Perler Fern
Perler Fern is a medium, vivid green fuse bead, #7f971a on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S80 Dark Olive (ΔE 7.2), Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 11.3), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 14.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 580 Moss Green Dark (ΔE 5.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Fern
#7f971a · RGB 127, 151, 26
Closest to Perler Fern in other brands
- DMC 580 Moss Green Dark ΔE 5.6 close
- Anchor 256 Parrot Green Medium ΔE 7.0 similar
- Madeira 1502 Avocado Green Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 11.3 loose
- Artkal S S80 Dark Olive ΔE 7.2 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 14.6 loose
Perler Fern at a glance
| Product code | 80-15219 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Fern |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #7f971a |
| RGB | 127, 151, 26 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.7, a* -24.6, b* 56.8 |
| HSL | 72°, 71 %, 35 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.8:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.2:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Fern in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Fern. The closest is Artkal S80 Dark Olive (ΔE 7.2, 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 110 Matcha | 11.3 | loose | #838956 |
| Hama 115 Bright Green | 12.6 | loose | #6e975f |
| Hama 84 Olive Green | 13.0 | loose | #687836 |
| Artkal S80 Dark Olive | 7.2 | similar | #8f8e3c |
| Artkal S21 Pastel Green | 8.3 | similar | #8bb23a |
| Artkal S70 Drark Algae | 10.3 | loose | #adad29 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 14.6 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 15.9 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Fern
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 580, Perler Fern is a close match (ΔE 5.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 580 Moss Green Dark | 5.6 | close | #888d33 |
| DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark | 7.7 | similar | #628a28 |
| Anchor 256 Parrot Green Medium | 7.0 | similar | #5c9619 |
| Anchor 266 Avocado Medium Light | 7.2 | similar | #708b3a |
| Madeira 1502 Avocado Green Light | 2.4 | very close | #859932 |
Perler shades near Perler Fern
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Perler Fern
Perler greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Fern, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Green (#4dab64), L* 63 against 59.
- Lighter: Perler Sage (#9aa98e), L* 67 against 59.
- Lighter: Perler Kiwi Lime (#69b845), L* 68 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Shamrock (#008f53), L* 52 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Dark Green (#007b4e), L* 45 against 59.
- Darker: Perler Evergreen (#305545), L* 33 against 59.
Using Perler Fern in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.8:1 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 Kiwi Lime, is ΔE 12.7 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Fern for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S80, ΔE 7.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N22, ΔE 14.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Fern
Perler Fern 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 12.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Fern?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 110 Matcha (#838956), ΔE 11.3: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 12.6) and Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 13.0).
What hex code is Perler Fern?
Perler Fern is #7f971a on screen: RGB 127, 151, 26, CIELAB L* 58.7, a* -24.6, b* 56.8, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Fern?
DMC 580 Moss Green Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.6, close), followed by DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark (ΔE 7.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 256 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 7.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Fern?
Artkal: Artkal S80 Dark Olive (ΔE 7.2, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 14.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Green #4dab64
- Perler Kiwi Lime #69b845
- Perler Shamrock #008f53
- Perler Dark Green #007b4e
- Perler Prickly Pear #bbc938
- Perler Olive #696e31
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 110 Matcha Hama, ΔE 11.3
- Artkal S80 Dark Olive Artkal, ΔE 7.2
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 14.6