Perler Sour Apple
On screen, Perler Sour Apple is #a3de6f: a light, vivid green. Nearest beads: Artkal S55 Pistachio (ΔE 7.1), Hama 47 Pastel Green (ΔE 9.5), Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 14.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 907 Parrot Green Light (ΔE 6.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Sour Apple
#a3de6f · RGB 163, 222, 111
Closest to Perler Sour Apple in other brands
- DMC 907 Parrot Green Light ΔE 6.9 similar
- Anchor 240 Grass Green Light ΔE 7.4 similar
- Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 47 Pastel Green ΔE 9.5 similar
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 14.9 loose
Perler Sour Apple at a glance
| Product code | 80-15241 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sour Apple |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #a3de6f |
| RGB | 163, 222, 111 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.5, a* -37.4, b* 48.1 |
| HSL | 92°, 63 %, 65 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 8.7:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Sour Apple in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Sour Apple. The closest is Artkal S55 Pistachio (ΔE 7.1, 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 47 Pastel Green | 9.5 | similar | #80df96 |
| Hama 104 Lime | 11.4 | loose | #bcd122 |
| Hama 101 Eucalyptus | 13.8 | loose | #a9c39b |
| Artkal S55 Pistachio | 7.1 | similar | #97cf87 |
| Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green | 8.5 | similar | #93ca87 |
| Artkal S46 Bright Green | 9.0 | similar | #8ec324 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 14.9 | loose | #c7bf5e |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 15.3 | loose | #f5ec8d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Sour Apple
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 907 maps to Perler Sour Apple with ΔE 6.9, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 907 Parrot Green Light | 6.9 | similar | #c7e666 |
| DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright | 7.0 | similar | #9ecf34 |
| Anchor 240 Grass Green Light | 7.4 | similar | #9fcd88 |
| Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light | 7.7 | similar | #c7dd63 |
| Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light | 7.3 | similar | #76c860 |
Perler shades near Perler Sour Apple
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Perler Sour Apple
Perler greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sour Apple, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Sherbet (#d8e47c), L* 88 against 82.
- Lighter: Perler Mint (#b3eed5), L* 90 against 82.
- Darker: Perler Pastel Green (#6dcc94), L* 75 against 82.
- Darker: Perler Kiwi Lime (#69b845), L* 68 against 82.
- Darker: Perler Sage (#9aa98e), L* 67 against 82.
Using Perler Sour Apple in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 8.7:1 (a strong edge) and against Perler White 1.4:1, so Sour Apple pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Sherbet, is ΔE 9.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Sour Apple for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S55, ΔE 7.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N30, ΔE 14.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Sour Apple
Perler Sour Apple 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 Kiwi Lime (ΔE 11.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Sour Apple?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 47 Pastel Green (#80df96), ΔE 9.5: a similar shade. Next are Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 11.4) and Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 13.8).
What hex code is Perler Sour Apple?
Perler Sour Apple is #a3de6f on screen: RGB 163, 222, 111, CIELAB L* 82.5, a* -37.4, b* 48.1, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Sour Apple?
DMC 907 Parrot Green Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.9, similar), followed by DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright (ΔE 7.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 240 Grass Green Light (ΔE 7.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Sour Apple?
Artkal: Artkal S55 Pistachio (ΔE 7.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 14.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Sherbet #d8e47c
- Perler Mint #b3eed5
- Perler Pastel Green #6dcc94
- Perler Kiwi Lime #69b845
- Perler Prickly Pear #bbc938
- Perler Celery #bed4a6
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 47 Pastel Green Hama, ΔE 9.5
- Artkal S55 Pistachio Artkal, ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi Nabbi, ΔE 14.9
- DMC 907 Parrot Green Light DMC thread, ΔE 6.9