Perler Dark Blue
Perler Dark Blue is a dark, rich blue fuse bead, #0e5092 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S11 Dark Blue (ΔE 2.4), Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 5.0), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 14.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 797 Royal Blue (ΔE 3.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Dark Blue
#0e5092 · RGB 14, 80, 146
Closest to Perler Dark Blue in other brands
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light ΔE 1.0 very close
- Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Hama 36 Neon Blue ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S11 Dark Blue ΔE 2.4 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 14.2 loose
Perler Dark Blue at a glance
| Product code | 80-19008 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0e5092 |
| RGB | 14, 80, 146 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.8, a* 6.7, b* -41.8 |
| HSL | 210°, 83 %, 31 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 7.0:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Dark Blue in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Dark Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S11 Dark Blue (ΔE 2.4). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 5.0 | close | #2353b0 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 5.4 | close | #2659b2 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 6.7 | similar | #025bc3 |
| Artkal S11 Dark Blue | 2.4 | very close | #004fa4 |
| Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue | 4.0 | close | #2c4e97 |
| Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue | 4.0 | close | #005aa9 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 14.2 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 17.6 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Dark Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 797, Perler Dark Blue is a close match (ΔE 3.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 797 Royal Blue | 3.6 | close | #13477d |
| DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 5.1 | close | #2c597c |
| Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light | 1.0 | very close | #074d8e |
| Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | 4.0 | close | #165ba4 |
| Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark | 3.1 | close | #005184 |
Perler shades near Perler Dark Blue
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Dark Blue
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Iris (#4e56a3), L* 39 against 34.
- Lighter: Perler Denim (#4c6388), L* 42 against 34.
- Lighter: Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), L* 42 against 34.
- Darker: Perler Midnight (#2f3c55), L* 25 against 34.
- Darker: Perler Dark Spruce (#14313b), L* 19 against 34.
Using Perler Dark Blue in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 7.0:1, a strong edge, and 1.7:1 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 Cobalt, is ΔE 7.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S11, ΔE 2.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 14.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Dark Blue
Perler Dark Blue 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 Dark Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Dark Blue?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 36 Neon Blue (#2353b0), ΔE 5.0: a close match. Next are Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 5.4) and Hama 09 Light Blue (ΔE 6.7).
What hex code is Perler Dark Blue?
Perler Dark Blue is #0e5092 on screen: RGB 14, 80, 146, CIELAB L* 33.8, a* 6.7, b* -41.8, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Dark Blue?
DMC 797 Royal Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.6, close), followed by DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light (ΔE 1.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Dark Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S11 Dark Blue (ΔE 2.4, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 14.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Denim #4c6388
- Perler Cobalt #0065b1
- Perler Midnight #2f3c55
- Perler Dark Spruce #14313b
- Perler Iris #4e56a3
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 36 Neon Blue Hama, ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S11 Dark Blue Artkal, ΔE 2.4
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 14.2
- DMC 797 Royal Blue DMC thread, ΔE 3.6
- Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light Anchor thread, ΔE 1.0