Perler Orchid
Perler Orchid (#b1628e on screen) is a medium, rich purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal SE8 Mauve (ΔE 5.1), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 12.7), Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 14.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 553 Violet (ΔE 3.0).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Orchid
#b1628e · RGB 177, 98, 142
Closest to Perler Orchid in other brands
- DMC 553 Violet ΔE 3.0 close
- Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light ΔE 5.5 close
- Madeira 605 Plum Light ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink ΔE 14.1 loose
- Artkal S SE8 Mauve ΔE 5.1 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 12.7 loose
Perler Orchid at a glance
| Product code | 80-15210 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Orchid |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #b1628e |
| RGB | 177, 98, 142 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 51.9, a* 37.6, b* -10.2 |
| HSL | 327°, 34 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 51.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 3.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.3:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Orchid in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Orchid. The closest is Artkal SE8 Mauve (ΔE 5.1, 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 48 Pastel Pink | 14.1 | loose | #d67ad1 |
| Hama 96 Pastel Lilac | 14.4 | loose | #b491ad |
| Hama 06 Pink | 15.8 | loose | #ea8aa5 |
| Artkal SE8 Mauve | 5.1 | close | #af739a |
| Artkal S25 Hot Pink | 8.1 | similar | #dc519a |
| Artkal S130 Fuschia | 8.5 | similar | #d6668e |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 12.7 | loose | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 19.1 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Orchid
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 553, Perler Orchid is a close match (ΔE 3.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 553 Violet | 3.0 | close | #a3638b |
| DMC 3607 Plum Light | 6.2 | similar | #c54989 |
| Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light | 5.5 | close | #b66aa6 |
| Anchor 98 Violet Medium | 6.8 | similar | #9f538c |
| Madeira 605 Plum Light | 8.3 | similar | #cd6b89 |
Perler shades near Perler Orchid
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Perler Orchid
Perler purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Orchid, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Fuchsia (#cb59b9), L* 55 against 52.
- Lighter: Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf), L* 57 against 52.
- Lighter: Perler Lavender (#af9fce), L* 68 against 52.
- Darker: Perler Purple (#684b86), L* 37 against 52.
- Darker: Perler Mulberry (#714875), L* 37 against 52.
- Darker: Perler Grape (#503b9c), L* 32 against 52.
Using Perler Orchid in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.3:1 next to Perler Cocoa. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Plum, is ΔE 6.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Orchid for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE8, ΔE 5.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 48, ΔE 14.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Orchid
Perler Orchid 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 Plum (ΔE 6.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Orchid?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 48 Pastel Pink (#d67ad1), ΔE 14.1: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 14.4) and Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 15.8).
What hex code is Perler Orchid?
Perler Orchid is #b1628e on screen: RGB 177, 98, 142, CIELAB L* 51.9, a* 37.6, b* -10.2, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Orchid?
DMC 553 Violet is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.0, close), followed by DMC 3607 Plum Light (ΔE 6.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light (ΔE 5.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Orchid?
Artkal: Artkal SE8 Mauve (ΔE 5.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 12.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Fuchsia #cb59b9
- Perler Pastel Lavender #937fbf
- Perler Plum #a75d9d
- Perler Mulberry #714875
- Perler Pink #d45496
- Perler Bubblegum #d8729a
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink Hama, ΔE 14.1
- Artkal SE8 Mauve Artkal, ΔE 5.1
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 12.7