Perler Cocoa
Perler Cocoa (#392928 on screen) is a true black 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 2.7), Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (ΔE 9.4), Artkal S13 Black (ΔE 9.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3371 Black Brown (ΔE 8.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Cocoa
#392928 · RGB 57, 41, 40
Closest to Perler Cocoa in other brands
- DMC 3371 Black Brown ΔE 8.6 similar
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 2.7 very close
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 9.9 similar
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 9.4 similar
Perler Cocoa at a glance
| Product code | 80-15262 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cocoa |
| Color family | Black |
| Hex (screen) | #392928 |
| RGB | 57, 41, 40 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 18.4, a* 7.3, b* 3.6 |
| HSL | 4°, 18 %, 19 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 18.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 11.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Cocoa in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Cocoa, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 63 Bronze | 2.7 | very close | #42312f |
| Hama 12 Brown | 7.0 | similar | #3e271a |
| Hama 108 Aubergine | 10.8 | loose | #2a2536 |
| Artkal S13 Black | 9.9 | similar | #292a2b |
| Artkal S16 Brown | 12.3 | loose | #65463d |
| Artkal S158 Pepper | 12.9 | loose | #3a3e42 |
| Nabbi N03 Brown Medium | 9.4 | similar | #5a3e36 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 10.2 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Cocoa
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3371, Perler Cocoa is a similar shade (ΔE 8.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3371 Black Brown | 8.6 | similar | #1e1108 |
| DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 9.1 | similar | #361f0e |
| Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark | 4.8 | close | #3d2c23 |
| Anchor 382 Fudge Dark | 7.8 | similar | #361c11 |
| Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark | 4.5 | close | #3c302a |
Perler shades near Perler Cocoa
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Using Perler Cocoa in a design
As the darkest plain Perler bead, Perler Cocoa draws the strongest outline the range allows: 11.9:1 against Perler White. Use it for outlines, eyes and deep shadows; on a dark background, outline with a lighter shade instead.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Black, is ΔE 9.2 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Cocoa for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 63, ΔE 2.7) and Artkal the furthest (Artkal S13, ΔE 9.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Cocoa
Perler Cocoa 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 Black (ΔE 9.2).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Cocoa?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 63 Bronze (#42312f), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 7.0) and Hama 108 Aubergine (ΔE 10.8).
What hex code is Perler Cocoa?
Perler Cocoa is #392928 on screen: RGB 57, 41, 40, CIELAB L* 18.4, a* 7.3, b* 3.6, in the black family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Cocoa?
DMC 3371 Black Brown is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 8.6, similar), followed by DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark (ΔE 9.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Cocoa?
Artkal: Artkal S13 Black (ΔE 9.9, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (ΔE 9.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Black #323234
- Perler Brown #674c44
- Perler Midnight #2f3c55
- Perler Eggplant #6f3255
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 63 Bronze Hama, ΔE 2.7
- Artkal S13 Black Artkal, ΔE 9.9
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium Nabbi, ΔE 9.4
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 4.8