Perler Pastel Blue
On screen, Perler Pastel Blue is #4a9ccf: a medium, rich blue. Nearest beads: Artkal S53 Turquoise (ΔE 2.7), Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 7.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 826 Blue Medium (ΔE 4.6).
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Perler Pastel Blue
#4a9ccf · RGB 74, 156, 207
Closest to Perler Pastel Blue in other brands
- DMC 826 Blue Medium ΔE 4.6 close
- Anchor 1090 Electric Blue ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S53 Turquoise ΔE 2.7 very close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 7.8 similar
Perler Pastel Blue at a glance
| Product code | 80-19052 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #4a9ccf |
| RGB | 74, 156, 207 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 61.4, a* -9.3, b* -33.5 |
| HSL | 203°, 58 %, 55 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 61.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.6:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Pastel Blue in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Pastel Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S53 Turquoise (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 5.4 | close | #51aee4 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 6.1 | similar | #489ab9 |
| Hama 73 Translucent Aqua | 6.8 | similar | #59aef5 |
| Artkal S53 Turquoise | 2.7 | very close | #55a4d9 |
| Artkal S101 Electric Blue | 4.7 | close | #00a7e3 |
| Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue | 5.9 | close | #6aaedb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 7.8 | similar | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 14.4 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Pastel Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 826 maps to Perler Pastel Blue with ΔE 4.6, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 826 Blue Medium | 4.6 | close | #6b9ebf |
| DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark | 5.2 | close | #5a8fb8 |
| Anchor 1090 Electric Blue | 4.5 | close | #3ea9ea |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 4.8 | close | #00a6de |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 4.3 | close | #0093d7 |
Perler shades near Perler Pastel Blue
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Pastel Blue
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pastel Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Blueberry Creme (#85a8e3), L* 68 against 61.
- Lighter: Perler Mist (#93b0bd), L* 70 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), L* 55 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7), L* 55 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), L* 48 against 61.
Using Perler Pastel Blue in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 4.6:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 2.6:1, so Pastel Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Turquoise, is ΔE 5.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S53, ΔE 2.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 7.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Pastel Blue
Perler Pastel 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.
There is also a mini version, Perler Mini Pastel Blue (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Pastel Blue?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 46 Pastel Blue (#51aee4), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 6.1) and Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (ΔE 6.8).
What hex code is Perler Pastel Blue?
Perler Pastel Blue is #4a9ccf on screen: RGB 74, 156, 207, CIELAB L* 61.4, a* -9.3, b* -33.5, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Pastel Blue?
DMC 826 Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.6, close), followed by DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark (ΔE 5.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1090 Electric Blue (ΔE 4.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Pastel Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S53 Turquoise (ΔE 2.7, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 7.8, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Blueberry Creme #85a8e3
- Perler Mist #93b0bd
- Perler Turquoise #0098c5
- Perler Light Blue #278cc9
- Perler Peacock #0090ac
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue Hama, ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S53 Turquoise Artkal, ΔE 2.7
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 7.8