Perler Grape
On screen, Perler Grape is #503b9c: a dark, vivid purple. Nearest beads: Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (ΔE 3.4), Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 5.0), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 5.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 32 Blueberry Dark (ΔE 4.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Grape
#503b9c · RGB 80, 59, 156
Closest to Perler Grape in other brands
- DMC 32 Blueberry Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 119 Thistle Medium ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark ΔE 8.7 similar
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S59 Butterfly Bush ΔE 3.4 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 5.9 close
Perler Grape at a glance
| Product code | 80-15243 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Grape |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #503b9c |
| RGB | 80, 59, 156 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.3, a* 34.4, b* -50.0 |
| HSL | 253°, 45 %, 42 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 7.4:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.6:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Grape in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Grape. The closest is Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (ΔE 3.4, 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 24 Translucent Purple | 5.0 | close | #683e9a |
| Hama 08 Blue | 8.5 | similar | #0239a3 |
| Hama 07 Purple | 8.7 | similar | #712297 |
| Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush | 3.4 | close | #4f3989 |
| Artkal S22 Purple | 5.3 | close | #48337e |
| Artkal S23 Royal Purple | 6.5 | similar | #644fa4 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 5.9 | close | #644591 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 19.6 | loose | #3a3d41 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Grape
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 32, Perler Grape is a close match (ΔE 4.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 32 Blueberry Dark | 4.3 | close | #4d2e8a |
| DMC 31 Blueberry | 8.4 | similar | #50518d |
| Anchor 119 Thistle Medium | 4.8 | close | #503682 |
| Anchor 111 Lavender Medium Dark | 6.6 | similar | #5d2e84 |
| Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark | 8.7 | similar | #753692 |
Perler shades near Perler Grape
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Perler Grape
No Perler purple is clearly darker than Perler Grape (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 32.
- Lighter: Perler Purple (#684b86), L* 37 against 32.
- Lighter: Perler Plum (#a75d9d), L* 50 against 32.
Using Perler Grape in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 7.4:1, a strong edge, and 1.6:1 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 Iris, is ΔE 8.9 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Grape for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S59, ΔE 3.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 5.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Grape
Perler Grape 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 Purple (ΔE 9.5).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Grape?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 24 Translucent Purple (#683e9a), ΔE 5.0: a close match. Next are Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 8.5) and Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 8.7).
What hex code is Perler Grape?
Perler Grape is #503b9c on screen: RGB 80, 59, 156, CIELAB L* 32.3, a* 34.4, b* -50.0, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Grape?
DMC 32 Blueberry Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.3, close), followed by DMC 31 Blueberry (ΔE 8.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 119 Thistle Medium (ΔE 4.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Grape?
Artkal: Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush (ΔE 3.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 5.9, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Mulberry #714875
- Perler Purple #684b86
- Perler Eggplant #6f3255
- Perler Iris #4e56a3
- Perler Midnight #2f3c55
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple Hama, ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush Artkal, ΔE 3.4
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 5.9