Perler Gingerbread
On screen, Perler Gingerbread is #7e5446: a dark, soft brown. Nearest beads: Artkal S148 Mocha (ΔE 3.3), Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 3.9), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 5.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3860 Cocoa (ΔE 5.1).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Gingerbread
#7e5446 · RGB 126, 84, 70
Closest to Perler Gingerbread in other brands
- DMC 3860 Cocoa ΔE 5.1 close
- Anchor 379 Fawn Dark ΔE 6.2 similar
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 2.6 very close
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 3.9 close
Perler Gingerbread at a glance
| Product code | 80-15250 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Gingerbread |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #7e5446 |
| RGB | 126, 84, 70 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 39.9, a* 15.7, b* 15.3 |
| HSL | 15°, 29 %, 38 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 39.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 5.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.1:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Gingerbread in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Gingerbread. The closest is Artkal S148 Mocha (ΔE 3.3, 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 111 Dark Blush | 5.0 | close | #835854 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 5.8 | close | #87593d |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 7.6 | similar | #8a5937 |
| Artkal S148 Mocha | 3.3 | close | #7a594f |
| Artkal S17 Light Brown | 4.1 | close | #895d49 |
| Artkal S16 Brown | 6.8 | similar | #65463d |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 3.9 | close | #875f52 |
| Nabbi N03 Brown Medium | 9.8 | similar | #5a3e36 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Gingerbread
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3860 maps to Perler Gingerbread with ΔE 5.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3860 Cocoa | 5.1 | close | #7d5d57 |
| DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 5.5 | close | #875539 |
| Anchor 379 Fawn Dark | 6.2 | similar | #8d6149 |
| Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium | 7.7 | similar | #846550 |
| Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | 2.6 | very close | #765141 |
Perler shades near Perler Gingerbread
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Perler Gingerbread
Perler browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Gingerbread, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Light Brown (#936848), L* 48 against 40.
- Darker: Perler Brown (#674c44), L* 35 against 40.
Using Perler Gingerbread in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 5.6:1 (a clear edge); against Perler Cocoa only 2.1:1. That makes Gingerbread an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Brown, is ΔE 6.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Gingerbread for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S148, ΔE 3.3) and Hama the furthest (Hama 111, ΔE 5.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Gingerbread
Perler Gingerbread 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 Brown (ΔE 6.5).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Gingerbread?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 111 Dark Blush (#835854), ΔE 5.0: a close match. Next are Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 5.8) and Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 7.6).
What hex code is Perler Gingerbread?
Perler Gingerbread is #7e5446 on screen: RGB 126, 84, 70, CIELAB L* 39.9, a* 15.7, b* 15.3, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Gingerbread?
DMC 3860 Cocoa is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.1, close), followed by DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 379 Fawn Dark (ΔE 6.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Gingerbread?
Artkal: Artkal S148 Mocha (ΔE 3.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 3.9, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Rust #995043
- Perler Light Brown #936848
- Perler Brown #674c44
- Perler Cranapple #843947
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 111 Dark Blush Hama, ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S148 Mocha Artkal, ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate Nabbi, ΔE 3.9