Perler Mist
On screen, Perler Mist is #93b0bd: a light, muted blue. Nearest beads: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 2.5), Artkal SG3 Glow Blue (ΔE 7.0), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 12.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 932 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 4.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Mist
#93b0bd · RGB 147, 176, 189
Closest to Perler Mist in other brands
- DMC 932 Antique Blue Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 1.5 very close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 2.5 very close
- Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 12.3 loose
Perler Mist at a glance
| Product code | 80-15215 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Mist |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #93b0bd |
| RGB | 147, 176, 189 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.1, a* -7.0, b* -9.9 |
| HSL | 199°, 24 %, 66 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.0:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Mist in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Mist, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 2.5). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 2.5 | very close | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 5.5 | close | #a5b3c0 |
| Hama 17 Grey | 10.9 | loose | #838f98 |
| Artkal SG3 Glow Blue | 7.0 | similar | #6fadc1 |
| Artkal S44 Sky Blue | 7.7 | similar | #a7cdde |
| Artkal S79 Light Gray | 8.7 | similar | #a7acad |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 12.3 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 13.6 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Mist
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 932, Perler Mist is a close match (ΔE 4.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 932 Antique Blue Light | 4.9 | close | #a2b5c6 |
| DMC 519 Sky Blue | 5.0 | close | #7eb1c8 |
| Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light | 1.4 | very close | #8dacb9 |
| Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light | 3.5 | close | #9fb3c1 |
| Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light | 1.5 | very close | #98b5c3 |
Perler shades near Perler Mist
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Mist
No Perler blue is clearly lighter than Perler Mist (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), L* 61 against 70.
- Darker: Perler Thistle (#8c8ca7), L* 59 against 70.
- Darker: Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), L* 58 against 70.
Using Perler Mist in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 6.0:1, a clear edge, against 2.0:1 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 Robin's Egg, is ΔE 8.1 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Mist for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 97, ΔE 2.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 12.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Mist
Perler Mist 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 Light Grey (ΔE 9.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Mist?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (#8aafc2), ΔE 2.5: a very close match. Next are Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 5.5) and Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 10.9).
What hex code is Perler Mist?
Perler Mist is #93b0bd on screen: RGB 147, 176, 189, CIELAB L* 70.1, a* -7.0, b* -9.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Mist?
DMC 932 Antique Blue Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.9, close), followed by DMC 519 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light (ΔE 1.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Mist?
Artkal: Artkal SG3 Glow Blue (ΔE 7.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 12.3, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Blueberry Creme #85a8e3
- Perler Pastel Blue #4a9ccf
- Perler Robin's Egg #a9cdd5
- Perler Pewter #94a19d
- Perler Light Grey #b3bab8
- Perler Grey #909497
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue Hama, ΔE 2.5
- Artkal SG3 Glow Blue Artkal, ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 12.3
- Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light Anchor thread, ΔE 1.4