Perler Charcoal
On screen, Perler Charcoal is #4f595a: a dark gray. Nearest beads: Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray (ΔE 4.1), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 10.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark (ΔE 5.2).
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Perler Charcoal
#4f595a · RGB 79, 89, 90
Closest to Perler Charcoal in other brands
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 7.4 similar
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 8.7 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S89 Charcoal Gray ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 10.0 loose
Perler Charcoal at a glance
| Product code | 80-15207 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Charcoal |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #4f595a |
| RGB | 79, 89, 90 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 37.0, a* -3.7, b* -1.9 |
| HSL | 185°, 7 %, 33 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 37.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 6.2:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Charcoal in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Charcoal. The closest is Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray (ΔE 4.1, 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 71 Dark Grey | 5.4 | close | #445059 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 8.5 | similar | #48474a |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 13.3 | loose | #777169 |
| Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray | 4.1 | close | #565a5e |
| Artkal S157 Iron Grey | 4.7 | close | #4c5156 |
| Artkal S156 Steel Grey | 5.2 | close | #5a5f65 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 10.0 | loose | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N09 Hunter Green | 13.6 | loose | #2f4a39 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Charcoal
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 413, Perler Charcoal is a close match (ΔE 5.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark | 5.2 | close | #565656 |
| DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark | 6.9 | similar | #566a6a |
| Anchor 400 Gray Medium | 7.4 | similar | #58565a |
| Anchor 922 Denim Dark | 8.0 | similar | #41596a |
| Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium | 8.7 | similar | #496973 |
Perler shades near Perler Charcoal
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Perler Charcoal
Perler grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Charcoal, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b), L* 45 against 37.
- Lighter: Perler Stone (#988c8c), L* 59 against 37.
- Lighter: Perler Grey (#909497), L* 61 against 37.
- Darker: Perler Black (#323234), L* 21 against 37.
Using Perler Charcoal in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 6.2:1, a clear edge, and 1.9:1 next to Perler Cocoa. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Dark Grey, is ΔE 4.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Charcoal for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S89, ΔE 4.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 10.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Charcoal
Perler Charcoal 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 Dark Grey (ΔE 4.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Charcoal?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 71 Dark Grey (#445059), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 8.5) and Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 13.3).
What hex code is Perler Charcoal?
Perler Charcoal is #4f595a on screen: RGB 79, 89, 90, CIELAB L* 37.0, a* -3.7, b* -1.9, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Charcoal?
DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.2, close), followed by DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 400 Gray Medium (ΔE 7.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Charcoal?
Artkal: Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray (ΔE 4.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 10.0, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Dark Grey #585c61
- Perler Slate Blue #5e6d7b
- Perler Black #323234
- Perler Evergreen #305545
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 71 Dark Grey Hama, ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray Artkal, ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 10.0
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark DMC thread, ΔE 5.2
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 7.4