Perler Mulberry
Perler Mulberry (#714875 on screen) is a dark, rich purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (ΔE 3.1), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 9.1), Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 10.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 29 Eggplant (ΔE 3.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Mulberry
#714875 · RGB 113, 72, 117
Closest to Perler Mulberry in other brands
- DMC 29 Eggplant ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium ΔE 6.3 similar
- Madeira 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark ΔE 6.8 similar
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 10.8 loose
- Artkal S SE9 Dark Mauve ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 9.1 similar
Perler Mulberry at a glance
| Product code | 80-15258 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Mulberry |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #714875 |
| RGB | 113, 72, 117 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.8, a* 25.6, b* -18.7 |
| HSL | 295°, 24 %, 37 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 6.3:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Mulberry in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Mulberry. The closest is Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (ΔE 3.1, 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 24 Translucent Purple | 10.8 | loose | #683e9a |
| Hama 07 Purple | 13.1 | loose | #712297 |
| Hama 82 Plum | 13.5 | loose | #91175a |
| Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve | 3.1 | close | #704b6d |
| Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple | 5.6 | close | #64427e |
| Artkal S134 Amethyst | 9.5 | similar | #803897 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 9.1 | similar | #644591 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 15.1 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Mulberry
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 29 maps to Perler Mulberry with ΔE 3.9, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 29 Eggplant | 3.9 | close | #674076 |
| DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark | 4.1 | close | #6c3a6e |
| Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium | 6.3 | similar | #744f68 |
| Anchor 99 Violet | 6.8 | similar | #873876 |
| Madeira 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark | 6.8 | similar | #5e445e |
Perler shades near Perler Mulberry
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Perler Mulberry
Perler purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Mulberry, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Plum (#a75d9d), L* 50 against 37.
- Lighter: Perler Orchid (#b1628e), L* 52 against 37.
- Lighter: Perler Fuchsia (#cb59b9), L* 55 against 37.
- Darker: Perler Grape (#503b9c), L* 32 against 37.
- Darker: Perler Eggplant (#6f3255), L* 30 against 37.
Using Perler Mulberry in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 6.3:1 (a clear edge); against Perler Cocoa only 1.9:1. That makes Mulberry 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 Purple, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Mulberry for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE9, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 24, ΔE 10.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Mulberry
Perler Mulberry 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 Purple (ΔE 5.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Mulberry?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 24 Translucent Purple (#683e9a), ΔE 10.8: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 13.1) and Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 13.5).
What hex code is Perler Mulberry?
Perler Mulberry is #714875 on screen: RGB 113, 72, 117, CIELAB L* 36.8, a* 25.6, b* -18.7, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Mulberry?
DMC 29 Eggplant is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.9, close), followed by DMC 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark (ΔE 4.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium (ΔE 6.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Mulberry?
Artkal: Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve (ΔE 3.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 9.1, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Plum #a75d9d
- Perler Orchid #b1628e
- Perler Grape #503b9c
- Perler Eggplant #6f3255
- Perler Purple #684b86
- Perler Raspberry #983864
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple Hama, ΔE 10.8
- Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve Artkal, ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 9.1