Perler Green
Perler Green (#4dab64 on screen) is a medium, rich green 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal ST5 Transparent Green (ΔE 3.9), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 4.3), Hama 16 Transparent Green (ΔE 4.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 913 Nile Green Medium (ΔE 5.1).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Green
#4dab64 · RGB 77, 171, 100
Closest to Perler Green in other brands
- DMC 913 Nile Green Medium ΔE 5.1 close
- Anchor 225 Emerald Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 1212 Leaf Green Medium ΔE 5.9 close
- Hama 16 Transparent Green ΔE 4.7 close
- Artkal S ST5 Transparent Green ΔE 3.9 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 4.3 close
Perler Green at a glance
| Product code | 80-19080 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Green |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #4dab64 |
| RGB | 77, 171, 100 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.0, a* -43.6, b* 28.3 |
| HSL | 135°, 38 %, 49 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.5:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.8:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Green. The closest is Artkal ST5 Transparent Green (ΔE 3.9, 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 16 Transparent Green | 4.7 | close | #37b876 |
| Hama 42 Fluorescent Green | 7.1 | similar | #0cbd51 |
| Hama 37 Neon Green | 7.8 | similar | #06b73c |
| Artkal ST5 Transparent Green | 3.9 | close | #0fae58 |
| Artkal S122 Eucalyptus | 4.8 | close | #00b26f |
| Artkal S08 Emerald | 7.5 | similar | #1fc467 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 4.3 | close | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 17.2 | loose | #297a3b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 913, Perler Green is a close match (ΔE 5.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 913 Nile Green Medium | 5.1 | close | #6dab77 |
| DMC 3816 Celadon Green | 7.1 | similar | #65a57d |
| Anchor 225 Emerald Light | 5.0 | close | #64b55d |
| Anchor 209 Spruce | 5.3 | close | #49a170 |
| Madeira 1212 Leaf Green Medium | 5.9 | close | #5f9d6b |
Perler shades near Perler Green
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Perler Green
Perler greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Sage (#9aa98e), L* 67 against 63.
- Lighter: Perler Kiwi Lime (#69b845), L* 68 against 63.
- Lighter: Perler Pastel Green (#6dcc94), L* 75 against 63.
- Darker: Perler Fern (#7f971a), L* 59 against 63.
- Darker: Perler Shamrock (#008f53), L* 52 against 63.
- Darker: Perler Dark Green (#007b4e), L* 45 against 63.
Using Perler Green in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 4.8:1, a clear edge, against 2.5:1 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 Kiwi Lime, is ΔE 8.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal ST5, ΔE 3.9) and Hama the furthest (Hama 16, ΔE 4.7). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Green
Perler Green 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.
There is also a mini version, Perler Mini Green (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Green?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 16 Transparent Green (#37b876), ΔE 4.7: a close match. Next are Hama 42 Fluorescent Green (ΔE 7.1) and Hama 37 Neon Green (ΔE 7.8).
What hex code is Perler Green?
Perler Green is #4dab64 on screen: RGB 77, 171, 100, CIELAB L* 63.0, a* -43.6, b* 28.3, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Green?
DMC 913 Nile Green Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.1, close), followed by DMC 3816 Celadon Green (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 225 Emerald Light (ΔE 5.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Green?
Artkal: Artkal ST5 Transparent Green (ΔE 3.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 4.3, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Kiwi Lime #69b845
- Perler Pastel Green #6dcc94
- Perler Fern #7f971a
- Perler Shamrock #008f53
- Perler Caribbean Sea #6cc8ad
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 16 Transparent Green Hama, ΔE 4.7
- Artkal ST5 Transparent Green Artkal, ΔE 3.9
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 4.3