Perler Cotton Candy
On screen, Perler Cotton Candy is #f479b0: a medium, rich pink. Nearest beads: Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 3.7), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 5.2), Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 6.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light (ΔE 6.1).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Cotton Candy
#f479b0 · RGB 244, 121, 176
Closest to Perler Cotton Candy in other brands
- DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light ΔE 6.1 similar
- Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 614 Rose Very Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Hama 06 Pink ΔE 6.2 similar
- Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 5.2 close
Perler Cotton Candy at a glance
| Product code | 80-15242 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cotton Candy |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #f479b0 |
| RGB | 244, 121, 176 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 66.6, a* 53.1, b* -7.0 |
| HSL | 333°, 85 %, 72 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 66.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.2:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 5.4:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Cotton Candy in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Cotton Candy. The closest is Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 3.7, 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 | 6.2 | similar | #ea8aa5 |
| Hama 72 Translucent Pink | 8.0 | similar | #f097b0 |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 10.8 | loose | #d67ad1 |
| Artkal S40 Carnation Pink | 3.7 | close | #e182b0 |
| Artkal S06 Raspberry Pink | 4.6 | close | #ef67b2 |
| Artkal ST2 Transparent Pink | 6.9 | similar | #f95498 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 5.2 | close | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 19.7 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Cotton Candy
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3806, Perler Cotton Candy is a similar shade (ΔE 6.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light | 6.1 | similar | #ff8cae |
| DMC 3733 Dusty Rose | 7.9 | similar | #e8879b |
| Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light | 3.1 | close | #f279a3 |
| Anchor 66 Raspberry Light | 3.9 | close | #e987ad |
| Madeira 614 Rose Very Light | 2.9 | very close | #ec85b6 |
Perler shades near Perler Cotton Candy
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Perler Cotton Candy
Perler pinks at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Cotton Candy, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Blush (#f99297), L* 72 against 67.
- Lighter: Perler Brick (#fc9574), L* 72 against 67.
- Lighter: Perler Coral (#ff9a8b), L* 74 against 67.
- Darker: Perler Twilight Plum (#c685b1), L* 63 against 67.
Using Perler Cotton Candy in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 5.4:1, a clear edge, against 2.2:1 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 Bubblegum, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Cotton Candy for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S40, ΔE 3.7) and Hama the furthest (Hama 06, ΔE 6.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Cotton Candy
Perler Cotton Candy 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 Bubblegum (ΔE 5.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Cotton Candy?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 06 Pink (#ea8aa5), ΔE 6.2: a similar shade. Next are Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 8.0) and Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 10.8).
What hex code is Perler Cotton Candy?
Perler Cotton Candy is #f479b0 on screen: RGB 244, 121, 176, CIELAB L* 66.6, a* 53.1, b* -7.0, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Cotton Candy?
DMC 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.1, similar), followed by DMC 3733 Dusty Rose (ΔE 7.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light (ΔE 3.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Cotton Candy?
Artkal: Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 3.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 5.2, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Blush #f99297
- Perler Flamingo #f2afb7
- Perler Twilight Plum #c685b1
- Perler Bubblegum #d8729a
- Perler Pink #d45496
- Perler Magenta #e04284
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 06 Pink Hama, ΔE 6.2
- Artkal S40 Carnation Pink Artkal, ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 5.2