Perler Orange
On screen, Perler Orange is #eb7b31: a medium, vivid orange. Nearest beads: Artkal S97 Papaya (ΔE 3.2), Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 3.7), Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 6.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 922 Copper Light (ΔE 2.7).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Orange
#eb7b31 · RGB 235, 123, 49
Closest to Perler Orange in other brands
- DMC 922 Copper Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Anchor 316 Tangerine Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 2301 Golden Brown Very Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Hama 79 Apricot ΔE 3.7 close
- Artkal S S97 Papaya ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 6.9 similar
Perler Orange at a glance
| Product code | 80-19004 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Orange |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #eb7b31 |
| RGB | 235, 123, 49 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.4, a* 38.4, b* 57.2 |
| HSL | 24°, 82 %, 56 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.4:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Orange in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Orange. The closest is Artkal S97 Papaya (ΔE 3.2, 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 79 Apricot | 3.7 | close | #f87633 |
| Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange | 6.2 | similar | #fe630b |
| Hama 38 Neon Orange | 7.0 | similar | #fd8600 |
| Artkal S97 Papaya | 3.2 | close | #dc772b |
| Artkal SN1 Neon Orange | 4.2 | close | #ff7405 |
| Artkal S39 Yellow Orange | 4.2 | close | #e68739 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 6.9 | similar | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 10.6 | loose | #ee9527 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Orange
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 922 maps to Perler Orange with ΔE 2.7, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 922 Copper Light | 2.7 | very close | #e27323 |
| DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium | 5.0 | close | #f27842 |
| Anchor 316 Tangerine Dark | 3.6 | close | #fa7017 |
| Anchor 304 Citrus Dark | 3.9 | close | #f77b0d |
| Madeira 2301 Golden Brown Very Light | 2.8 | very close | #e58444 |
Perler shades near Perler Orange
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Perler Orange
No Perler orange is clearly darker than Perler Orange (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 63.
- Lighter: Perler Apricot (#f5a168), L* 73 against 63.
- Lighter: Perler Cheddar (#fbb146), L* 78 against 63.
Using Perler Orange in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 4.9:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 2.4:1, so Orange pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Tangerine, is ΔE 8.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S97, ΔE 3.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N13, ΔE 6.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Orange
Perler Orange 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.
There is also a mini version, Perler Mini Orange (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Orange?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 79 Apricot (#f87633), ΔE 3.7: a close match. Next are Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (ΔE 6.2) and Hama 38 Neon Orange (ΔE 7.0).
What hex code is Perler Orange?
Perler Orange is #eb7b31 on screen: RGB 235, 123, 49, CIELAB L* 63.4, a* 38.4, b* 57.2, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Orange?
DMC 922 Copper Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.7, very close), followed by DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium (ΔE 5.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 316 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 3.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Orange?
Artkal: Artkal S97 Papaya (ΔE 3.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 6.9, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Honey #da8c2c
- Perler Apricot #f5a168
- Perler Tangerine #fd5918
- Perler Butterscotch #da9964
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 79 Apricot Hama, ΔE 3.7
- Artkal S97 Papaya Artkal, ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 6.9