Perler Caribbean Sea
On screen, Perler Caribbean Sea is #6cc8ad: a light, rich teal. Nearest beads: Hama 11 Light Green (ΔE 5.7), Artkal S120 Polar Mint (ΔE 5.9), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 17.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 959 Sea Green Medium (ΔE 3.5).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Caribbean Sea
#6cc8ad · RGB 108, 200, 173
Closest to Perler Caribbean Sea in other brands
- DMC 959 Sea Green Medium ΔE 3.5 close
- Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 1201 Turquoise Medium ΔE 2.0 very close
- Hama 11 Light Green ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S120 Polar Mint ΔE 5.9 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 17.6 loose
Perler Caribbean Sea at a glance
| Product code | 80-15266 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Caribbean Sea |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #6cc8ad |
| RGB | 108, 200, 173 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.5, a* -33.9, b* 5.0 |
| HSL | 162°, 46 %, 60 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Caribbean Sea in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Caribbean Sea. The closest is Hama 11 Light Green (ΔE 5.7, 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 11 Light Green | 5.7 | close | #19cda7 |
| Hama 98 Pastel Mint | 7.5 | similar | #94cca4 |
| Hama 16 Transparent Green | 11.5 | loose | #37b876 |
| Artkal S120 Polar Mint | 5.9 | close | #7cd2a5 |
| Artkal S147 Spearmint | 6.1 | similar | #80b7a1 |
| Artkal S119 Frosty Blue | 6.8 | similar | #8ad5c9 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 17.6 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 25.3 | loose | #8d8b7f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Caribbean Sea
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 959, Perler Caribbean Sea is a close match (ΔE 3.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 959 Sea Green Medium | 3.5 | close | #59c7b4 |
| DMC 958 Sea Green Dark | 6.4 | similar | #3eb6a1 |
| Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light | 4.2 | close | #52bfac |
| Anchor 185 Sea Green Light | 5.0 | close | #81d6c4 |
| Madeira 1201 Turquoise Medium | 2.0 | very close | #61c2a5 |
Perler shades near Perler Caribbean Sea
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Perler Caribbean Sea
Perler teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Caribbean Sea, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Toothpaste (#96d1d4), L* 80 against 75.
- Lighter: Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5), L* 80 against 75.
- Darker: Perler Lagoon (#00a4ac), L* 61 against 75.
- Darker: Perler Peacock (#0090ac), L* 55 against 75.
- Darker: Perler Parrot Green (#009188), L* 54 against 75.
Using Perler Caribbean Sea in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 6.9:1, a clear edge, against 1.7:1 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 Light Green, is ΔE 5.8 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Caribbean Sea for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 11, ΔE 5.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N22, ΔE 17.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Caribbean Sea
Perler Caribbean Sea 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 Light Green (ΔE 5.8).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Caribbean Sea?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 11 Light Green (#19cda7), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 7.5) and Hama 16 Transparent Green (ΔE 11.5).
What hex code is Perler Caribbean Sea?
Perler Caribbean Sea is #6cc8ad on screen: RGB 108, 200, 173, CIELAB L* 74.5, a* -33.9, b* 5.0, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Caribbean Sea?
DMC 959 Sea Green Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.5, close), followed by DMC 958 Sea Green Dark (ΔE 6.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light (ΔE 4.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Caribbean Sea?
Artkal: Artkal S120 Polar Mint (ΔE 5.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 17.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Toothpaste #96d1d4
- Perler Robin's Egg #a9cdd5
- Perler Light Green #18c7b1
- Perler Lagoon #00a4ac
- Perler Pastel Green #6dcc94
- Perler Mint #b3eed5
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 11 Light Green Hama, ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S120 Polar Mint Artkal, ΔE 5.9
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 17.6
- Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light Anchor thread, ΔE 4.2