Perler Midnight
On screen, Perler Midnight is #2f3c55: a dark, soft blue. Nearest beads: Artkal S64 Black Rock (ΔE 4.7), Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 7.2), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 9.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark (ΔE 6.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Midnight
#2f3c55 · RGB 47, 60, 85
Closest to Perler Midnight in other brands
- DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark ΔE 6.2 similar
- Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 7.2 similar
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 9.9 similar
Perler Midnight at a glance
| Product code | 80-15201 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Midnight |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #2f3c55 |
| RGB | 47, 60, 85 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 25.2, a* 2.2, b* -16.8 |
| HSL | 219°, 29 %, 26 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 25.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 9.5:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.2:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Midnight in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Midnight. The closest is Artkal S64 Black Rock (ΔE 4.7, 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 116 Midnight Blue | 7.2 | similar | #222838 |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 10.5 | loose | #445059 |
| Hama 108 Aubergine | 10.5 | loose | #2a2536 |
| Artkal S64 Black Rock | 4.7 | close | #36384d |
| Artkal S69 Mine Shaft | 9.0 | similar | #383e44 |
| Artkal S158 Pepper | 10.0 | loose | #3a3e42 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 9.9 | similar | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 15.3 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Midnight
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 820 maps to Perler Midnight with ΔE 6.2, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark | 6.2 | similar | #0e365c |
| DMC 336 Navy Blue | 7.2 | similar | #253b73 |
| Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark | 2.9 | very close | #233856 |
| Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark | 3.5 | close | #2d3f54 |
| Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark | 8.1 | similar | #052b58 |
Perler shades near Perler Midnight
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Midnight
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Midnight, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), L* 34 against 25.
- Lighter: Perler Iris (#4e56a3), L* 39 against 25.
- Lighter: Perler Denim (#4c6388), L* 42 against 25.
- Darker: Perler Dark Spruce (#14313b), L* 19 against 25.
Using Perler Midnight in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 9.5:1 (a strong edge); against Perler Cocoa only 1.2:1. That makes Midnight an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Black, is ΔE 11.6 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Midnight for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S64, ΔE 4.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 9.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Midnight
Perler Midnight 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 Black (ΔE 11.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Midnight?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 116 Midnight Blue (#222838), ΔE 7.2: a similar shade. Next are Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.5) and Hama 108 Aubergine (ΔE 10.5).
What hex code is Perler Midnight?
Perler Midnight is #2f3c55 on screen: RGB 47, 60, 85, CIELAB L* 25.2, a* 2.2, b* -16.8, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Midnight?
DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.2, similar), followed by DMC 336 Navy Blue (ΔE 7.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 2.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Midnight?
Artkal: Artkal S64 Black Rock (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 9.9, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Dark Blue #0e5092
- Perler Denim #4c6388
- Perler Dark Spruce #14313b
- Perler Black #323234
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue Hama, ΔE 7.2
- Artkal S64 Black Rock Artkal, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 9.9
- Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 2.9