Perler Thistle
Perler Thistle (#8c8ca7 on screen) is a medium, soft blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S60 Lavender (ΔE 10.6), Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 11.1), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 12.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 4.8).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Thistle
#8c8ca7 · RGB 140, 140, 167
Closest to Perler Thistle in other brands
- DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium ΔE 6.2 similar
- Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark ΔE 7.0 similar
- Hama 17 Grey ΔE 11.1 loose
- Artkal S S60 Lavender ΔE 10.6 loose
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 12.9 loose
Perler Thistle at a glance
| Product code | 80-15251 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Thistle |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #8c8ca7 |
| RGB | 140, 140, 167 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 59.1, a* 5.7, b* -14.2 |
| HSL | 240°, 13 %, 60 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 59.1 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 Thistle in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Thistle. The closest is Artkal S60 Lavender (ΔE 10.6, loose), 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 17 Grey | 11.1 | loose | #838f98 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 12.4 | loose | #6a87c1 |
| Hama 96 Pastel Lilac | 12.6 | loose | #b491ad |
| Artkal S60 Lavender | 10.6 | loose | #8a7ec2 |
| Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple | 10.7 | loose | #8477b3 |
| Artkal S07 Gray | 11.4 | loose | #959698 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 12.9 | loose | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 17.6 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Thistle
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 155, Perler Thistle is a close match (ΔE 4.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark | 4.8 | close | #9891b6 |
| DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light | 4.8 | close | #9086a9 |
| Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium | 6.2 | similar | #7982a9 |
| Anchor 121 Blueberry Medium Light | 9.4 | similar | #748bb8 |
| Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark | 7.0 | similar | #9888b2 |
Perler shades near Perler Thistle
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Thistle
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Thistle, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Blueberry Creme (#85a8e3), L* 68 against 59.
- Lighter: Perler Mist (#93b0bd), L* 70 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), L* 55 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7), L* 55 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), L* 48 against 59.
Using Perler Thistle 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 Pastel Lavender, is ΔE 10.3 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Thistle for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S60, ΔE 10.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 12.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Thistle
Perler Thistle 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 Pastel Lavender (ΔE 10.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Thistle?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 17 Grey (#838f98), ΔE 11.1: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 12.4) and Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 12.6).
What hex code is Perler Thistle?
Perler Thistle is #8c8ca7 on screen: RGB 140, 140, 167, CIELAB L* 59.1, a* 5.7, b* -14.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Thistle?
DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.8, close), followed by DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light (ΔE 4.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium (ΔE 6.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Thistle?
Artkal: Artkal S60 Lavender (ΔE 10.6, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 12.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Blueberry Creme #85a8e3
- Perler Mist #93b0bd
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
- Perler Denim #4c6388
- Perler Pastel Lavender #937fbf
- Perler Lavender #af9fce
- Perler Grey #909497
- Perler Stone #988c8c
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 17 Grey Hama, ΔE 11.1
- Artkal S60 Lavender Artkal, ΔE 10.6
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 12.9
- DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark DMC thread, ΔE 4.8