Perler Magenta
On screen, Perler Magenta is #e04284: a medium, vivid red. Nearest beads: Artkal S26 Magenta (ΔE 1.1), Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (ΔE 4.8), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 8.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark (ΔE 3.8).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Magenta
#e04284 · RGB 224, 66, 132
Closest to Perler Magenta in other brands
- DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Anchor 68 Raspberry Medium Light ΔE 5.6 close
- Madeira 701 Cerise Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia ΔE 4.8 close
- Artkal S S26 Magenta ΔE 1.1 very close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 8.6 similar
Perler Magenta at a glance
| Product code | 80-19038 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Magenta |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #e04284 |
| RGB | 224, 66, 132 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 53.4, a* 65.5, b* -1.2 |
| HSL | 335°, 72 %, 57 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 53.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 3.4:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Magenta in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Magenta, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S26 Magenta (ΔE 1.1). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia | 4.8 | close | #ff208d |
| Hama 33 Cerise | 14.6 | loose | #ff3956 |
| Hama 06 Pink | 15.1 | loose | #ea8aa5 |
| Artkal S26 Magenta | 1.1 | very close | #da4383 |
| Artkal S25 Hot Pink | 4.9 | close | #dc519a |
| Artkal S88 Dark Pink | 5.1 | close | #d62779 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 8.6 | similar | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 18.2 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Magenta
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3804, Perler Magenta is a close match (ΔE 3.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark | 3.8 | close | #e02876 |
| DMC 3805 Cyclamen Pink | 4.1 | close | #f3478b |
| Anchor 68 Raspberry Medium Light | 5.6 | close | #c24f77 |
| Anchor 62 Magenta Medium | 6.2 | similar | #eb5d8a |
| Madeira 701 Cerise Light | 1.7 | very close | #d74c84 |
Perler shades near Perler Magenta
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Magenta
Perler reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Magenta, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Tangerine (#fd5918), L* 60 against 53.
- Lighter: Perler Bubblegum (#d8729a), L* 61 against 53.
- Lighter: Perler Salmon (#e1747a), L* 62 against 53.
- Darker: Perler Tomato (#d14337), L* 49 against 53.
- Darker: Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65), L* 48 against 53.
- Darker: Perler Red (#b0353c), L* 41 against 53.
Using Perler Magenta in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 3.5:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.4:1 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 Pink, is ΔE 4.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Magenta for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S26, ΔE 1.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 8.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Magenta
Perler Magenta 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 Pink (ΔE 4.9).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Magenta?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (#ff208d), ΔE 4.8: a close match. Next are Hama 33 Cerise (ΔE 14.6) and Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 15.1).
What hex code is Perler Magenta?
Perler Magenta is #e04284 on screen: RGB 224, 66, 132, CIELAB L* 53.4, a* 65.5, b* -1.2, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Magenta?
DMC 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.8, close), followed by DMC 3805 Cyclamen Pink (ΔE 4.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 68 Raspberry Medium Light (ΔE 5.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Magenta?
Artkal: Artkal S26 Magenta (ΔE 1.1, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 8.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Pink #d45496
- Perler Rose #d25d72
- Perler Fruit Punch #ca3b65
- Perler Raspberry #983864
- Perler Bubblegum #d8729a
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia Hama, ΔE 4.8
- Artkal S26 Magenta Artkal, ΔE 1.1
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 8.6