Bead Color Converter
Click any swatch to convert, or search by code or hex; every result lists the matching code in all 9 brands.
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#FAF4C8 · MARD
Result
| Brand | Code | Swatch | ΔE | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARD Source | A1 | 0.0 | Identical | |
| COCO | E02 | 0.0 | Identical | |
| 漫漫 | E2 | 0.0 | Identical | |
| 盼盼 | 65 | 0.0 | Identical | |
| 咪小窝 | 77 | 0.0 | Identical | |
| Perler | Creme | 2.9 | Close | |
| Hama | H02 | 2.9 | Close | |
| Artkal | S51 | 9.3 | Substitute | |
| Nabbi | N21 | 9.9 | Substitute |
Colors indexed per brand
The site palette holds 291 colors; each brand covers a subset. When converting, the target brand can only pick from its own codes.
| Brand | Colors |
|---|---|
| MARD | 291 |
| COCO | 291 |
| 漫漫 | 283 |
| 盼盼 | 291 |
| 咪小窝 | 283 |
| Perler | 90 |
| Hama | 77 |
| Artkal | 118 |
| Nabbi | 30 |
How to read the difference
Difference uses CIEDE2000 (ΔE): smaller is closer. Under 2 is hard to see, under 6 is close, under 10 can work as a substitute, and above 10 counts as no reliable match.
- ΔE = 0: the target brand has the same bead
- ΔE ≤ 2: almost identical
- ΔE ≤ 6: close enough to swap
- ΔE ≤ 10: usable substitute with a slight shift
- ΔE > 10: no close match — change the palette
Data and limits
Codes come from the open beadcolors dataset (MIT): one hex value maps to a set of brand codes, and colors without a code are not given an invented one.
Swatches are screen previews. Real beads vary by batch and lighting, so check the official chart before a bulk order. Perler identifies colors by name rather than number, so names are shown as-is.
What to do next
1
Check the beads you own
Compare each result with your physical chart and note what to reorder; recolor anything marked as having no close match.
2
Build the pattern
Pick the target brand as the palette in the editor before converting a photo, so the pattern only uses codes you can buy.
3
Export the list
Export the color list for the target brand and order by code; grid size and bead counts are on the pattern page.
Common questions
Can I order beads straight from the result?
Yes, but check a physical chart first. Hex values are averages sampled from photos; batches and lighting differ visibly. ΔE describes closeness, not an exact match.
Why does one hex value map to several brands?
Different brands produce the same color. When the hex matches exactly, the existing code is reused; otherwise the nearest code is found by Lab distance.
Why do brands like Nabbi often show no close match?
Fewer indexed codes means a narrower range. Nabbi has only 30 colors here, so many colors fall back to a visibly different nearest code. In that case changing the palette is safer than forcing the swap.
Why are Perler codes color names?
Perler labels colors by name (Lemon, Rich Butter) instead of numbers, so the chart shows the official names. Input is case-insensitive.
What formats does batch mode accept?
One entry per line: a code, a hex value, or “brand + code”. A brand prefix switches the source brand for that line; duplicates are merged. Up to 200 lines.
Do you store what I type?
No. Parsing and conversion run in your browser; nothing is uploaded or saved to your account.