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A little bead knowledge · 1 minute

What are palettes and color codes for?

The short answer

A palette is the set of color references used by a pattern. Its codes help you identify and prepare materials. Keep the brand and series with the code, especially when comparing patterns or switching brands.

A swatch is a clue. The code is the reference.

Choose a swatch to see its brand and full color code.

Perler · 80-19001 · White

Approximate screen RGB from our fixed beadcolors-f97ff428 snapshot. Not a physical color test.
Illustration, not a finished bead piece

Keep these in mind

  • A screen swatch is an approximate visual reference, not a physical color guarantee.
  • Different palettes may have different colors and codes, even when two swatches look close.
  • Our built-in palettes use fixed, versioned references. A saved pattern keeps the meanings of its colors.

Follow the thread

One question leads to another

Follow the connection that catches your eye.

Know which brand the code belongs to

Fuse beads, Perler, Hama: what’s the difference?

Match codes to the materials list

How do you read a materials list?

Try it in practiceSee how to choose a palette when making a pattern
References & a deeper dive

The short version is above. These sources explain the details and where each example comes from.

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