Perler Dark Spruce
On screen, Perler Dark Spruce is #14313b: a very dark, muted blue. Nearest beads: Artkal S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 7.3), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 10.4), Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 11.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 10.8).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Dark Spruce
#14313b · RGB 20, 49, 59
Closest to Perler Dark Spruce in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 10.8 loose
- Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 11.3 loose
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 7.3 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 10.4 loose
Perler Dark Spruce at a glance
| Product code | 80-15261 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Spruce |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #14313b |
| RGB | 20, 49, 59 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 18.6, a* -7.3, b* -9.6 |
| HSL | 195°, 49 %, 15 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 18.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 11.8:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.0:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Dark Spruce in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Dark Spruce. The closest is Artkal S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 7.3, 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 116 Midnight Blue | 11.3 | loose | #222838 |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 12.1 | loose | #445059 |
| Hama 18 Black | 14.3 | loose | #141315 |
| Artkal S91 Brunswick Green | 7.3 | similar | #153838 |
| Artkal S69 Mine Shaft | 9.2 | similar | #383e44 |
| Artkal S158 Pepper | 10.0 | loose | #3a3e42 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 10.4 | loose | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N09 Hunter Green | 16.6 | loose | #2f4a39 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Dark Spruce
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 311, Perler Dark Spruce is a loose stand-in (ΔE 10.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 10.8 | loose | #1c5066 |
| DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark | 11.0 | loose | #384c5e |
| Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark | 7.3 | similar | #004457 |
| Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark | 9.7 | similar | #2d3f54 |
| Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark | 6.6 | similar | #003f49 |
Perler shades near Perler Dark Spruce
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Dark Spruce
No Perler blue is clearly darker than Perler Dark Spruce (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Midnight (#2f3c55), L* 25 against 19.
- Lighter: Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), L* 34 against 19.
- Lighter: Perler Iris (#4e56a3), L* 39 against 19.
Using Perler Dark Spruce in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 11.8:1, a strong edge, and 1.0:1 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 Black, is ΔE 11.1 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Spruce for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S91, ΔE 7.3) and Hama the furthest (Hama 116, ΔE 11.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Dark Spruce
Perler Dark Spruce 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 11.1).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Dark Spruce?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 116 Midnight Blue (#222838), ΔE 11.3: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 12.1) and Hama 18 Black (ΔE 14.3).
What hex code is Perler Dark Spruce?
Perler Dark Spruce is #14313b on screen: RGB 20, 49, 59, CIELAB L* 18.6, a* -7.3, b* -9.6, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Dark Spruce?
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 10.8, loose), followed by DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 11.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark (ΔE 7.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Dark Spruce?
Artkal: Artkal S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 7.3, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 10.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Midnight #2f3c55
- Perler Dark Blue #0e5092
- Perler Black #323234
- Perler Charcoal #4f595a
- Perler Dark Grey #585c61
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue Hama, ΔE 11.3
- Artkal S91 Brunswick Green Artkal, ΔE 7.3
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 10.4
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 10.8