Perler Coral
On screen, Perler Coral is #ff9a8b: a light, rich pink. Nearest beads: Artkal S02 Burning Sand (ΔE 4.2), Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 5.7), Nabbi N18 Light Rose (ΔE 10.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 352 Coral Light (ΔE 3.5).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Coral
#ff9a8b · RGB 255, 154, 139
Closest to Perler Coral in other brands
- DMC 352 Coral Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Anchor 8 Salmon Light ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S02 Burning Sand ΔE 4.2 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 10.9 loose
Perler Coral at a glance
| Product code | 80-15272 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Coral |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #ff9a8b |
| RGB | 255, 154, 139 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 73.7, a* 36.1, b* 24.1 |
| HSL | 8°, 100 %, 77 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 73.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Coral in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Coral. The closest is Artkal S02 Burning Sand (ΔE 4.2, 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 26 Matt Rose | 5.7 | close | #e8a498 |
| Hama 95 Pastel Rose | 10.9 | loose | #dd9ba3 |
| Hama 78 Light Peach | 11.7 | loose | #f7c1aa |
| Artkal S02 Burning Sand | 4.2 | close | #ee927c |
| Artkal S94 Warm Blush | 6.1 | similar | #dd9285 |
| Artkal S96 Apricot | 8.5 | similar | #ef7f61 |
| Nabbi N18 Light Rose | 10.9 | loose | #e1b4ab |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 11.3 | loose | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Coral
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 352, Perler Coral is a close match (ΔE 3.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 352 Coral Light | 3.5 | close | #fd9c97 |
| DMC 3341 Apricot | 4.6 | close | #fcab98 |
| Anchor 8 Salmon Light | 3.3 | close | #f8a597 |
| Anchor 9 Salmon Medium Light | 4.0 | close | #f48a7d |
| Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh | 5.8 | close | #f1a994 |
Perler shades near Perler Coral
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Perler Coral
Perler pinks at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Coral, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Flamingo (#f2afb7), L* 78 against 74.
- Lighter: Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce), L* 80 against 74.
- Darker: Perler Cotton Candy (#f479b0), L* 67 against 74.
- Darker: Perler Twilight Plum (#c685b1), L* 63 against 74.
Using Perler Coral in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1, a clear edge, against 1.8:1 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 Brick, is ΔE 5.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Coral for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S02, ΔE 4.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N18, ΔE 10.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Coral
Perler Coral 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 Blush (ΔE 6.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Coral?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 26 Matt Rose (#e8a498), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 10.9) and Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 11.7).
What hex code is Perler Coral?
Perler Coral is #ff9a8b on screen: RGB 255, 154, 139, CIELAB L* 73.7, a* 36.1, b* 24.1, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Coral?
DMC 352 Coral Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.5, close), followed by DMC 3341 Apricot (ΔE 4.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 8 Salmon Light (ΔE 3.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Coral?
Artkal: Artkal S02 Burning Sand (ΔE 4.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N18 Light Rose (ΔE 10.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Flamingo #f2afb7
- Perler Light Pink #e1bcce
- Perler Brick #fc9574
- Perler Blush #f99297
- Perler Orange Cream #efb79b
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 26 Matt Rose Hama, ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S02 Burning Sand Artkal, ΔE 4.2
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose Nabbi, ΔE 10.9