Perler Blush
On screen, Perler Blush is #f99297: a light, rich pink. Nearest beads: Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 6.8), Artkal S94 Warm Blush (ΔE 7.9), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 12.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 956 Geranium (ΔE 2.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Blush
#f99297 · RGB 249, 146, 151
Closest to Perler Blush in other brands
- DMC 956 Geranium ΔE 2.2 very close
- Anchor 36 Blossom Pink Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 404 Salmon Light ΔE 6.2 similar
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S S94 Warm Blush ΔE 7.9 similar
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 12.2 loose
Perler Blush at a glance
| Product code | 80-19063 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Blush |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #f99297 |
| RGB | 249, 146, 151 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.5, a* 39.3, b* 14.3 |
| HSL | 357°, 90 %, 77 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.9:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.3:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Blush in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Blush. The closest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 6.8, similar), 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 95 Pastel Rose | 6.8 | similar | #dd9ba3 |
| Hama 72 Translucent Pink | 7.7 | similar | #f097b0 |
| Hama 06 Pink | 7.8 | similar | #ea8aa5 |
| Artkal S94 Warm Blush | 7.9 | similar | #dd9285 |
| Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink | 8.1 | similar | #dc9ea9 |
| Artkal S02 Burning Sand | 9.3 | similar | #ee927c |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 12.2 | loose | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N18 Light Rose | 12.3 | loose | #e1b4ab |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Blush
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 956 maps to Perler Blush with ΔE 2.2, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 956 Geranium | 2.2 | very close | #ff9191 |
| DMC 3712 Salmon Medium | 3.5 | close | #f18787 |
| Anchor 36 Blossom Pink Light | 2.4 | very close | #f5939e |
| Anchor 25 Carnation Light | 4.7 | close | #f49aa9 |
| Madeira 404 Salmon Light | 6.2 | similar | #efa8a9 |
Perler shades near Perler Blush
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Perler Blush
Perler pinks at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Blush, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Frosted Lilac (#cdb7c3), L* 77 against 72.
- Lighter: Perler Flamingo (#f2afb7), L* 78 against 72.
- Lighter: Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce), L* 80 against 72.
- Darker: Perler Cotton Candy (#f479b0), L* 67 against 72.
- Darker: Perler Twilight Plum (#c685b1), L* 63 against 72.
Using Perler Blush in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 6.3:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 1.9:1, so Blush pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Coral, is ΔE 6.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Blush for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 95, ΔE 6.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 12.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Blush
Perler Blush 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 Blush (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Blush?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (#dd9ba3), ΔE 6.8: a similar shade. Next are Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 7.7) and Hama 06 Pink (ΔE 7.8).
What hex code is Perler Blush?
Perler Blush is #f99297 on screen: RGB 249, 146, 151, CIELAB L* 71.5, a* 39.3, b* 14.3, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Blush?
DMC 956 Geranium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.2, very close), followed by DMC 3712 Salmon Medium (ΔE 3.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 36 Blossom Pink Light (ΔE 2.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Blush?
Artkal: Artkal S94 Warm Blush (ΔE 7.9, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 12.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Coral #ff9a8b
- Perler Flamingo #f2afb7
- Perler Cotton Candy #f479b0
- Perler Twilight Plum #c685b1
- Perler Salmon #e1747a
- Perler Brick #fc9574
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose Hama, ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S94 Warm Blush Artkal, ΔE 7.9
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 12.2