Perler Butterscotch
Perler Butterscotch is a light, rich orange fuse bead, #da9964 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 3.3), Artkal S68 Tan (ΔE 4.3), Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 6.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 977 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 4.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Butterscotch
#da9964 · RGB 218, 153, 100
Closest to Perler Butterscotch in other brands
- DMC 977 Golden Brown Light ΔE 4.2 close
- Anchor 347 Bark Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 61 Gold ΔE 3.3 close
- Artkal S S68 Tan ΔE 4.3 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 6.5 similar
Perler Butterscotch at a glance
| Product code | 80-19090 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Butterscotch |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #da9964 |
| RGB | 218, 153, 100 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.5, a* 18.6, b* 37.4 |
| HSL | 27°, 61 %, 62 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 5.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Butterscotch in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Butterscotch. The closest is Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 3.3, 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 61 Gold | 3.3 | close | #d99350 |
| Hama 105 Light Apricot | 7.6 | similar | #ffac78 |
| Hama 27 Beige | 8.1 | similar | #dcb18e |
| Artkal S68 Tan | 4.3 | close | #cc9b74 |
| Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint | 5.3 | close | #c58b60 |
| Artkal S81 Deer | 5.9 | close | #bf9168 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 6.5 | similar | #eeb182 |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 7.6 | similar | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Butterscotch
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 977 maps to Perler Butterscotch with ΔE 4.2, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 977 Golden Brown Light | 4.2 | close | #dc9c56 |
| DMC 436 Tan | 4.7 | close | #cb9051 |
| Anchor 347 Bark Light | 2.5 | very close | #d0925c |
| Anchor 368 Spice Medium Light | 2.5 | very close | #d29a64 |
| Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light | 5.1 | close | #dca669 |
Perler shades near Perler Butterscotch
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Perler Butterscotch
Perler oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Butterscotch, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Apricot (#f5a168), L* 73 against 68.
- Lighter: Perler Cheddar (#fbb146), L* 78 against 68.
- Darker: Perler Honey (#da8c2c), L* 65 against 68.
- Darker: Perler Orange (#eb7b31), L* 63 against 68.
Using Perler Butterscotch in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 5.7:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 2.1:1, so Butterscotch pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Apricot, is ΔE 5.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Butterscotch for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 61, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N07, ΔE 6.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Butterscotch
Perler Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Butterscotch?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 61 Gold (#d99350), ΔE 3.3: a close match. Next are Hama 105 Light Apricot (ΔE 7.6) and Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 8.1).
What hex code is Perler Butterscotch?
Perler Butterscotch is #da9964 on screen: RGB 218, 153, 100, CIELAB L* 68.5, a* 18.6, b* 37.4, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Butterscotch?
DMC 977 Golden Brown Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.2, close), followed by DMC 436 Tan (ΔE 4.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 347 Bark Light (ΔE 2.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Butterscotch?
Artkal: Artkal S68 Tan (ΔE 4.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N07 Sand (ΔE 6.5, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Apricot #f5a168
- Perler Cheddar #fbb146
- Perler Honey #da8c2c
- Perler Orange #eb7b31
- Perler Fawn #c9a385
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 61 Gold Hama, ΔE 3.3
- Artkal S68 Tan Artkal, ΔE 4.3
- Nabbi N07 Sand Nabbi, ΔE 6.5