Perler Lagoon
Perler Lagoon is a medium, rich teal fuse bead, #00a4ac on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 4.6), Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 10.3), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 22.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark (ΔE 3.4).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Lagoon
#00a4ac · RGB 0, 164, 172
Closest to Perler Lagoon in other brands
- DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light ΔE 6.5 similar
- Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 10.3 loose
- Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 22.8 loose
Perler Lagoon at a glance
| Product code | 80-15217 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Lagoon |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #00a4ac |
| RGB | 0, 164, 172 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 61.2, a* -32.0, b* -14.3 |
| HSL | 183°, 100 %, 34 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 61.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Lagoon in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Lagoon. The closest is Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 4.6, 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 49 Azure | 10.3 | loose | #0facd1 |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 11.2 | loose | #489ab9 |
| Hama 113 Aqua | 14.6 | loose | #5f887b |
| Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise | 4.6 | close | #00a5a1 |
| Artkal S73 Steel Blue | 7.4 | similar | #5ab0bf |
| Artkal S76 Sea Blue | 7.7 | similar | #0093a9 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 22.8 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 24.0 | loose | #8d8b7f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Lagoon
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3844 maps to Perler Lagoon with ΔE 3.4, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark | 3.4 | close | #12aeba |
| DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark | 6.9 | similar | #3d95a5 |
| Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light | 6.5 | similar | #599ea9 |
| Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium | 8.7 | similar | #2ba899 |
| Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light | 5.4 | close | #3f959c |
Perler shades near Perler Lagoon
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Perler Lagoon
Perler teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Lagoon, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Sky (#4ac0d8), L* 72 against 61.
- Lighter: Perler Light Green (#18c7b1), L* 72 against 61.
- Lighter: Perler Caribbean Sea (#6cc8ad), L* 75 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Peacock (#0090ac), L* 55 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Parrot Green (#009188), L* 54 against 61.
- Darker: Perler Teal (#047f8a), L* 48 against 61.
Using Perler Lagoon in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 4.5:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 2.6:1, so Lagoon pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Parrot Green, is ΔE 9.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Lagoon for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S45, ΔE 4.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 22.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Lagoon
Perler Lagoon 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 Parrot Green (ΔE 9.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Lagoon?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 49 Azure (#0facd1), ΔE 10.3: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 11.2) and Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 14.6).
What hex code is Perler Lagoon?
Perler Lagoon is #00a4ac on screen: RGB 0, 164, 172, CIELAB L* 61.2, a* -32.0, b* -14.3, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Lagoon?
DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.4, close), followed by DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark (ΔE 6.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light (ΔE 6.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Lagoon?
Artkal: Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 4.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 22.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Sky #4ac0d8
- Perler Light Green #18c7b1
- Perler Peacock #0090ac
- Perler Parrot Green #009188
- Perler Teal #047f8a
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 49 Azure Hama, ΔE 10.3
- Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise Artkal, ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 22.8
- DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark DMC thread, ΔE 3.4