Perler Raspberry
Perler Raspberry is a dark, rich red fuse bead, #983864 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 4.9), Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 5.7), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 718 Plum (ΔE 3.4).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Raspberry
#983864 · RGB 152, 56, 100
Closest to Perler Raspberry in other brands
- DMC 718 Plum ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 604 Plum ΔE 6.0 similar
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.1 similar
Perler Raspberry at a glance
| Product code | 80-19088 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Raspberry |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #983864 |
| RGB | 152, 56, 100 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.6, a* 44.5, b* -4.8 |
| HSL | 333°, 46 %, 41 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 5.9:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.0:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Raspberry in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Raspberry. The closest is Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 4.9, 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 82 Plum | 5.7 | close | #91175a |
| Hama 29 Claret | 13.0 | loose | #bf0142 |
| Hama 118 Maroon Red | 14.7 | loose | #612932 |
| Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood | 4.9 | close | #921e5d |
| Artkal S38 Burgundy | 7.7 | similar | #a3134a |
| Artkal SE9 Dark Mauve | 11.4 | loose | #704b6d |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 8.1 | similar | #813547 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 18.8 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Raspberry
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 718 maps to Perler Raspberry with ΔE 3.4, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 718 Plum | 3.4 | close | #9c2462 |
| DMC 917 Plum Medium | 5.2 | close | #9b1359 |
| Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark | 3.5 | close | #8a3059 |
| Anchor 88 Orchid Medium Dark | 5.3 | close | #ae1164 |
| Madeira 604 Plum | 6.0 | similar | #a83b5b |
Perler shades near Perler Raspberry
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Raspberry
Perler reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Raspberry, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65), L* 48 against 39.
- Lighter: Perler Magenta (#e04284), L* 53 against 39.
- Lighter: Perler Pink (#d45496), L* 55 against 39.
- Darker: Perler Cranapple (#843947), L* 35 against 39.
Using Perler Raspberry in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 5.9:1 (a clear edge); against Perler Cocoa only 2.0:1. That makes Raspberry 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 Eggplant, is ΔE 8.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Raspberry for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S49, ΔE 4.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 8.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Raspberry
Perler Raspberry 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 Raspberry (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Raspberry?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 82 Plum (#91175a), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 13.0) and Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 14.7).
What hex code is Perler Raspberry?
Perler Raspberry is #983864 on screen: RGB 152, 56, 100, CIELAB L* 38.6, a* 44.5, b* -4.8, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Raspberry?
DMC 718 Plum is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.4, close), followed by DMC 917 Plum Medium (ΔE 5.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark (ΔE 3.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Raspberry?
Artkal: Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 4.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.1, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Fruit Punch #ca3b65
- Perler Magenta #e04284
- Perler Cherry #9d2b3a
- Perler Cranapple #843947
- Perler Eggplant #6f3255
- Perler Mulberry #714875
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 82 Plum Hama, ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S49 Mulberry Wood Artkal, ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 8.1