Perler Cherry
Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a on screen) is a dark, rich red 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S85 Red Wine (ΔE 1.6), Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 3.1), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 498 Red Dark (ΔE 4.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Cherry
#9d2b3a · RGB 157, 43, 58
Closest to Perler Cherry in other brands
- DMC 498 Red Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 401 Terracotta ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 3.1 close
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 1.6 very close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.2 similar
Perler Cherry at a glance
| Product code | 80-15961 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cherry |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #9d2b3a |
| RGB | 157, 43, 58 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.4, a* 47.6, b* 18.9 |
| HSL | 352°, 57 %, 39 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 6.4:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Cherry in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Cherry, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S85 Red Wine (ΔE 1.6). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 114 Cherry Red | 3.1 | close | #9a2c31 |
| Hama 29 Claret | 6.5 | similar | #bf0142 |
| Hama 13 Transparent Red | 7.6 | similar | #c02435 |
| Artkal S85 Red Wine | 1.6 | very close | #99323a |
| Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red | 2.7 | very close | #9d1a38 |
| Artkal S58 Paprika | 3.9 | close | #b11836 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 8.2 | similar | #813547 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 13.9 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Cherry
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 498, Perler Cherry is a close match (ΔE 4.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 498 Red Dark | 4.3 | close | #a7132b |
| DMC 777 Raspberry Very Dark | 4.7 | close | #913546 |
| Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium | 4.2 | close | #a4002b |
| Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium | 4.8 | close | #b40a3e |
| Madeira 401 Terracotta | 3.9 | close | #98292d |
Perler shades near Perler Cherry
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Cherry
No Perler red is clearly darker than Perler Cherry (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Red (#b0353c), L* 41 against 36.
- Lighter: Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65), L* 48 against 36.
- Lighter: Perler Tomato (#d14337), L* 49 against 36.
Using Perler Cherry in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 6.4:1, 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 Red, is ΔE 5.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Cherry for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S85, ΔE 1.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 8.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Cherry
Perler Cherry 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 Red (ΔE 5.2).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Cherry?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 114 Cherry Red (#9a2c31), ΔE 3.1: a close match. Next are Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 6.5) and Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 7.6).
What hex code is Perler Cherry?
Perler Cherry is #9d2b3a on screen: RGB 157, 43, 58, CIELAB L* 36.4, a* 47.6, b* 18.9, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Cherry?
DMC 498 Red Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.3, close), followed by DMC 777 Raspberry Very Dark (ΔE 4.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium (ΔE 4.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Cherry?
Artkal: Artkal S85 Red Wine (ΔE 1.6, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 8.2, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Red #b0353c
- Perler Fruit Punch #ca3b65
- Perler Cranapple #843947
- Perler Rust #995043
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 114 Cherry Red Hama, ΔE 3.1
- Artkal S85 Red Wine Artkal, ΔE 1.6
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 8.2