Perler Neon Blue
On screen, Perler Neon Blue is #406ae1: a medium, vivid blue. Nearest beads: Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (ΔE 4.6), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 5.5), Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 8.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Neon Blue
#406ae1 · RGB 64, 106, 225
Closest to Perler Neon Blue in other brands
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 8.9 similar
- Anchor 146 Delft Blue ΔE 7.8 similar
- Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 5.8 close
- Artkal S S141 Horizon Blue ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 5.5 close
Perler Neon Blue at a glance
| Product code | 80-15089 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Neon Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #406ae1 |
| RGB | 64, 106, 225 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.0, a* 25.5, b* -64.9 |
| HSL | 224°, 73 %, 57 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 4.1:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Neon Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Neon Blue. The closest is Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (ΔE 4.6, 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 119 Sky Blue | 5.8 | close | #4167b4 |
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 7.3 | similar | #487ed5 |
| Hama 09 Light Blue | 7.7 | similar | #025bc3 |
| Artkal S141 Horizon Blue | 4.6 | close | #4d74c6 |
| Artkal S142 Cobolt | 4.6 | close | #416dbe |
| Artkal SE6 Neptune | 4.9 | close | #2a63c8 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 5.5 | close | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 18.1 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Neon Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 798, Perler Neon Blue is a similar shade (ΔE 8.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 8.9 | similar | #466a8e |
| DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | 9.7 | similar | #5c7294 |
| Anchor 146 Delft Blue | 7.8 | similar | #3870a9 |
| Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | 9.0 | similar | #3161a1 |
| Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark | 7.7 | similar | #0054d7 |
Perler shades near Perler Neon Blue
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Neon Blue
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Neon Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7), L* 55 against 48.
- Lighter: Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), L* 55 against 48.
- Lighter: Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), L* 58 against 48.
- Darker: Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), L* 42 against 48.
- Darker: Perler Denim (#4c6388), L* 42 against 48.
- Darker: Perler Iris (#4e56a3), L* 39 against 48.
Using Perler Neon Blue in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 4.1:1, a visible but soft edge, and 2.9:1 next to Perler Cocoa. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Cobalt, is ΔE 9.4 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Neon Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S141, ΔE 4.6) and Hama the furthest (Hama 119, ΔE 5.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
The name says neon: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Neon Blue
Perler Neon Blue 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 Dark Blue (ΔE 13.9).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Neon Blue?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 119 Sky Blue (#4167b4), ΔE 5.8: a close match. Next are Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 7.3) and Hama 09 Light Blue (ΔE 7.7).
What hex code is Perler Neon Blue?
Perler Neon Blue is #406ae1 on screen: RGB 64, 106, 225, CIELAB L* 48.0, a* 25.5, b* -64.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Neon Blue?
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 8.9, similar), followed by DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark (ΔE 9.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 146 Delft Blue (ΔE 7.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Neon Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (ΔE 4.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 5.5, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
- Perler Light Blue #278cc9
- Perler Cobalt #0065b1
- Perler Iris #4e56a3
- Perler Denim #4c6388
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 119 Sky Blue Hama, ΔE 5.8
- Artkal S141 Horizon Blue Artkal, ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 5.5
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark DMC thread, ΔE 8.9