Perler Plum
On screen, Perler Plum is #a75d9d: a medium, rich purple. Nearest beads: Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (ΔE 6.7), Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 12.9), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 16.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 33 Fuschia (ΔE 3.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Plum
#a75d9d · RGB 167, 93, 157
Closest to Perler Plum in other brands
- DMC 33 Fuschia ΔE 3.2 close
- Anchor 98 Violet Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Madeira 803 Lavender Dark ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple ΔE 12.9 loose
- Artkal S SE11 Sugar Plum ΔE 6.7 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 16.7 loose
Perler Plum at a glance
| Product code | 80-19060 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Plum |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #a75d9d |
| RGB | 167, 93, 157 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 50.1, a* 39.5, b* -21.9 |
| HSL | 308°, 30 %, 51 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 50.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 3.9:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.1:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Plum in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Plum. The closest is Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (ΔE 6.7, similar), 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 45 Pastel Purple | 12.9 | loose | #8e69cd |
| Hama 48 Pastel Pink | 13.3 | loose | #d67ad1 |
| Hama 96 Pastel Lilac | 16.4 | loose | #b491ad |
| Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum | 6.7 | similar | #b643ac |
| Artkal S133 Pink Plum | 7.2 | similar | #bc3ca6 |
| Artkal SE8 Mauve | 8.0 | similar | #af739a |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.7 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 17.0 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Plum
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 33 maps to Perler Plum with ΔE 3.2, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 33 Fuschia | 3.2 | close | #9c599e |
| DMC 553 Violet | 5.5 | close | #a3638b |
| Anchor 98 Violet Medium | 4.3 | close | #9f538c |
| Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light | 5.1 | close | #b66aa6 |
| Madeira 803 Lavender Dark | 6.1 | similar | #9f6bb1 |
Perler shades near Perler Plum
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Perler Plum
Perler purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Plum, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Fuchsia (#cb59b9), L* 55 against 50.
- Lighter: Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf), L* 57 against 50.
- Lighter: Perler Lavender (#af9fce), L* 68 against 50.
- Darker: Perler Purple (#684b86), L* 37 against 50.
- Darker: Perler Mulberry (#714875), L* 37 against 50.
- Darker: Perler Grape (#503b9c), L* 32 against 50.
Using Perler Plum in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 3.9:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Perler Cocoa only 3.1:1. That makes Plum 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 Orchid, is ΔE 6.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Plum for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE11, ΔE 6.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 16.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Plum
Perler Plum 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 Plum (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Plum?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 45 Pastel Purple (#8e69cd), ΔE 12.9: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 13.3) and Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 16.4).
What hex code is Perler Plum?
Perler Plum is #a75d9d on screen: RGB 167, 93, 157, CIELAB L* 50.1, a* 39.5, b* -21.9, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Plum?
DMC 33 Fuschia is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.2, close), followed by DMC 553 Violet (ΔE 5.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 98 Violet Medium (ΔE 4.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Plum?
Artkal: Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum (ΔE 6.7, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 16.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Orchid #b1628e
- Perler Fuchsia #cb59b9
- Perler Purple #684b86
- Perler Mulberry #714875
- Perler Pink #d45496
- Perler Twilight Plum #c685b1
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple Hama, ΔE 12.9
- Artkal SE11 Sugar Plum Artkal, ΔE 6.7
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 16.7