Perler Hot Coral
Perler Hot Coral (#dd595b on screen) is a medium, vivid red 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S87 Coral Red (ΔE 4.1), Hama 44 Pastel Red (ΔE 5.9), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 8.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 350 Coral Medium (ΔE 4.1).
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Perler Hot Coral
#dd595b · RGB 221, 89, 91
Closest to Perler Hot Coral in other brands
- DMC 350 Coral Medium ΔE 4.1 close
- Anchor 10 Salmon Medium ΔE 3.2 close
- Madeira 214 Coral Medium ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 44 Pastel Red ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S87 Coral Red ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 8.4 similar
Perler Hot Coral at a glance
| Product code | 80-19059 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Hot Coral |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #dd595b |
| RGB | 221, 89, 91 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.4, a* 51.8, b* 25.7 |
| HSL | 359°, 66 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 3.2:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Hot Coral in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Hot Coral. The closest is Artkal S87 Coral Red (ΔE 4.1, 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 44 Pastel Red | 5.9 | close | #f96160 |
| Hama 33 Cerise | 5.9 | close | #ff3956 |
| Hama 35 Neon Red | 8.7 | similar | #ff2833 |
| Artkal S87 Coral Red | 4.1 | close | #ec625e |
| Artkal SP5 Pearlescent Red | 6.8 | similar | #d63c53 |
| Artkal S84 Deep Chestnut | 7.1 | similar | #be5d65 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 8.4 | similar | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 14.5 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Hot Coral
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 350, Perler Hot Coral is a close match (ΔE 4.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 350 Coral Medium | 4.1 | close | #e04848 |
| DMC 351 Coral | 4.7 | close | #e96a67 |
| Anchor 10 Salmon Medium | 3.2 | close | #e15a52 |
| Anchor 1024 Peony Medium | 4.7 | close | #c65656 |
| Madeira 214 Coral Medium | 4.0 | close | #ec414d |
Perler shades near Perler Hot Coral
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Hot Coral
Perler reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Hot Coral, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Tangerine (#fd5918), L* 60 against 55.
- Lighter: Perler Bubblegum (#d8729a), L* 61 against 55.
- Lighter: Perler Salmon (#e1747a), L* 62 against 55.
- Darker: Perler Tomato (#d14337), L* 49 against 55.
- Darker: Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65), L* 48 against 55.
- Darker: Perler Red (#b0353c), L* 41 against 55.
Using Perler Hot Coral in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 3.7:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.2:1 next to Perler White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Salmon, is ΔE 7.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Hot Coral for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S87, ΔE 4.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N19, ΔE 8.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Hot Coral
Perler Hot Coral 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 Hot Coral (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Hot Coral?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 44 Pastel Red (#f96160), ΔE 5.9: a close match. Next are Hama 33 Cerise (ΔE 5.9) and Hama 35 Neon Red (ΔE 8.7).
What hex code is Perler Hot Coral?
Perler Hot Coral is #dd595b on screen: RGB 221, 89, 91, CIELAB L* 55.4, a* 51.8, b* 25.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Hot Coral?
DMC 350 Coral Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.1, close), followed by DMC 351 Coral (ΔE 4.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 10 Salmon Medium (ΔE 3.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Hot Coral?
Artkal: Artkal S87 Coral Red (ΔE 4.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 8.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Bubblegum #d8729a
- Perler Salmon #e1747a
- Perler Spice #d9593a
- Perler Tomato #d14337
- Perler Rose #d25d72
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 44 Pastel Red Hama, ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S87 Coral Red Artkal, ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 8.4