Perler Tangerine
Perler Tangerine is a medium, vivid red fuse bead, #fd5918 on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 2.2), Artkal S04 Orange (ΔE 3.1), Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (ΔE 3.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark (ΔE 4.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Tangerine
#fd5918 · RGB 253, 89, 24
Closest to Perler Tangerine in other brands
- DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark ΔE 4.2 close
- Anchor 330 Melon Dark ΔE 1.1 very close
- Madeira 204 Tangerine Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange ΔE 3.4 close
- Artkal S S04 Orange ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 2.2 very close
Perler Tangerine at a glance
| Product code | 80-15246 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Tangerine |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #fd5918 |
| RGB | 253, 89, 24 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 60.0, a* 60.0, b* 64.7 |
| HSL | 17°, 98 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 60.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.3:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Tangerine in other bead brands
Nabbi has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Tangerine, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 2.2). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange | 3.4 | close | #fe630b |
| Hama 79 Apricot | 5.9 | close | #f87633 |
| Hama 04 Orange | 10.0 | loose | #d14803 |
| Artkal S04 Orange | 3.1 | close | #eb6027 |
| Artkal S56 Bright Carrot | 4.8 | close | #f96f40 |
| Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering | 7.0 | similar | #ff7c45 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 2.2 | very close | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 17.5 | loose | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Tangerine
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 720, Perler Tangerine is a close match (ΔE 4.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark | 4.2 | close | #e55c1f |
| DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright | 4.2 | close | #fd5d35 |
| Anchor 330 Melon Dark | 1.1 | very close | #f75d1f |
| Anchor 925 Tangerine Very | 4.4 | close | #e95207 |
| Madeira 204 Tangerine Dark | 2.5 | very close | #f55400 |
Perler shades near Perler Tangerine
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Tangerine
No Perler red is clearly lighter than Perler Tangerine (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Hot Coral (#dd595b), L* 55 against 60.
- Darker: Perler Rose (#d25d72), L* 55 against 60.
- Darker: Perler Spice (#d9593a), L* 54 against 60.
Using Perler Tangerine in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 4.3:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.7:1 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 Spice, is ΔE 8.6 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Tangerine for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N13, ΔE 2.2) and Hama the furthest (Hama 40, ΔE 3.4). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Tangerine
Perler Tangerine 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 Orange (ΔE 8.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Tangerine?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (#fe630b), ΔE 3.4: a close match. Next are Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 5.9) and Hama 04 Orange (ΔE 10.0).
What hex code is Perler Tangerine?
Perler Tangerine is #fd5918 on screen: RGB 253, 89, 24, CIELAB L* 60.0, a* 60.0, b* 64.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Tangerine?
DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.2, close), followed by DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright (ΔE 4.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 330 Melon Dark (ΔE 1.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Tangerine?
Artkal: Artkal S04 Orange (ΔE 3.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 2.2, very close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Salmon #e1747a
- Perler Spice #d9593a
- Perler Tomato #d14337
- Perler Orange #eb7b31
- Perler Brick #fc9574
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange Hama, ΔE 3.4
- Artkal S04 Orange Artkal, ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 2.2