Perler Red
On screen, Perler Red is #b0353c: a dark, vivid red. Nearest beads: Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 3.3), Artkal SL3 Glitter Red (ΔE 4.0), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 9.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 304 Red Medium (ΔE 2.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Red
#b0353c · RGB 176, 53, 60
Closest to Perler Red in other brands
- DMC 304 Red Medium ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 1025 Peony Medium Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 401 Terracotta ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 13 Transparent Red ΔE 3.3 close
- Artkal S SL3 Glitter Red ΔE 4.0 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 9.1 similar
Perler Red at a glance
| Product code | 80-19005 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Red |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #b0353c |
| RGB | 176, 53, 60 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.4, a* 50.0, b* 24.7 |
| HSL | 357°, 54 %, 45 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 5.3:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.2:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Red in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Red. The closest is Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 3.3, 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 13 Transparent Red | 3.3 | close | #c02435 |
| Hama 114 Cherry Red | 5.0 | close | #9a2c31 |
| Hama 29 Claret | 6.4 | similar | #bf0142 |
| Artkal SL3 Glitter Red | 4.0 | close | #c22933 |
| Artkal S58 Paprika | 4.0 | close | #b11836 |
| Artkal S34 Red | 4.7 | close | #b61927 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 9.1 | similar | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 12.5 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Red
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 304, Perler Red is a very close match (ΔE 2.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 304 Red Medium | 2.9 | very close | #b71f33 |
| DMC 326 Rose Very Dark | 4.0 | close | #b33b4b |
| Anchor 1025 Peony Medium Dark | 5.7 | close | #ad1123 |
| Anchor 39 Blossom Pink Dark | 6.1 | similar | #b11520 |
| Madeira 401 Terracotta | 5.8 | close | #98292d |
Perler shades near Perler Red
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Red
Perler reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Red, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65), L* 48 against 41.
- Lighter: Perler Tomato (#d14337), L* 49 against 41.
- Lighter: Perler Magenta (#e04284), L* 53 against 41.
- Darker: Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a), L* 36 against 41.
- Darker: Perler Cranapple (#843947), L* 35 against 41.
Using Perler Red in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 5.3:1, a clear edge, and 2.2:1 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 Cherry, is ΔE 5.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Red for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 13, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N19, ΔE 9.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Red
Perler Red 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 Red (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Red?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 13 Transparent Red (#c02435), ΔE 3.3: a close match. Next are Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 5.0) and Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 6.4).
What hex code is Perler Red?
Perler Red is #b0353c on screen: RGB 176, 53, 60, CIELAB L* 41.4, a* 50.0, b* 24.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Red?
DMC 304 Red Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.9, very close), followed by DMC 326 Rose Very Dark (ΔE 4.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1025 Peony Medium Dark (ΔE 5.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Red?
Artkal: Artkal SL3 Glitter Red (ΔE 4.0, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 9.1, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Fruit Punch #ca3b65
- Perler Tomato #d14337
- Perler Cherry #9d2b3a
- Perler Cranapple #843947
- Perler Rust #995043
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 13 Transparent Red Hama, ΔE 3.3
- Artkal SL3 Glitter Red Artkal, ΔE 4.0
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 9.1