Perler Twilight Plum
Perler Twilight Plum is a medium, rich pink fuse bead, #c685b1 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 5.6), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 6.7), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 11.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3836 Grape Light (ΔE 6.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Twilight Plum
#c685b1 · RGB 198, 133, 177
Closest to Perler Twilight Plum in other brands
- DMC 3836 Grape Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Anchor 96 Violet Light ΔE 3.0 close
- Madeira 2713 Pink Purple Medium ΔE 5.2 close
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 6.7 similar
- Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 11.4 loose
Perler Twilight Plum at a glance
| Product code | 80-15265 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Twilight Plum |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #c685b1 |
| RGB | 198, 133, 177 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.3, a* 31.6, b* -13.0 |
| HSL | 319°, 36 %, 65 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.4:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Twilight Plum in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Twilight Plum. The closest is Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 5.6, 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 96 Pastel Lilac | 6.7 | similar | #b491ad |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 8.3 | similar | #d67ad1 |
| Hama 06 Pink | 9.9 | similar | #ea8aa5 |
| Artkal S40 Carnation Pink | 5.6 | close | #e182b0 |
| Artkal SE8 Mauve | 6.7 | similar | #af739a |
| Artkal S128 Light Grape | 7.1 | similar | #d38ed4 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 11.4 | loose | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 13.0 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Twilight Plum
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3836, Perler Twilight Plum is a similar shade (ΔE 6.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3836 Grape Light | 6.3 | similar | #ba91aa |
| DMC 209 Lavender Dark | 7.8 | similar | #a37ba7 |
| Anchor 96 Violet Light | 3.0 | close | #d18eb7 |
| Anchor 90 Plum Light | 5.5 | close | #d095b3 |
| Madeira 2713 Pink Purple Medium | 5.2 | close | #be839d |
Perler shades near Perler Twilight Plum
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Perler Twilight Plum
No Perler pink is clearly darker than Perler Twilight Plum (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Cotton Candy (#f479b0), L* 67 against 63.
- Lighter: Perler Blush (#f99297), L* 72 against 63.
- Lighter: Perler Coral (#ff9a8b), L* 74 against 63.
Using Perler Twilight Plum in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 4.9:1, a clear edge, against 2.4:1 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 Bubblegum, is ΔE 7.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Twilight Plum for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S40, ΔE 5.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 11.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Twilight Plum
Perler Twilight Plum 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 Bubblegum (ΔE 7.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Twilight Plum?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (#b491ad), ΔE 6.7: a similar shade. Next are Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 8.3) and Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Perler Twilight Plum?
Perler Twilight Plum is #c685b1 on screen: RGB 198, 133, 177, CIELAB L* 63.3, a* 31.6, b* -13.0, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Twilight Plum?
DMC 3836 Grape Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.3, similar), followed by DMC 209 Lavender Dark (ΔE 7.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 96 Violet Light (ΔE 3.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Twilight Plum?
Artkal: Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 5.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 11.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Cotton Candy #f479b0
- Perler Light Pink #e1bcce
- Perler Bubblegum #d8729a
- Perler Orchid #b1628e
- Perler Fuchsia #cb59b9
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac Hama, ΔE 6.7
- Artkal S40 Carnation Pink Artkal, ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 11.4
- DMC 3836 Grape Light DMC thread, ΔE 6.3