Perler Mint
Perler Mint (#b3eed5 on screen) is a very light, soft green 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S31 Sea Mist (ΔE 8.1), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 9.5), Nabbi N15 White (ΔE 19.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light (ΔE 2.3).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Mint
#b3eed5 · RGB 179, 238, 213
Closest to Perler Mint in other brands
- DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light ΔE 7.9 similar
- Madeira 1208 Jade Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 9.5 similar
- Artkal S S31 Sea Mist ΔE 8.1 similar
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 19.7 loose
Perler Mint at a glance
| Product code | 80-15240 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Mint |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #b3eed5 |
| RGB | 179, 238, 213 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 89.6, a* -23.7, b* 6.1 |
| HSL | 155°, 63 %, 82 % |
| Lightness | very light (L* 89.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.1:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 10.6:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Mint in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Mint. The closest is Artkal S31 Sea Mist (ΔE 8.1, similar), 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 98 Pastel Mint | 9.5 | similar | #94cca4 |
| Hama 47 Pastel Green | 12.9 | loose | #80df96 |
| Hama 101 Eucalyptus | 12.9 | loose | #a9c39b |
| Artkal S31 Sea Mist | 8.1 | similar | #b2d7ce |
| Artkal S119 Frosty Blue | 8.2 | similar | #8ad5c9 |
| Artkal SE5 Aquamarine | 9.9 | similar | #69e3d5 |
| Nabbi N15 White | 19.7 | loose | #f4f4f3 |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 23.0 | loose | #f5ec8d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Mint
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 13 maps to Perler Mint with ΔE 2.3, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light | 2.3 | very close | #bff6e0 |
| DMC 964 Sea Green Light | 5.7 | close | #a9e2d8 |
| Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light | 7.9 | similar | #bfdac0 |
| Anchor 185 Sea Green Light | 8.0 | similar | #81d6c4 |
| Madeira 1208 Jade Light | 3.1 | close | #bde9d4 |
Perler shades near Perler Mint
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Perler Mint
No Perler green is clearly lighter than Perler Mint (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Sour Apple (#a3de6f), L* 82 against 90.
- Darker: Perler Celery (#bed4a6), L* 82 against 90.
- Darker: Perler Pastel Green (#6dcc94), L* 75 against 90.
Using Perler Mint in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 10.6:1 (a strong edge) and against Perler White 1.1:1, so Mint pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Caribbean Sea, is ΔE 11.3 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Mint for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S31, ΔE 8.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N15, ΔE 19.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Mint
Perler Mint 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 Toothpaste (ΔE 12.2).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Mint?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (#94cca4), ΔE 9.5: a similar shade. Next are Hama 47 Pastel Green (ΔE 12.9) and Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 12.9).
What hex code is Perler Mint?
Perler Mint is #b3eed5 on screen: RGB 179, 238, 213, CIELAB L* 89.6, a* -23.7, b* 6.1, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Mint?
DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.3, very close), followed by DMC 964 Sea Green Light (ΔE 5.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light (ΔE 7.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Mint?
Artkal: Artkal S31 Sea Mist (ΔE 8.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N15 White (ΔE 19.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Celery #bed4a6
- Perler Pastel Green #6dcc94
- Perler Caribbean Sea #6cc8ad
- Perler Toothpaste #96d1d4
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint Hama, ΔE 9.5
- Artkal S31 Sea Mist Artkal, ΔE 8.1
- Nabbi N15 White Nabbi, ΔE 19.7
- DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light DMC thread, ΔE 2.3
- Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light Anchor thread, ΔE 7.9