Perler Lavender
Perler Lavender is a light, soft purple fuse bead, #af9fce on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 3.1), Artkal S131 Candy Violet (ΔE 3.1), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 5.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Lavender
#af9fce · RGB 175, 159, 206
Closest to Perler Lavender in other brands
- DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium ΔE 5.2 close
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light ΔE 7.2 similar
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.2 similar
- Artkal S S131 Candy Violet ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 3.1 close
Perler Lavender at a glance
| Product code | 80-15182 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Lavender |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #af9fce |
| RGB | 175, 159, 206 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.3, a* 15.1, b* -21.9 |
| HSL | 260°, 32 %, 72 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 5.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Lavender in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Lavender. The closest is Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 3.1, 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 96 Pastel Lilac | 9.2 | similar | #b491ad |
| Hama 106 Light Lavender | 10.0 | loose | #ccc5ed |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 14.6 | loose | #d67ad1 |
| Artkal S131 Candy Violet | 3.1 | close | #b8aad9 |
| Artkal S152 Lilac | 5.5 | close | #aeaddc |
| Artkal S33 Maverick | 7.6 | similar | #c0b7d7 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 3.1 | close | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 16.8 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Lavender
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 340, Perler Lavender is a close match (ΔE 5.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium | 5.2 | close | #ada7c7 |
| DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark | 6.2 | similar | #9891b6 |
| Anchor 108 Lavender Light | 5.1 | close | #c29fd0 |
| Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light | 9.4 | similar | #ab92a8 |
| Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light | 7.2 | similar | #c9a5cb |
Perler shades near Perler Lavender
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Perler Lavender
No Perler purple is clearly lighter than Perler Lavender (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf), L* 57 against 68.
- Darker: Perler Fuchsia (#cb59b9), L* 55 against 68.
- Darker: Perler Orchid (#b1628e), L* 52 against 68.
Using Perler Lavender in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 5.7:1, a clear edge, against 2.1:1 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 Pastel Lavender, is ΔE 10.4 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Lavender for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N24, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 96, ΔE 9.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Lavender
Perler Lavender 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 Pastel Lavender (ΔE 10.4).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Lavender?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (#b491ad), ΔE 9.2: a similar shade. Next are Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 10.0) and Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 14.6).
What hex code is Perler Lavender?
Perler Lavender is #af9fce on screen: RGB 175, 159, 206, CIELAB L* 68.3, a* 15.1, b* -21.9, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Lavender?
DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.2, close), followed by DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 6.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 108 Lavender Light (ΔE 5.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Lavender?
Artkal: Artkal S131 Candy Violet (ΔE 3.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Pastel Lavender #937fbf
- Perler Fuchsia #cb59b9
- Perler Thistle #8c8ca7
- Perler Twilight Plum #c685b1
- Perler Frosted Lilac #cdb7c3
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac Hama, ΔE 9.2
- Artkal S131 Candy Violet Artkal, ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light Anchor thread, ΔE 5.1