Perler Spice
On screen, Perler Spice is #d9593a: a medium, vivid red. Nearest beads: Artkal S66 Blaze Orange (ΔE 2.9), Hama 04 Orange (ΔE 7.9), Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 8.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark (ΔE 6.5).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Spice
#d9593a · RGB 217, 89, 58
Closest to Perler Spice in other brands
- DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark ΔE 6.5 similar
- Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 311 Copper Medium ΔE 1.3 very close
- Hama 04 Orange ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S66 Blaze Orange ΔE 2.9 very close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 8.6 similar
Perler Spice at a glance
| Product code | 80-15212 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Spice |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #d9593a |
| RGB | 217, 89, 58 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 54.2, a* 48.5, b* 42.7 |
| HSL | 12°, 68 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 54.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 3.3:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.6:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Spice in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Spice, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S66 Blaze Orange (ΔE 2.9). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 04 Orange | 7.9 | similar | #d14803 |
| Hama 35 Neon Red | 8.5 | similar | #ff2833 |
| Hama 44 Pastel Red | 10.6 | loose | #f96160 |
| Artkal S66 Blaze Orange | 2.9 | very close | #e5533c |
| Artkal S04 Orange | 6.6 | similar | #eb6027 |
| Artkal S57 Buccaneer | 8.4 | similar | #b35540 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 8.6 | similar | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 10.6 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Spice
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 720 maps to Perler Spice with ΔE 6.5, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark | 6.5 | similar | #e55c1f |
| DMC 22 Alizarin | 6.8 | similar | #bc604e |
| Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark | 4.8 | close | #e13e29 |
| Anchor 338 Terra Cotta | 6.3 | similar | #ca6e58 |
| Madeira 311 Copper Medium | 1.3 | very close | #d75734 |
Perler shades near Perler Spice
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Spice
Perler reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Spice, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Tangerine (#fd5918), L* 60 against 54.
- Lighter: Perler Bubblegum (#d8729a), L* 61 against 54.
- Lighter: Perler Salmon (#e1747a), L* 62 against 54.
- Darker: Perler Tomato (#d14337), L* 49 against 54.
- Darker: Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65), L* 48 against 54.
- Darker: Perler Red (#b0353c), L* 41 against 54.
Using Perler Spice in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 3.6:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Perler White 3.3:1, so Spice pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Tomato, is ΔE 6.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Spice for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S66, ΔE 2.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N13, ΔE 8.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Spice
Perler Spice 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 Hot Coral (ΔE 9.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Spice?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 04 Orange (#d14803), ΔE 7.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 35 Neon Red (ΔE 8.5) and Hama 44 Pastel Red (ΔE 10.6).
What hex code is Perler Spice?
Perler Spice is #d9593a on screen: RGB 217, 89, 58, CIELAB L* 54.2, a* 48.5, b* 42.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Spice?
DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.5, similar), followed by DMC 22 Alizarin (ΔE 6.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark (ΔE 4.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Spice?
Artkal: Artkal S66 Blaze Orange (ΔE 2.9, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 8.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Hot Coral #dd595b
- Perler Tangerine #fd5918
- Perler Tomato #d14337
- Perler Red #b0353c
- Perler Orange #eb7b31
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 04 Orange Hama, ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S66 Blaze Orange Artkal, ΔE 2.9
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 8.6