Perler Shamrock
Perler Shamrock is a medium, rich green fuse bead, #008f53 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S20 Green (ΔE 0.4), Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 8.1), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 8.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 911 Emerald Green Medium (ΔE 4.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Shamrock
#008f53 · RGB 0, 143, 83
Closest to Perler Shamrock in other brands
- DMC 911 Emerald Green Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Anchor 205 Mint Green Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark ΔE 3.3 close
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 8.9 similar
- Artkal S S20 Green ΔE 0.4 identical
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 8.1 similar
Perler Shamrock at a glance
| Product code | 80-15199 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Shamrock |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #008f53 |
| RGB | 0, 143, 83 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 52.1, a* -47.2, b* 23.0 |
| HSL | 155°, 100 %, 28 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 52.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 3.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.3:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Shamrock in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Shamrock, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S20 Green (ΔE 0.4). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 10 Green | 8.9 | similar | #027643 |
| Hama 115 Bright Green | 11.1 | loose | #6e975f |
| Hama 16 Transparent Green | 13.0 | loose | #37b876 |
| Artkal S20 Green | 0.4 | identical | #009053 |
| Artkal SL2 Glitter Green | 7.4 | similar | #117c52 |
| Artkal S71 Jade Green | 8.5 | similar | #007d2b |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 8.1 | similar | #297a3b |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 12.5 | loose | #48af4f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Shamrock
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 911 maps to Perler Shamrock with ΔE 4.2, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 911 Emerald Green Medium | 4.2 | close | #189065 |
| DMC 912 Emerald Green Light | 5.8 | close | #1b9d6b |
| Anchor 205 Mint Green Dark | 4.8 | close | #349568 |
| Anchor 227 Emerald Medium | 6.6 | similar | #1c8532 |
| Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark | 3.3 | close | #058e60 |
Perler shades near Perler Shamrock
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Perler Shamrock
Perler greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Shamrock, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Fern (#7f971a), L* 59 against 52.
- Lighter: Perler Green (#4dab64), L* 63 against 52.
- Lighter: Perler Sage (#9aa98e), L* 67 against 52.
- Darker: Perler Dark Green (#007b4e), L* 45 against 52.
- Darker: Perler Evergreen (#305545), L* 33 against 52.
Using Perler Shamrock in a design
Against Perler White the contrast is 3.6:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Perler Cocoa only 3.3:1. That makes Shamrock an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Dark Green, is ΔE 7.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Shamrock for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S20, ΔE 0.4) and Hama the furthest (Hama 10, ΔE 8.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Shamrock
Perler Shamrock 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 Dark Green (ΔE 7.5).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Shamrock?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 10 Green (#027643), ΔE 8.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 11.1) and Hama 16 Transparent Green (ΔE 13.0).
What hex code is Perler Shamrock?
Perler Shamrock is #008f53 on screen: RGB 0, 143, 83, CIELAB L* 52.1, a* -47.2, b* 23.0, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Shamrock?
DMC 911 Emerald Green Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.2, close), followed by DMC 912 Emerald Green Light (ΔE 5.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 205 Mint Green Dark (ΔE 4.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Shamrock?
Artkal: Artkal S20 Green (ΔE 0.4, identical). Nabbi: Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 8.1, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Green #4dab64
- Perler Kiwi Lime #69b845
- Perler Dark Green #007b4e
- Perler Evergreen #305545
- Perler Parrot Green #009188
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 10 Green Hama, ΔE 8.9
- Artkal S20 Green Artkal, ΔE 0.4
- Nabbi N16 Green Nabbi, ΔE 8.1