Perler Slate Blue
Perler Slate Blue is a medium gray fuse bead, #5e6d7b on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S42 Silver (ΔE 4.7), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.6), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 13.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 7.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Slate Blue
#5e6d7b · RGB 94, 109, 123
Closest to Perler Slate Blue in other brands
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Anchor 921 Denim Medium ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium ΔE 7.1 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 10.6 loose
- Artkal S S42 Silver ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 13.4 loose
Perler Slate Blue at a glance
| Product code | 80-15252 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Slate Blue |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #5e6d7b |
| RGB | 94, 109, 123 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.3, a* -2.3, b* -9.6 |
| HSL | 209°, 13 %, 43 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 4.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.6:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Slate Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Slate Blue. The closest is Artkal S42 Silver (ΔE 4.7, 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 71 Dark Grey | 10.6 | loose | #445059 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 11.7 | loose | #4167b4 |
| Hama 83 Petrol Blue | 13.0 | loose | #037a9f |
| Artkal S42 Silver | 4.7 | close | #676b73 |
| Artkal S43 Dark Gray | 6.0 | close | #70757b |
| Artkal S156 Steel Grey | 6.6 | similar | #5a5f65 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 13.4 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 15.5 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Slate Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 930 maps to Perler Slate Blue with ΔE 7.3, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark | 7.3 | similar | #455c71 |
| DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | 7.6 | similar | #5c7294 |
| Anchor 921 Denim Medium | 3.6 | close | #567080 |
| Anchor 1034 Antique | 4.6 | close | #5d758c |
| Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium | 7.1 | similar | #486f7f |
Perler shades near Perler Slate Blue
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Perler Slate Blue
Perler grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Slate Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Stone (#988c8c), L* 59 against 45.
- Lighter: Perler Grey (#909497), L* 61 against 45.
- Lighter: Perler Pewter (#94a19d), L* 65 against 45.
- Darker: Perler Dark Grey (#585c61), L* 39 against 45.
- Darker: Perler Charcoal (#4f595a), L* 37 against 45.
- Darker: Perler Black (#323234), L* 21 against 45.
Using Perler Slate Blue in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 4.6:1 (a clear edge); against Perler Cocoa only 2.6:1. That makes Slate Blue 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 Dark Grey, is ΔE 7.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Slate Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S42, ΔE 4.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 13.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Slate Blue
Perler Slate 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.
The Perler Mini range has no bead of the same number; its closest mini color is Perler Mini Dark Grey (ΔE 7.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Slate Blue?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 71 Dark Grey (#445059), ΔE 10.6: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 11.7) and Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 13.0).
What hex code is Perler Slate Blue?
Perler Slate Blue is #5e6d7b on screen: RGB 94, 109, 123, CIELAB L* 45.3, a* -2.3, b* -9.6, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Slate Blue?
DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.3, similar), followed by DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark (ΔE 7.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 921 Denim Medium (ΔE 3.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Slate Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S42 Silver (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 13.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Stone #988c8c
- Perler Grey #909497
- Perler Dark Grey #585c61
- Perler Charcoal #4f595a
- Perler Denim #4c6388
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 71 Dark Grey Hama, ΔE 10.6
- Artkal S42 Silver Artkal, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 13.4
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark DMC thread, ΔE 7.3