreen (ΔE 14.1) |
| DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark | Perler Honey | 13.2 | Perler Sunflower (ΔE 17.1) |
| DMC 310 Black | Perler Black | 13.2 | Perler Cocoa (ΔE 14.6) |
| DMC 640 Beige Gray Very Dark | Perler Olive | 13.1 | Perler Light Brown (ΔE 13.8) |
| DMC 3857 Rosewood Dark | Perler Cherry | 12.9 | Perler Cranapple (ΔE 13.1) |
| DMC 918 Red-Copper Dark | Perler Rust | 12.8 | Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 13.0) |
How to use the DMC to Perler chart
9 % of DMC colors land under ΔE 3 in Perler, the range where a swap is hard to spot at arm's length, and 50 (10 %) sit at ΔE 10 or more, where Perler simply has no comparable shade. Perler offers 103 colors against DMC's 489, so some merging is unavoidable.
The chart is not symmetric. Going DMC → Perler → DMC, 84 of 489 colors come back to themselves; the other 405 land on a neighbor. Use the Perler to DMC chart when your pattern is keyed in Perler.
Perler White is the busiest target: it stands in for 22 different DMC colors (DMC Blanc, DMC 01, DMC 02 and DMC 23 and more). A pattern converted wholesale can merge shades that were distinct, so check areas where those colors meet.
Threads come in far more shades than fuse beads, and beads are opaque plastic with a sheen, so the Perler side of this chart is a color plan for a bead version of a design, not a like-for-like swap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of DMC 310?
Perler Black is the closest Perler match to DMC 310 Black (ΔE 13.2, loose). The runner-up is Perler Cocoa at ΔE 14.6.
How accurate is DMC to Perler conversion?
43 of 489 DMC colors (9 %) have a Perler match under ΔE 3 and the median gap is ΔE 6.1. Values are screen approximations, so treat close calls as a shortlist and compare real beads.
Which DMC colors have no good Perler match?
The widest gaps are DMC 895 (ΔE 16.0), DMC 300 (ΔE 14.7), DMC 09 (ΔE 14.3) and DMC 934 (ΔE 14.0). For these, consider a blend, a nearby shade from another brand, or recoloring that area.
Is the Perler to DMC chart this one reversed?
No. Each direction picks the nearest color from the other palette, so only 84 of 489 DMC colors survive a round trip unchanged. There is a separate Perler to DMC chart.