Perler Rust
On screen, Perler Rust is #995043: a dark, rich brown. Nearest beads: Artkal S15 Redwood (ΔE 4.1), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 7.8), Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 7.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium (ΔE 1.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Rust
#995043 · RGB 153, 80, 67
Closest to Perler Rust in other brands
- DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 1007 Chicory Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 402 Terracotta Medium Light ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 7.8 similar
- Artkal S S15 Redwood ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 7.9 similar
Perler Rust at a glance
| Product code | 80-19020 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Rust |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #995043 |
| RGB | 153, 80, 67 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.6, a* 29.1, b* 21.3 |
| HSL | 9°, 39 %, 43 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 5.0:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.4:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Rust in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Rust. The closest is Artkal S15 Redwood (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 111 Dark Blush | 7.8 | similar | #835854 |
| Hama 114 Cherry Red | 9.1 | similar | #9a2c31 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 9.3 | similar | #87593d |
| Artkal S15 Redwood | 4.1 | close | #9a4541 |
| Artkal S57 Buccaneer | 6.3 | similar | #b35540 |
| Artkal S17 Light Brown | 7.8 | similar | #895d49 |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 7.9 | similar | #875f52 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 13.7 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Rust
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3858 maps to Perler Rust with ΔE 1.9, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium | 1.9 | very close | #964a3f |
| DMC 355 Terra Cotta Dark | 3.5 | close | #984436 |
| Anchor 1007 Chicory Dark | 3.8 | close | #a05945 |
| Anchor 884 Copper Dark | 4.9 | close | #9a432e |
| Madeira 402 Terracotta Medium Light | 4.6 | close | #ae4f41 |
Perler shades near Perler Rust
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Perler Rust
Perler browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Rust, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Light Brown (#936848), L* 48 against 43.
- Darker: Perler Brown (#674c44), L* 35 against 43.
Using Perler Rust in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 5.0:1 (a clear edge); against Perler Cocoa only 2.4:1. That makes Rust 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 Gingerbread, is ΔE 7.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Rust for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S15, ΔE 4.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N27, ΔE 7.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Rust
Perler Rust 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 Red (ΔE 8.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Rust?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 111 Dark Blush (#835854), ΔE 7.8: a similar shade. Next are Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 9.1) and Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 9.3).
What hex code is Perler Rust?
Perler Rust is #995043 on screen: RGB 153, 80, 67, CIELAB L* 42.6, a* 29.1, b* 21.3, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Rust?
DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.9, very close), followed by DMC 355 Terra Cotta Dark (ΔE 3.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1007 Chicory Dark (ΔE 3.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Rust?
Artkal: Artkal S15 Redwood (ΔE 4.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 7.9, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Light Brown #936848
- Perler Gingerbread #7e5446
- Perler Brown #674c44
- Perler Red #b0353c
- Perler Cherry #9d2b3a
- Perler Tomato #d14337
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 111 Dark Blush Hama, ΔE 7.8
- Artkal S15 Redwood Artkal, ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate Nabbi, ΔE 7.9