Perler Purple
On screen, Perler Purple is #684b86: a dark, rich purple. Nearest beads: Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (ΔE 2.8), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 3.9), Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 6.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 29 Eggplant (ΔE 4.5).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Purple
#684b86 · RGB 104, 75, 134
Closest to Perler Purple in other brands
- DMC 29 Eggplant ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 110 Lavender Medium ΔE 6.5 similar
- Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark ΔE 7.4 similar
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 6.5 similar
- Artkal S SP7 Pearlescent Purple ΔE 2.8 very close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 3.9 close
Perler Purple at a glance
| Product code | 80-19007 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Purple |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #684b86 |
| RGB | 104, 75, 134 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 37.3, a* 24.7, b* -28.5 |
| HSL | 269°, 28 %, 41 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 37.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 6.2:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Purple in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Purple, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (ΔE 2.8). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 6.5 | similar | #683e9a |
| Hama 07 Purple | 11.0 | loose | #712297 |
| Hama 74 Translucent Lilac | 11.9 | loose | #5b55bd |
| Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple | 2.8 | very close | #64427e |
| Artkal S23 Royal Purple | 6.8 | similar | #644fa4 |
| Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush | 8.0 | similar | #4f3989 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 3.9 | close | #644591 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 20.1 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Purple
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 29 maps to Perler Purple with ΔE 4.5, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 29 Eggplant | 4.5 | close | #674076 |
| DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark | 7.2 | similar | #5c5478 |
| Anchor 110 Lavender Medium | 6.5 | similar | #7a52a5 |
| Anchor 119 Thistle Medium | 7.8 | similar | #503682 |
| Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark | 7.4 | similar | #753692 |
Perler shades near Perler Purple
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Perler Purple
Perler purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Purple, 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 Purple in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 6.2:1 (a clear edge); against Perler Cocoa only 1.9:1. That makes Purple 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 Mulberry, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Purple for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SP7, ΔE 2.8) and Hama the furthest (Hama 24, ΔE 6.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Purple
Perler Purple 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 Purple (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Purple?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 24 Translucent Purple (#683e9a), ΔE 6.5: a similar shade. Next are Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 11.0) and Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (ΔE 11.9).
What hex code is Perler Purple?
Perler Purple is #684b86 on screen: RGB 104, 75, 134, CIELAB L* 37.3, a* 24.7, b* -28.5, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Purple?
DMC 29 Eggplant is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.5, close), followed by DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark (ΔE 7.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 110 Lavender Medium (ΔE 6.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Purple?
Artkal: Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (ΔE 2.8, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 3.9, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Plum #a75d9d
- Perler Orchid #b1628e
- Perler Grape #503b9c
- Perler Eggplant #6f3255
- Perler Mulberry #714875
- Perler Iris #4e56a3
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple Hama, ΔE 6.5
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple Artkal, ΔE 2.8
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 3.9
- Anchor 110 Lavender Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 6.5