Perler Cobalt
Perler Cobalt is a dark, rich blue fuse bead, #0065b1 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 3.8), Hama 09 Light Blue (ΔE 5.2), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 7.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 5.0).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Cobalt
#0065b1 · RGB 0, 101, 177
Closest to Perler Cobalt in other brands
- DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark ΔE 5.0 close
- Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 911 Delft Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Hama 09 Light Blue ΔE 5.2 close
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 7.5 similar
Perler Cobalt at a glance
| Product code | 80-15200 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cobalt |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0065b1 |
| RGB | 0, 101, 177 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.0, a* 5.0, b* -47.2 |
| HSL | 206°, 100 %, 35 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 5.2:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.3:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Cobalt in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Cobalt. The closest is Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 3.8, 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 09 Light Blue | 5.2 | close | #025bc3 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 5.8 | close | #4167b4 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 6.0 | similar | #2659b2 |
| Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue | 3.8 | close | #00649a |
| Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue | 4.0 | close | #005aa9 |
| Artkal S107 Pond Blue | 5.4 | close | #006c9f |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 7.5 | similar | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 21.9 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Cobalt
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 312, Perler Cobalt is a close match (ΔE 5.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | 5.0 | close | #35668b |
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 6.0 | close | #466a8e |
| Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | 3.7 | close | #3161a1 |
| Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | 3.9 | close | #165ba4 |
| Madeira 911 Delft Dark | 2.5 | very close | #17609e |
Perler shades near Perler Cobalt
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Cobalt
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Cobalt, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), L* 48 against 42.
- Lighter: Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7), L* 55 against 42.
- Lighter: Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), L* 55 against 42.
- Darker: Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), L* 34 against 42.
- Darker: Perler Midnight (#2f3c55), L* 25 against 42.
- Darker: Perler Dark Spruce (#14313b), L* 19 against 42.
Using Perler Cobalt in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 5.2:1, a clear edge, and 2.3:1 next to Perler Cocoa. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Dark Blue, is ΔE 7.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Cobalt for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S106, ΔE 3.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 7.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Cobalt
Perler Cobalt 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.
The Perler Mini range has no bead of the same number; its closest mini color is Perler Mini Dark Blue (ΔE 7.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Cobalt?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 09 Light Blue (#025bc3), ΔE 5.2: a close match. Next are Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.8) and Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 6.0).
What hex code is Perler Cobalt?
Perler Cobalt is #0065b1 on screen: RGB 0, 101, 177, CIELAB L* 42.0, a* 5.0, b* -47.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Cobalt?
DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.0, close), followed by DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 6.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 3.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Cobalt?
Artkal: Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 3.8, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 7.5, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Neon Blue #406ae1
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
- Perler Iris #4e56a3
- Perler Dark Blue #0e5092
- Perler Denim #4c6388
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 09 Light Blue Hama, ΔE 5.2
- Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue Artkal, ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 7.5