Perler Eggplant
Perler Eggplant (#6f3255 on screen) is a dark, rich purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 7.7), Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 7.9), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3834 Grape Dark (ΔE 2.0).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Eggplant
#6f3255 · RGB 111, 50, 85
Closest to Perler Eggplant in other brands
- DMC 3834 Grape Dark ΔE 2.0 very close
- Anchor 100 Violet Medium Dark ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 2609 Antique Plum Medium ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 7.7 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.7 similar
Perler Eggplant at a glance
| Product code | 80-15248 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Eggplant |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #6f3255 |
| RGB | 111, 50, 85 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 30.2, a* 31.6, b* -8.5 |
| HSL | 326°, 38 %, 32 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 30.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 8.0:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Eggplant in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Eggplant. The closest is Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 7.7, similar), 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 82 Plum | 7.9 | similar | #91175a |
| Hama 118 Maroon Red | 10.3 | loose | #612932 |
| Hama 30 Burgundy | 15.0 | loose | #4e0c1b |
| Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood | 7.7 | similar | #921e5d |
| Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve | 8.2 | similar | #704b6d |
| Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple | 12.3 | loose | #64427e |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 8.7 | similar | #813547 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.0 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Eggplant
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3834 maps to Perler Eggplant with ΔE 2.0, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3834 Grape Dark | 2.0 | very close | #72375d |
| DMC 34 Fuschia Dark | 4.4 | close | #7d3064 |
| Anchor 100 Violet Medium Dark | 5.0 | close | #7a2862 |
| Anchor 873 Amethyst Dark | 5.9 | close | #583147 |
| Madeira 2609 Antique Plum Medium | 4.6 | close | #791f54 |
Perler shades near Perler Eggplant
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Perler Eggplant
No Perler purple is clearly darker than Perler Eggplant (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Mulberry (#714875), L* 37 against 30.
- Lighter: Perler Purple (#684b86), L* 37 against 30.
- Lighter: Perler Plum (#a75d9d), L* 50 against 30.
Using Perler Eggplant in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 8.0:1 (a strong edge); against Perler Cocoa only 1.5:1. That makes Eggplant an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Raspberry, is ΔE 8.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Eggplant for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S49, ΔE 7.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 8.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Eggplant
Perler Eggplant 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 Raspberry (ΔE 8.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Eggplant?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 82 Plum (#91175a), ΔE 7.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 10.3) and Hama 30 Burgundy (ΔE 15.0).
What hex code is Perler Eggplant?
Perler Eggplant is #6f3255 on screen: RGB 111, 50, 85, CIELAB L* 30.2, a* 31.6, b* -8.5, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Eggplant?
DMC 3834 Grape Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.0, very close), followed by DMC 34 Fuschia Dark (ΔE 4.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 100 Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 5.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Eggplant?
Artkal: Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 7.7, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Mulberry #714875
- Perler Purple #684b86
- Perler Raspberry #983864
- Perler Cranapple #843947
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 82 Plum Hama, ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood Artkal, ΔE 7.7
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 8.7