Perler Fruit Punch
On screen, Perler Fruit Punch is #ca3b65: a medium, vivid red. Nearest beads: Artkal S132 Flamingo (ΔE 5.9), Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 8.7), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 12.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 600 Cranberry Very Dark (ΔE 1.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Fruit Punch
#ca3b65 · RGB 202, 59, 101
Closest to Perler Fruit Punch in other brands
- DMC 600 Cranberry Very Dark ΔE 1.6 very close
- Anchor 57 Beauty Rose Medium ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 506 Baby Pink Very Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 8.7 similar
- Artkal S S132 Flamingo ΔE 5.9 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 12.9 loose
Perler Fruit Punch at a glance
| Product code | 80-15256 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Fruit Punch |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #ca3b65 |
| RGB | 202, 59, 101 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.8, a* 58.8, b* 9.0 |
| HSL | 342°, 57 %, 51 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 4.2:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.8:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Fruit Punch in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Fruit Punch. The closest is Artkal S132 Flamingo (ΔE 5.9, 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 29 Claret | 8.7 | similar | #bf0142 |
| Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia | 11.3 | loose | #ff208d |
| Hama 13 Transparent Red | 11.9 | loose | #c02435 |
| Artkal S132 Flamingo | 5.9 | close | #df486d |
| Artkal S88 Dark Pink | 5.9 | close | #d62779 |
| Artkal SP5 Pearlescent Red | 6.9 | similar | #d63c53 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 12.9 | loose | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 14.3 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Fruit Punch
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 600, Perler Fruit Punch is a very close match (ΔE 1.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 600 Cranberry Very Dark | 1.6 | very close | #cd2f63 |
| DMC 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | 2.6 | very close | #bc4365 |
| Anchor 57 Beauty Rose Medium | 3.8 | close | #da1b5b |
| Anchor 63 Magenta Dark | 3.9 | close | #e12068 |
| Madeira 506 Baby Pink Very Dark | 4.1 | close | #d74670 |
Perler shades near Perler Fruit Punch
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Fruit Punch
Perler reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Fruit Punch, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Magenta (#e04284), L* 53 against 48.
- Lighter: Perler Pink (#d45496), L* 55 against 48.
- Lighter: Perler Rose (#d25d72), L* 55 against 48.
- Darker: Perler Red (#b0353c), L* 41 against 48.
- Darker: Perler Raspberry (#983864), L* 39 against 48.
- Darker: Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a), L* 36 against 48.
Using Perler Fruit Punch in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1, a visible but soft edge, and 2.8:1 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 Magenta, is ΔE 7.6 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Fruit Punch for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S132, ΔE 5.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N19, ΔE 12.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Fruit Punch
Perler Fruit Punch 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 Pink (ΔE 11.2).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Fruit Punch?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 29 Claret (#bf0142), ΔE 8.7: a similar shade. Next are Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (ΔE 11.3) and Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 11.9).
What hex code is Perler Fruit Punch?
Perler Fruit Punch is #ca3b65 on screen: RGB 202, 59, 101, CIELAB L* 47.8, a* 58.8, b* 9.0, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Fruit Punch?
DMC 600 Cranberry Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.6, very close), followed by DMC 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark (ΔE 2.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 57 Beauty Rose Medium (ΔE 3.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Fruit Punch?
Artkal: Artkal S132 Flamingo (ΔE 5.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 12.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Magenta #e04284
- Perler Rose #d25d72
- Perler Red #b0353c
- Perler Raspberry #983864
- Perler Pink #d45496
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 29 Claret Hama, ΔE 8.7
- Artkal S132 Flamingo Artkal, ΔE 5.9
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 12.9
- Anchor 57 Beauty Rose Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 3.8