Read the code first.
The letter groups a color family; the number identifies a swatch. A covers yellows and oranges, B greens, C blues, D purples, E pinks, F reds, G browns, H neutrals and M muted tones.
THE LITTLE DETAILS, ALL IN COLOR.
MARD 221 color chart.
Find your bead color.
Your MARD 221 color chart. Find a bead code, explore a color family, and compare HEX and RGB screen references for your next fuse bead pattern.
221 bead colors9 color familiesFree to explore
A screen reference, with real-world limits. Colors can vary by display and bead batch. Confirm physical colors with your supplier before buying.
Pick a swatch to see its code and color values.
AYellow & orange26 colors
BGreen32 colors
CBlue29 colors
DPurple26 colors
EPink24 colors
FRed25 colors
GBrown21 colors
HNeutrals23 colors
MMuted15 colors
What does the MARD 221 color chart show?
The BeadColor MARD chart is a digital reference for 221 bead codes across nine color families. It uses the same standard palette as the editor, so you can look up a code before editing a pattern. HEX and RGB values describe screen colors, not measured physical beads. Confirm colors with your supplier’s physical color card. This MARD reference does not provide a one-to-one conversion to Perler or other bead brands.
FROM SWATCH TO PEGBOARD
How to use this fuse bead color chart
A good palette starts with the beads you have. Use these notes to choose your next few colors with confidence.
Try the bead makerGive skin and shadows some range.
For portraits in the standard set, compare warm lights in A and G with softer shades in E. Choose a highlight, a midtone and a shadow. H and M help with neutrals; too many similar grays can hide the detail.
White is a color. Empty is a space.
A white bead still fills a cell. To leave a hole or remove a background, clear those cells in the editor. A screen swatch cannot show transparency, fluorescence or a pearlescent finish.
GOOD TO KNOW
Color questions, answered.
What is the difference between 221 and 291 colors?
The standard 221-color reference covers families A–H and M. The larger 291-color library adds 70 extension colors across P, Q, R, T, Y and ZG. This chart uses the standard 221-color palette supported by BeadColor. Check your supplier’s included codes before choosing a set.
Are A1 and A01 the same code?
Yes. The leading zero is a formatting choice: A1 and A01 identify the same color in this reference. BeadColor displays two-digit numbers for consistent sorting. You can search either format.
Will the beads look exactly like these swatches?
No. HEX and RGB values are screen references, not manufacturer measurements of physical beads. Your display, lighting, bead finish and production batch can all affect appearance. Use your supplier’s physical color card to confirm an order.
Where does the color data come from?
This chart shares its 221-color dataset with the BeadColor editor. Its codes and screen values were cross-checked against the public WebFEM and Anqstar color references on September 14, 2026. Family labels are browsing aids, not official product names.
Screen-reference sources: WebFEM · Anqstar. Reference checked September 14, 2026.