Perler Rich Butter
Perler Rich Butter (#f6ca69 on screen) is a light, rich yellow 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S48 Corn (ΔE 4.9), Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 7.8), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 8.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light (ΔE 1.3).
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Perler Rich Butter
#f6ca69 · RGB 246, 202, 105
Closest to Perler Rich Butter in other brands
- DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light ΔE 1.3 very close
- Anchor 305 Topaz Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Madeira 112 Yellow Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 8.5 similar
- Artkal S S48 Corn ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 7.8 similar
Perler Rich Butter at a glance
| Product code | 80-15274 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Rich Butter |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #f6ca69 |
| RGB | 246, 202, 105 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.4, a* 4.6, b* 53.5 |
| HSL | 41°, 89 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.3:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 8.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Rich Butter in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Rich Butter. The closest is Artkal S48 Corn (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 14 Transparent Yellow | 8.5 | similar | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 03 Yellow | 8.7 | similar | #e9c704 |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 9.3 | similar | #ffe660 |
| Artkal S48 Corn | 4.9 | close | #ecc03d |
| Artkal S90 Pastel Orange | 6.3 | similar | #d9b35e |
| Artkal S27 Yellow | 6.8 | similar | #eac125 |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 7.8 | similar | #f9ca00 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 11.1 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Rich Butter
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 19, Perler Rich Butter is a very close match (ΔE 1.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light | 1.3 | very close | #f7c95f |
| DMC 3821 Straw | 2.1 | very close | #f3ce75 |
| Anchor 305 Topaz Light | 2.6 | very close | #f9c654 |
| Anchor 301 Citrus | 4.1 | close | #f5d484 |
| Madeira 112 Yellow Light | 3.7 | close | #ffd97e |
Perler shades near Perler Rich Butter
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Perler Rich Butter
Perler yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Rich Butter, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Lemon (#f6d901), L* 87 against 83.
- Lighter: Perler Pastel Yellow (#e9e290), L* 89 against 83.
- Darker: Perler Slime (#c8c85c), L* 79 against 83.
- Darker: Perler Prickly Pear (#bbc938), L* 78 against 83.
- Darker: Perler Sunflower (#deba0b), L* 76 against 83.
Using Perler Rich Butter in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 8.9:1, a strong edge, against 1.3:1 next to Perler White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Yellow, is ΔE 8.1 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Rich Butter for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S48, ΔE 4.9) and Hama the furthest (Hama 14, ΔE 8.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Rich Butter
Perler Rich Butter 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 Yellow (ΔE 8.1).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Rich Butter?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (#e4aa32), ΔE 8.5: a similar shade. Next are Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 8.7) and Hama 103 Light Yellow (ΔE 9.3).
What hex code is Perler Rich Butter?
Perler Rich Butter is #f6ca69 on screen: RGB 246, 202, 105, CIELAB L* 83.4, a* 4.6, b* 53.5, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Rich Butter?
DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.3, very close), followed by DMC 3821 Straw (ΔE 2.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 305 Topaz Light (ΔE 2.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Rich Butter?
Artkal: Artkal S48 Corn (ΔE 4.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 7.8, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Lemon #f6d901
- Perler Pastel Yellow #e9e290
- Perler Slime #c8c85c
- Perler Sunflower #deba0b
- Perler Yellow #e7ce3e
- Perler Cheddar #fbb146
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow Hama, ΔE 8.5
- Artkal S48 Corn Artkal, ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N14 Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 7.8
- Anchor 305 Topaz Light Anchor thread, ΔE 2.6