Perler Tomato
Perler Tomato is a medium, vivid red fuse bead, #d14337 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S05 Tall Poppy (ΔE 3.2), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 4.8), Hama 35 Neon Red (ΔE 7.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 350 Coral Medium (ΔE 4.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Tomato
#d14337 · RGB 209, 67, 55
Closest to Perler Tomato in other brands
- DMC 350 Coral Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 411 Pink Very Dark ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 35 Neon Red ΔE 7.8 similar
- Artkal S S05 Tall Poppy ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 4.8 close
Perler Tomato at a glance
| Product code | 80-15211 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Tomato |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #d14337 |
| RGB | 209, 67, 55 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.3, a* 55.1, b* 38.5 |
| HSL | 5°, 63 %, 52 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 4.0:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.0:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Tomato in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Tomato. The closest is Artkal S05 Tall Poppy (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 35 Neon Red | 7.8 | similar | #ff2833 |
| Hama 13 Transparent Red | 8.4 | similar | #c02435 |
| Hama 04 Orange | 10.5 | loose | #d14803 |
| Artkal S05 Tall Poppy | 3.2 | close | #cb3531 |
| Artkal S66 Blaze Orange | 6.3 | similar | #e5533c |
| Artkal S57 Buccaneer | 6.4 | similar | #b35540 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 4.8 | close | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 14.7 | loose | #f3601b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Tomato
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 350 maps to Perler Tomato with ΔE 4.9, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 350 Coral Medium | 4.9 | close | #e04848 |
| DMC 3830 Terra Cotta | 5.3 | close | #b95544 |
| Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark | 4.2 | close | #e13e29 |
| Anchor 35 Blush Dark | 4.6 | close | #ea3138 |
| Madeira 411 Pink Very Dark | 5.0 | close | #e01f35 |
Perler shades near Perler Tomato
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Perler Tomato
Perler reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Tomato, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Magenta (#e04284), L* 53 against 49.
- Lighter: Perler Spice (#d9593a), L* 54 against 49.
- Lighter: Perler Rose (#d25d72), L* 55 against 49.
- Darker: Perler Red (#b0353c), L* 41 against 49.
- Darker: Perler Raspberry (#983864), L* 39 against 49.
- Darker: Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a), L* 36 against 49.
Using Perler Tomato in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 4.0:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Perler Cocoa only 3.0:1. That makes Tomato 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 Spice, is ΔE 6.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Tomato for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S05, ΔE 3.2) and Hama the furthest (Hama 35, ΔE 7.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Tomato
Perler Tomato 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 Hot Coral (ΔE 8.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Tomato?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 35 Neon Red (#ff2833), ΔE 7.8: a similar shade. Next are Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 8.4) and Hama 04 Orange (ΔE 10.5).
What hex code is Perler Tomato?
Perler Tomato is #d14337 on screen: RGB 209, 67, 55, CIELAB L* 49.3, a* 55.1, b* 38.5, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Tomato?
DMC 350 Coral Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.9, close), followed by DMC 3830 Terra Cotta (ΔE 5.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 11 Salmon Medium Dark (ΔE 4.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Tomato?
Artkal: Artkal S05 Tall Poppy (ΔE 3.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 4.8, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Spice #d9593a
- Perler Hot Coral #dd595b
- Perler Red #b0353c
- Perler Cherry #9d2b3a
- Perler Rust #995043
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 35 Neon Red Hama, ΔE 7.8
- Artkal S05 Tall Poppy Artkal, ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 4.8