Perler Light Blue
Perler Light Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #278cc9 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S54 Light Blue (ΔE 3.3), Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 8.9), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark (ΔE 4.8).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Light Blue
#278cc9 · RGB 39, 140, 201
Closest to Perler Light Blue in other brands
- DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 2.3 very close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 2.7 very close
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue ΔE 8.9 similar
- Artkal S S54 Light Blue ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.4 loose
Perler Light Blue at a glance
| Product code | 80-19009 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #278cc9 |
| RGB | 39, 140, 201 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.5, a* -7.0, b* -39.5 |
| HSL | 203°, 68 %, 47 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.5 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 Light Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Light Blue. The closest is Artkal S54 Light Blue (ΔE 3.3, 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 15 Transparent Blue | 8.9 | similar | #487ed5 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 8.9 | similar | #489ab9 |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 9.9 | similar | #037a9f |
| Artkal S54 Light Blue | 3.3 | close | #0084ce |
| Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue | 4.0 | close | #3687b2 |
| Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue | 5.7 | close | #0084b2 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 10.4 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 11.1 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Light Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 322, Perler Light Blue is a close match (ΔE 4.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark | 4.8 | close | #5a8fb8 |
| DMC 825 Blue Dark | 6.1 | similar | #4781a5 |
| Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium | 2.3 | very close | #0088d3 |
| Anchor 977 Sea Blue Medium | 6.9 | similar | #6189aa |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 2.7 | very close | #0093d7 |
Perler shades near Perler Light Blue
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Light Blue
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Light Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), L* 58 against 55.
- Lighter: Perler Thistle (#8c8ca7), L* 59 against 55.
- Lighter: Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), L* 61 against 55.
- Darker: Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), L* 48 against 55.
- Darker: Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), L* 42 against 55.
- Darker: Perler Denim (#4c6388), L* 42 against 55.
Using Perler Light Blue 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 Pastel Blue, is ΔE 5.7 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S54, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 10.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Light Blue
Perler Light Blue 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 Light Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Light Blue?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), ΔE 8.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 8.9) and Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Perler Light Blue?
Perler Light Blue is #278cc9 on screen: RGB 39, 140, 201, CIELAB L* 55.5, a* -7.0, b* -39.5, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Light Blue?
DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.8, close), followed by DMC 825 Blue Dark (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 2.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Light Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S54 Light Blue (ΔE 3.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Turquoise #0098c5
- Perler Pastel Blue #4a9ccf
- Perler Neon Blue #406ae1
- Perler Cobalt #0065b1
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
- Perler Peacock #0090ac
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue Hama, ΔE 8.9
- Artkal S54 Light Blue Artkal, ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 10.4
- Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 2.3