Perler Stone
On screen, Perler Stone is #988c8c: a medium gray. Nearest beads: Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 5.7), Artkal S07 Gray (ΔE 6.8), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 9.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark (ΔE 6.0).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Stone
#988c8c · RGB 152, 140, 140
Closest to Perler Stone in other brands
- DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 6.0 similar
- Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S07 Gray ΔE 6.8 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 9.7 similar
Perler Stone at a glance
| Product code | 80-15260 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Stone |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #988c8c |
| RGB | 152, 140, 140 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 59.3, a* 4.5, b* 1.6 |
| HSL | 0°, 6 %, 57 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 59.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.8:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.2:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Stone in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Stone. The closest is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 5.7, 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 109 Cloudy Grey | 5.7 | close | #8a847f |
| Hama 112 Blush | 8.7 | similar | #ad8a82 |
| Hama 17 Grey | 12.2 | loose | #838f98 |
| Artkal S07 Gray | 6.8 | similar | #959698 |
| Artkal S159 Oslo Gray | 9.2 | similar | #82878b |
| Artkal S79 Light Gray | 12.6 | loose | #a7acad |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 9.7 | similar | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 11.5 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Stone
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 414, Perler Stone is a similar shade (ΔE 6.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark | 6.0 | similar | #8c8c8c |
| DMC 169 Pewter Light | 7.1 | similar | #848484 |
| Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium | 4.9 | close | #a99793 |
| Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light | 6.0 | close | #929293 |
| Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium | 4.3 | close | #9d8f97 |
Perler shades near Perler Stone
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Perler Stone
Perler grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Stone, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Pewter (#94a19d), L* 65 against 59.
- Lighter: Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8), L* 75 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b), L* 45 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Dark Grey (#585c61), L* 39 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Charcoal (#4f595a), L* 37 against 59.
Using Perler Stone in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.8:1 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 Grey, is ΔE 8.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Stone for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 109, ΔE 5.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 9.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Stone
Perler Stone 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 Grey (ΔE 8.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Stone?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (#8a847f), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Hama 112 Blush (ΔE 8.7) and Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 12.2).
What hex code is Perler Stone?
Perler Stone is #988c8c on screen: RGB 152, 140, 140, CIELAB L* 59.3, a* 4.5, b* 1.6, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Stone?
DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.0, similar), followed by DMC 169 Pewter Light (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium (ΔE 4.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Stone?
Artkal: Artkal S07 Gray (ΔE 6.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 9.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Grey #909497
- Perler Pewter #94a19d
- Perler Slate Blue #5e6d7b
- Perler Dark Grey #585c61
- Perler Thistle #8c8ca7
- Perler Frosted Lilac #cdb7c3
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey Hama, ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S07 Gray Artkal, ΔE 6.8
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 9.7