Perler Denim
On screen, Perler Denim is #4c6388: a dark, soft blue. Nearest beads: Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 6.5), Artkal S142 Cobolt (ΔE 8.1), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 4.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Denim
#4c6388 · RGB 76, 99, 136
Closest to Perler Denim in other brands
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium ΔE 4.0 close
- Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium ΔE 1.7 very close
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 6.5 similar
- Artkal S S142 Cobolt ΔE 8.1 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.9 loose
Perler Denim at a glance
| Product code | 80-15253 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Denim |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #4c6388 |
| RGB | 76, 99, 136 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.6, a* 1.8, b* -23.2 |
| HSL | 217°, 28 %, 42 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 5.2:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.3:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Denim in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Denim. The closest is Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 6.5, 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 119 Sky Blue | 6.5 | similar | #4167b4 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 7.5 | similar | #2659b2 |
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 8.4 | similar | #2353b0 |
| Artkal S142 Cobolt | 8.1 | similar | #416dbe |
| Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue | 8.2 | similar | #2c4e97 |
| Artkal S106 Wegdewood Blue | 9.2 | similar | #00649a |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 10.9 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 14.4 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Denim
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 798, Perler Denim is a close match (ΔE 4.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 4.3 | close | #466a8e |
| DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | 5.7 | close | #5c7294 |
| Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium | 4.0 | close | #525f91 |
| Anchor 131 Blue Medium | 4.4 | close | #3e5f9d |
| Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium | 1.7 | very close | #4f648f |
Perler shades near Perler Denim
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Denim
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Denim, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), L* 48 against 42.
- Lighter: Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7), L* 55 against 42.
- Lighter: Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), L* 55 against 42.
- Darker: Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), L* 34 against 42.
- Darker: Perler Midnight (#2f3c55), L* 25 against 42.
- Darker: Perler Dark Spruce (#14313b), L* 19 against 42.
Using Perler Denim in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 5.2:1, a clear edge, and 2.3:1 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 Iris, is ΔE 6.9 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Denim for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 119, ΔE 6.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 10.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Denim
Perler Denim 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 Blue (ΔE 9.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Denim?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 119 Sky Blue (#4167b4), ΔE 6.5: a similar shade. Next are Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 7.5) and Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 8.4).
What hex code is Perler Denim?
Perler Denim is #4c6388 on screen: RGB 76, 99, 136, CIELAB L* 41.6, a* 1.8, b* -23.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Denim?
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.3, close), followed by DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark (ΔE 5.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium (ΔE 4.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Denim?
Artkal: Artkal S142 Cobolt (ΔE 8.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Neon Blue #406ae1
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
- Perler Iris #4e56a3
- Perler Dark Blue #0e5092
- Perler Cobalt #0065b1
- Perler Slate Blue #5e6d7b
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 119 Sky Blue Hama, ΔE 6.5
- Artkal S142 Cobolt Artkal, ΔE 8.1
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 10.9
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark DMC thread, ΔE 4.3