Perler Iris
Perler Iris is a dark, rich blue fuse bead, #4e56a3 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (ΔE 4.9), Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue (ΔE 6.1), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 9.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 31 Blueberry (ΔE 4.4).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Iris
#4e56a3 · RGB 78, 86, 163
Closest to Perler Iris in other brands
- DMC 31 Blueberry ΔE 4.4 close
- Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 2702 Blue Violet Very Dark ΔE 4.9 close
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac ΔE 4.9 close
- Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 9.4 similar
Perler Iris at a glance
| Product code | 80-15245 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Iris |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #4e56a3 |
| RGB | 78, 86, 163 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 39.4, a* 19.2, b* -42.8 |
| HSL | 234°, 35 %, 47 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 39.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 5.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.1:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Iris in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Iris. The closest is Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (ΔE 4.9, 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 74 Translucent Lilac | 4.9 | close | #5b55bd |
| Hama 36 Neon Blue | 6.4 | similar | #2353b0 |
| Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue | 6.8 | similar | #2659b2 |
| Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue | 6.1 | similar | #2c4e97 |
| Artkal S23 Royal Purple | 6.1 | similar | #644fa4 |
| Artkal S143 Royal Blue | 7.0 | similar | #30429e |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 9.4 | similar | #644591 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 13.5 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Iris
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 31, Perler Iris is a close match (ΔE 4.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 31 Blueberry | 4.4 | close | #50518d |
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 9.2 | similar | #466a8e |
| Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium | 2.1 | very close | #475299 |
| Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark | 4.4 | close | #3c5090 |
| Madeira 2702 Blue Violet Very Dark | 4.9 | close | #4d6093 |
Perler shades near Perler Iris
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Iris
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Iris, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), L* 48 against 39.
- Lighter: Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7), L* 55 against 39.
- Lighter: Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), L* 55 against 39.
- Darker: Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), L* 34 against 39.
- Darker: Perler Midnight (#2f3c55), L* 25 against 39.
- Darker: Perler Dark Spruce (#14313b), L* 19 against 39.
Using Perler Iris in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 5.7:1, a clear edge, and 2.1:1 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 Denim, is ΔE 6.9 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Iris for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 74, ΔE 4.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 9.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Iris
Perler Iris 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 9.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Iris?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (#5b55bd), ΔE 4.9: a close match. Next are Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 6.4) and Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 6.8).
What hex code is Perler Iris?
Perler Iris is #4e56a3 on screen: RGB 78, 86, 163, CIELAB L* 39.4, a* 19.2, b* -42.8, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Iris?
DMC 31 Blueberry is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.4, close), followed by DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 9.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium (ΔE 2.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Iris?
Artkal: Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue (ΔE 6.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 9.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Denim #4c6388
- Perler Neon Blue #406ae1
- Perler Dark Blue #0e5092
- Perler Midnight #2f3c55
- Perler Grape #503b9c
- Perler Purple #684b86
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac Hama, ΔE 4.9
- Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue Artkal, ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 9.4