Perler Light Grey
Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8 on screen) is a light gray 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 3.7), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 6.9), Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 9.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 03 Tin Medium (ΔE 4.9).
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Perler Light Grey
#b3bab8 · RGB 179, 186, 184
Closest to Perler Light Grey in other brands
- DMC 03 Tin Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Anchor 398 Gray ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 6.9 similar
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 9.6 similar
Perler Light Grey at a glance
| Product code | 80-15181 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #b3bab8 |
| RGB | 179, 186, 184 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.9, a* -2.8, b* 0.2 |
| HSL | 163°, 5 %, 72 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 7.0:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Light Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Light Grey. The closest is Artkal S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 3.7, 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 77 Cloudy White | 6.9 | similar | #ced1c8 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 7.5 | similar | #a5b3c0 |
| Hama 19 Clear | 9.2 | similar | #d8d2ce |
| Artkal S78 Ash Grey | 3.7 | close | #c2c4c2 |
| Artkal S79 Light Gray | 4.2 | close | #a7acad |
| Artkal SG1 Glow Yellow | 7.3 | similar | #c6c0b4 |
| Nabbi N10 Light Grey | 9.6 | similar | #d3cbcb |
| Nabbi N12 Ivory | 13.6 | loose | #e2d0bf |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Light Grey
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 03 maps to Perler Light Grey with ΔE 4.9, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 03 Tin Medium | 4.9 | close | #b8b8bb |
| DMC 927 Gray Green Light | 4.9 | close | #bdcbcb |
| Anchor 398 Gray | 3.7 | close | #afb0ad |
| Anchor 848 Blue Mist | 4.2 | close | #afbfba |
| Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light | 5.1 | close | #afb9c1 |
Perler shades near Perler Light Grey
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Perler Light Grey
No Perler gray is clearly lighter than Perler Light Grey (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Pewter (#94a19d), L* 65 against 75.
- Darker: Perler Grey (#909497), L* 61 against 75.
- Darker: Perler Stone (#988c8c), L* 59 against 75.
Using Perler Light Grey in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 7.0:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 1.7:1, so Light Grey pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Pewter, is ΔE 8.2 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S78, ΔE 3.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N10, ΔE 9.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Light Grey
Perler Light Grey 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 Grey (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Light Grey?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 77 Cloudy White (#ced1c8), ΔE 6.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 7.5) and Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 9.2).
What hex code is Perler Light Grey?
Perler Light Grey is #b3bab8 on screen: RGB 179, 186, 184, CIELAB L* 74.9, a* -2.8, b* 0.2, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Light Grey?
DMC 03 Tin Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.9, close), followed by DMC 927 Gray Green Light (ΔE 4.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 398 Gray (ΔE 3.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Light Grey?
Artkal: Artkal S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 3.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N10 Light Grey (ΔE 9.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Pewter #94a19d
- Perler Grey #909497
- Perler Mist #93b0bd
- Perler Robin's Egg #a9cdd5
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow #dedace
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 77 Cloudy White Hama, ΔE 6.9
- Artkal S78 Ash Grey Artkal, ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey Nabbi, ΔE 9.6
- Anchor 398 Gray Anchor thread, ΔE 3.7