Perler Flamingo
On screen, Perler Flamingo is #f2afb7: a light, soft pink. Nearest beads: Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink (ΔE 5.1), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N18 Light Rose (ΔE 8.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 776 Pink Medium (ΔE 1.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Flamingo
#f2afb7 · RGB 242, 175, 183
Closest to Perler Flamingo in other brands
- DMC 776 Pink Medium ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 49 China Rose Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Madeira 304 Coral Light ΔE 3.0 very close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S SP4 Pearlescent Pink ΔE 5.1 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 8.2 similar
Perler Flamingo at a glance
| Product code | 80-15203 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Flamingo |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #f2afb7 |
| RGB | 242, 175, 183 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.9, a* 25.6, b* 5.7 |
| HSL | 353°, 72 %, 82 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 7.6:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Flamingo in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Flamingo. The closest is Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink (ΔE 5.1, 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 95 Pastel Rose | 5.4 | close | #dd9ba3 |
| Hama 72 Translucent Pink | 7.1 | similar | #f097b0 |
| Hama 26 Matt Rose | 8.2 | similar | #e8a498 |
| Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink | 5.1 | close | #dc9ea9 |
| Artkal SG2 Glow Pink | 5.3 | close | #dfabbc |
| Artkal S19 Bubble Gun | 7.1 | similar | #f2bfb8 |
| Nabbi N18 Light Rose | 8.2 | similar | #e1b4ab |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 16.4 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Flamingo
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 776, Perler Flamingo is a very close match (ΔE 1.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 776 Pink Medium | 1.9 | very close | #fcb0b9 |
| DMC 3326 Rose Light | 2.2 | very close | #fbadb4 |
| Anchor 49 China Rose Light | 2.6 | very close | #ecb5bd |
| Anchor 23 Baby Pink | 3.6 | close | #fbbec3 |
| Madeira 304 Coral Light | 3.0 | very close | #f5b1b1 |
Perler shades near Perler Flamingo
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Perler Flamingo
No Perler pink is clearly lighter than Perler Flamingo (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Coral (#ff9a8b), L* 74 against 78.
- Darker: Perler Brick (#fc9574), L* 72 against 78.
- Darker: Perler Blush (#f99297), L* 72 against 78.
Using Perler Flamingo in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 7.6:1, a strong edge, against 1.6:1 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 Carnation Pink, is ΔE 6.4 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Flamingo for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SP4, ΔE 5.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N18, ΔE 8.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Flamingo
Perler Flamingo 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 Peach (ΔE 8.1).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Flamingo?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (#dd9ba3), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 7.1) and Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 8.2).
What hex code is Perler Flamingo?
Perler Flamingo is #f2afb7 on screen: RGB 242, 175, 183, CIELAB L* 77.9, a* 25.6, b* 5.7, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Flamingo?
DMC 776 Pink Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.9, very close), followed by DMC 3326 Rose Light (ΔE 2.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 49 China Rose Light (ΔE 2.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Flamingo?
Artkal: Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink (ΔE 5.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N18 Light Rose (ΔE 8.2, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Light Pink #e1bcce
- Perler Coral #ff9a8b
- Perler Blush #f99297
- Perler Carnation Pink #f8c7c9
- Perler Peach #e9bfb9
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose Hama, ΔE 5.4
- Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink Artkal, ΔE 5.1
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose Nabbi, ΔE 8.2