Perler Blueberry Creme
Perler Blueberry Creme is a light, rich blue fuse bead, #85a8e3 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal SE3 Winter (ΔE 1.0), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 3.6), Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (ΔE 8.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 809 Delft Blue (ΔE 6.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Blueberry Creme
#85a8e3 · RGB 133, 168, 227
Closest to Perler Blueberry Creme in other brands
- DMC 809 Delft Blue ΔE 6.3 similar
- Anchor 129 Blue ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 909 Delft ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua ΔE 8.3 similar
- Artkal S SE3 Winter ΔE 1.0 identical
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 3.6 close
Perler Blueberry Creme at a glance
| Product code | 80-19093 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Blueberry Creme |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #85a8e3 |
| RGB | 133, 168, 227 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.4, a* 3.0, b* -33.5 |
| HSL | 218°, 63 %, 71 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 5.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Blueberry Creme in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Blueberry Creme, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal SE3 Winter (ΔE 1.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 73 Translucent Aqua | 8.3 | similar | #59aef5 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 10.4 | loose | #6a87c1 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 10.5 | loose | #51aee4 |
| Artkal SE3 Winter | 1.0 | identical | #83a6dc |
| Artkal S137 Azur Blue | 5.4 | close | #6b9ad4 |
| Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue | 7.5 | similar | #a7bae1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 3.6 | close | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 8.3 | similar | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Blueberry Creme
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 809, Perler Blueberry Creme is a similar shade (ΔE 6.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 809 Delft Blue | 6.3 | similar | #94a8c6 |
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 7.0 | similar | #739fc1 |
| Anchor 129 Blue | 4.8 | close | #88aacb |
| Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light | 4.9 | close | #799cc6 |
| Madeira 909 Delft | 6.1 | similar | #90a5c3 |
Perler shades near Perler Blueberry Creme
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Blueberry Creme
No Perler blue is clearly lighter than Perler Blueberry Creme (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), L* 61 against 68.
- Darker: Perler Thistle (#8c8ca7), L* 59 against 68.
- Darker: Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), L* 58 against 68.
Using Perler Blueberry Creme in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 5.7:1, a clear edge, against 2.1:1 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 Pastel Blue, is ΔE 10.6 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Blueberry Creme for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE3, ΔE 1.0) and Hama the furthest (Hama 73, ΔE 8.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Blueberry Creme
Perler Blueberry Creme 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.
There is also a mini version, Perler Mini Blueberry Creme (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Blueberry Creme?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (#59aef5), ΔE 8.3: a similar shade. Next are Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 10.4) and Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 10.5).
What hex code is Perler Blueberry Creme?
Perler Blueberry Creme is #85a8e3 on screen: RGB 133, 168, 227, CIELAB L* 68.4, a* 3.0, b* -33.5, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Blueberry Creme?
DMC 809 Delft Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.3, similar), followed by DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 7.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 129 Blue (ΔE 4.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Blueberry Creme?
Artkal: Artkal SE3 Winter (ΔE 1.0, identical). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 3.6, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Mist #93b0bd
- Perler Pastel Blue #4a9ccf
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
- Perler Light Blue #278cc9
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua Hama, ΔE 8.3
- Artkal SE3 Winter Artkal, ΔE 1.0
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 3.6
- DMC 809 Delft Blue DMC thread, ΔE 6.3