Perler Honey
Perler Honey is a medium, vivid orange fuse bead, #da8c2c on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 4.1), Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 4.7), Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (ΔE 5.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 783 Topaz Medium (ΔE 5.4).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Honey
#da8c2c · RGB 218, 140, 44
Closest to Perler Honey in other brands
- DMC 783 Topaz Medium ΔE 5.4 close
- Anchor 307 Topaz Medium ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 2209 Gold Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 61 Gold ΔE 4.7 close
- Artkal S S39 Yellow Orange ΔE 5.9 close
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 4.1 close
Perler Honey at a glance
| Product code | 80-15249 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Honey |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #da8c2c |
| RGB | 218, 140, 44 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.8, a* 22.3, b* 59.7 |
| HSL | 33°, 70 %, 51 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.3:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 5.1:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Honey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Honey. The closest is Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 4.1, 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 61 Gold | 4.7 | close | #d99350 |
| Hama 60 Teddybear Brown | 5.0 | close | #f0981e |
| Hama 38 Neon Orange | 7.7 | similar | #fd8600 |
| Artkal S39 Yellow Orange | 5.9 | close | #e68739 |
| Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange | 6.2 | similar | #f0a149 |
| Artkal S03 Tangerine | 8.5 | similar | #ffa630 |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 4.1 | close | #ee9527 |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 12.8 | loose | #b58b69 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Honey
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 783, Perler Honey is a close match (ΔE 5.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 783 Topaz Medium | 5.4 | close | #ce9124 |
| DMC 436 Tan | 5.6 | close | #cb9051 |
| Anchor 307 Topaz Medium | 2.4 | very close | #de8e17 |
| Anchor 363 Nutmeg Medium | 2.8 | very close | #e09638 |
| Madeira 2209 Gold Medium | 5.0 | close | #c58b34 |
Perler shades near Perler Honey
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Perler Honey
No Perler orange is clearly darker than Perler Honey (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Butterscotch (#da9964), L* 68 against 65.
- Lighter: Perler Apricot (#f5a168), L* 73 against 65.
- Lighter: Perler Cheddar (#fbb146), L* 78 against 65.
Using Perler Honey in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 5.1:1, a clear edge, against 2.3:1 next to Perler White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Butterscotch, is ΔE 8.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Honey for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N29, ΔE 4.1) and Artkal the furthest (Artkal S39, ΔE 5.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Honey
Perler Honey 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 Butterscotch (ΔE 8.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Honey?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 61 Gold (#d99350), ΔE 4.7: a close match. Next are Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 5.0) and Hama 38 Neon Orange (ΔE 7.7).
What hex code is Perler Honey?
Perler Honey is #da8c2c on screen: RGB 218, 140, 44, CIELAB L* 64.8, a* 22.3, b* 59.7, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Honey?
DMC 783 Topaz Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.4, close), followed by DMC 436 Tan (ΔE 5.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 307 Topaz Medium (ΔE 2.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Honey?
Artkal: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (ΔE 5.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 4.1, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Butterscotch #da9964
- Perler Cheddar #fbb146
- Perler Orange #eb7b31
- Perler Apricot #f5a168
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 61 Gold Hama, ΔE 4.7
- Artkal S39 Yellow Orange Artkal, ΔE 5.9
- Nabbi N29 Gold Nabbi, ΔE 4.1