Perler Bubblegum
Perler Bubblegum (#d8729a on screen) is a medium, rich red 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S130 Fuschia (ΔE 3.2), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 4.2), Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 7.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark (ΔE 5.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Bubblegum
#d8729a · RGB 216, 114, 154
Closest to Perler Bubblegum in other brands
- DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark ΔE 5.6 close
- Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 505 Baby Pink Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Hama 06 Pink ΔE 7.0 similar
- Artkal S S130 Fuschia ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 4.2 close
Perler Bubblegum at a glance
| Product code | 80-19006 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Bubblegum |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #d8729a |
| RGB | 216, 114, 154 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 60.8, a* 44.4, b* -3.4 |
| HSL | 336°, 57 %, 65 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 60.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Bubblegum in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Bubblegum. The closest is Artkal S130 Fuschia (ΔE 3.2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 06 Pink | 7.0 | similar | #ea8aa5 |
| Hama 72 Translucent Pink | 9.9 | similar | #f097b0 |
| Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia | 10.7 | loose | #ff208d |
| Artkal S130 Fuschia | 3.2 | close | #d6668e |
| Artkal S40 Carnation Pink | 5.0 | close | #e182b0 |
| Artkal S36 Old Pink | 5.7 | close | #ce6d83 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 4.2 | close | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 20.2 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Bubblegum
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3731, Perler Bubblegum is a close match (ΔE 5.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark | 5.6 | close | #da6783 |
| DMC 3733 Dusty Rose | 7.5 | similar | #e8879b |
| Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light | 5.0 | close | #f279a3 |
| Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light | 5.1 | close | #dd78b1 |
| Madeira 505 Baby Pink Dark | 3.8 | close | #ec709a |
Perler shades near Perler Bubblegum
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Bubblegum
No Perler red is clearly lighter than Perler Bubblegum (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Hot Coral (#dd595b), L* 55 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Rose (#d25d72), L* 55 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Pink (#d45496), L* 55 against 61.
Using Perler Bubblegum in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 4.5:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.7:1 next to Perler White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Cotton Candy, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Bubblegum for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S130, ΔE 3.2) and Hama the furthest (Hama 06, ΔE 7.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Bubblegum
Perler Bubblegum belongs to Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi). It fits a 5 mm pegboard (29 × 29 pegs), and because Hama Midi, Artkal S or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Perler Mini Bubblegum (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Bubblegum?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 06 Pink (#ea8aa5), ΔE 7.0: a similar shade. Next are Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 9.9) and Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (ΔE 10.7).
What hex code is Perler Bubblegum?
Perler Bubblegum is #d8729a on screen: RGB 216, 114, 154, CIELAB L* 60.8, a* 44.4, b* -3.4, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Bubblegum?
DMC 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.6, close), followed by DMC 3733 Dusty Rose (ΔE 7.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light (ΔE 5.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Bubblegum?
Artkal: Artkal S130 Fuschia (ΔE 3.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 4.2, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Pink #d45496
- Perler Magenta #e04284
- Perler Cotton Candy #f479b0
- Perler Twilight Plum #c685b1
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 06 Pink Hama, ΔE 7.0
- Artkal S130 Fuschia Artkal, ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 4.2