Perler Fawn
Perler Fawn is a light, soft beige fuse bead, #c9a385 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S68 Tan (ΔE 3.8), Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 4.4), Nabbi N06 Tan (ΔE 6.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light (ΔE 2.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Fawn
#c9a385 · RGB 201, 163, 133
Closest to Perler Fawn in other brands
- DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Anchor 1080 Mocha Beige Light ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 2109 Drab Brown Light ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 4.4 close
- Artkal S S68 Tan ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N06 Tan ΔE 6.9 similar
Perler Fawn at a glance
| Product code | 80-15205 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Fawn |
| Color family | Beige and tan |
| Hex (screen) | #c9a385 |
| RGB | 201, 163, 133 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 69.7, a* 9.7, b* 20.9 |
| HSL | 26°, 39 %, 65 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 69.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.0:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Fawn in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Fawn. The closest is Artkal S68 Tan (ΔE 3.8, 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 27 Beige | 4.4 | close | #dcb18e |
| Hama 75 Tan | 6.9 | similar | #b78c6d |
| Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) | 8.2 | similar | #edbf9f |
| Artkal S68 Tan | 3.8 | close | #cc9b74 |
| Artkal SE13 Peanut | 5.0 | close | #bc9d77 |
| Artkal S18 Sand | 5.4 | close | #dca384 |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 6.9 | similar | #ad967e |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 7.3 | similar | #b58b69 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Fawn
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 422 maps to Perler Fawn with ΔE 2.3, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light | 2.3 | very close | #c69f7b |
| DMC 612 Drab Brown Light | 3.8 | close | #bc9a78 |
| Anchor 1080 Mocha Beige Light | 1.4 | very close | #c8a689 |
| Anchor 376 Fawn Light | 5.3 | close | #d7ad98 |
| Madeira 2109 Drab Brown Light | 5.6 | close | #d4b593 |
Perler shades near Perler Fawn
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker beiges next to Perler Fawn
No Perler beige is clearly darker than Perler Fawn (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Mocha (#c8b693), L* 75 against 70.
- Lighter: Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b), L* 79 against 70.
- Lighter: Perler Sand (#e5be9e), L* 80 against 70.
Using Perler Fawn in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 6.0:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 2.0:1, so Fawn pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Tan, is ΔE 4.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Fawn for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S68, ΔE 3.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N06, ΔE 6.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Fawn
Perler Fawn 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 Tan (ΔE 4.9).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Fawn?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 27 Beige (#dcb18e), ΔE 4.4: a close match. Next are Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 6.9) and Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 8.2).
What hex code is Perler Fawn?
Perler Fawn is #c9a385 on screen: RGB 201, 163, 133, CIELAB L* 69.7, a* 9.7, b* 20.9, in the beige and tan family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Fawn?
DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.3, very close), followed by DMC 612 Drab Brown Light (ΔE 3.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1080 Mocha Beige Light (ΔE 1.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Fawn?
Artkal: Artkal S68 Tan (ΔE 3.8, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N06 Tan (ΔE 6.9, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Tan #c5ac90
- Perler Sand #e5be9e
- Perler Butterscotch #da9964
- Perler Orange Cream #efb79b
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 27 Beige Hama, ΔE 4.4
- Artkal S68 Tan Artkal, ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N06 Tan Nabbi, ΔE 6.9