Perler Sky
Perler Sky (#4ac0d8 on screen) is a light, rich teal 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S99 Waterfall (ΔE 2.7), Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 6.9), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 16.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 4.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Sky
#4ac0d8 · RGB 74, 192, 216
Closest to Perler Sky in other brands
- DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium ΔE 7.8 similar
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 7.6 similar
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 6.9 similar
- Artkal S S99 Waterfall ΔE 2.7 very close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 16.9 loose
Perler Sky at a glance
| Product code | 80-15216 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sky |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #4ac0d8 |
| RGB | 74, 192, 216 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.3, a* -25.5, b* -21.7 |
| HSL | 190°, 65 %, 57 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Sky in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Sky, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S99 Waterfall (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 49 Azure | 6.9 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 10.8 | loose | #8aafc2 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 11.2 | loose | #51aee4 |
| Artkal S99 Waterfall | 2.7 | very close | #61bbd3 |
| Artkal S72 Light Sea Blue | 3.5 | close | #68c4d2 |
| Artkal S37 Blue-Green | 3.8 | close | #60bfcb |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 16.9 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 18.2 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Sky
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 996, Perler Sky is a close match (ΔE 4.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium | 4.9 | close | #30c2ec |
| DMC 807 Peacock Blue | 6.6 | similar | #64abba |
| Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium | 7.8 | similar | #8bbdc7 |
| Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light | 8.1 | similar | #8eccd3 |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 7.6 | similar | #6ba9bc |
Perler shades near Perler Sky
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Perler Sky
Perler teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sky, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Toothpaste (#96d1d4), L* 80 against 72.
- Lighter: Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5), L* 80 against 72.
- Darker: Perler Lagoon (#00a4ac), L* 61 against 72.
- Darker: Perler Peacock (#0090ac), L* 55 against 72.
- Darker: Perler Parrot Green (#009188), L* 54 against 72.
Using Perler Sky in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 6.5:1, a clear edge, against 1.8:1 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 Toothpaste, is ΔE 10.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Sky for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S99, ΔE 2.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 16.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Sky
Perler Sky 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 10.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Sky?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 49 Azure (#0facd1), ΔE 6.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 10.8) and Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 11.2).
What hex code is Perler Sky?
Perler Sky is #4ac0d8 on screen: RGB 74, 192, 216, CIELAB L* 72.3, a* -25.5, b* -21.7, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Sky?
DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.9, close), followed by DMC 807 Peacock Blue (ΔE 6.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium (ΔE 7.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Sky?
Artkal: Artkal S99 Waterfall (ΔE 2.7, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 16.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Toothpaste #96d1d4
- Perler Robin's Egg #a9cdd5
- Perler Lagoon #00a4ac
- Perler Peacock #0090ac
- Perler Mist #93b0bd
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 49 Azure Hama, ΔE 6.9
- Artkal S99 Waterfall Artkal, ΔE 2.7
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 16.9
- Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 7.8