Perler Apricot
On screen, Perler Apricot is #f5a168: a light, rich orange. Nearest beads: Hama 105 Light Apricot (ΔE 3.1), Nabbi N26 Peach (ΔE 3.3), Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange (ΔE 7.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 2.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Apricot
#f5a168 · RGB 245, 161, 104
Closest to Perler Apricot in other brands
- DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Anchor 1047 Cinnamon Light ΔE 0.7 identical
- Madeira 2513 Golden Brown Bright ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 105 Light Apricot ΔE 3.1 close
- Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange ΔE 7.2 similar
- Nabbi N26 Peach ΔE 3.3 close
Perler Apricot at a glance
| Product code | 80-15213 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Apricot |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #f5a168 |
| RGB | 245, 161, 104 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 73.5, a* 25.6, b* 42.2 |
| HSL | 24°, 88 %, 68 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 73.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Apricot in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Apricot. The closest is Hama 105 Light Apricot (ΔE 3.1, 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 105 Light Apricot | 3.1 | close | #ffac78 |
| Hama 61 Gold | 6.9 | similar | #d99350 |
| Hama 27 Beige | 9.3 | similar | #dcb18e |
| Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange | 7.2 | similar | #f0a149 |
| Artkal S18 Sand | 7.4 | similar | #dca384 |
| Artkal S39 Yellow Orange | 7.6 | similar | #e68739 |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 3.3 | close | #fca879 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 5.5 | close | #eeb182 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Apricot
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 402 maps to Perler Apricot with ΔE 2.6, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light | 2.6 | very close | #f7a777 |
| DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dark | 5.2 | close | #f29746 |
| Anchor 1047 Cinnamon Light | 0.7 | identical | #f39f64 |
| Anchor 336 Terra Cotta Light | 5.4 | close | #ef9e79 |
| Madeira 2513 Golden Brown Bright | 4.6 | close | #f4a65d |
Perler shades near Perler Apricot
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Perler Apricot
Perler oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Apricot, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Cheddar (#fbb146), L* 78 against 73.
- Darker: Perler Butterscotch (#da9964), L* 68 against 73.
- Darker: Perler Honey (#da8c2c), L* 65 against 73.
- Darker: Perler Orange (#eb7b31), L* 63 against 73.
Using Perler Apricot in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 6.7:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 1.8:1, so Apricot pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Butterscotch, is ΔE 5.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Apricot for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 105, ΔE 3.1) and Artkal the furthest (Artkal SP3, ΔE 7.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Apricot
Perler Apricot 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 Butterscotch (ΔE 5.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Apricot?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 105 Light Apricot (#ffac78), ΔE 3.1: a close match. Next are Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 6.9) and Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 9.3).
What hex code is Perler Apricot?
Perler Apricot is #f5a168 on screen: RGB 245, 161, 104, CIELAB L* 73.5, a* 25.6, b* 42.2, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Apricot?
DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.6, very close), followed by DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dark (ΔE 5.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1047 Cinnamon Light (ΔE 0.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Apricot?
Artkal: Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange (ΔE 7.2, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N26 Peach (ΔE 3.3, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Cheddar #fbb146
- Perler Butterscotch #da9964
- Perler Orange #eb7b31
- Perler Brick #fc9574
- Perler Orange Cream #efb79b
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 105 Light Apricot Hama, ΔE 3.1
- Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange Artkal, ΔE 7.2
- Nabbi N26 Peach Nabbi, ΔE 3.3