Perler Forest
Perler Forest is a dark, soft teal fuse bead, #005d57 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S09 Dark Green (ΔE 3.9), Nabbi N09 Hunter Green (ΔE 11.1), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 16.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 9.7).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Forest
#005d57 · RGB 0, 93, 87
Closest to Perler Forest in other brands
- DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 9.7 similar
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark ΔE 6.7 similar
- Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium ΔE 1.1 very close
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 16.4 loose
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 3.9 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.1 loose
Perler Forest at a glance
| Product code | 80-15247 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Forest |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #005d57 |
| RGB | 0, 93, 87 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.0, a* -25.0, b* -3.3 |
| HSL | 176°, 100 %, 18 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 6.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 1.8:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Forest in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Forest. The closest is Artkal S09 Dark Green (ΔE 3.9, 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 10 Green | 16.4 | loose | #027643 |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 17.9 | loose | #445059 |
| Hama 113 Aqua | 18.3 | loose | #5f887b |
| Artkal S09 Dark Green | 3.9 | close | #00685e |
| Artkal S126 Dark Eucalyptus | 5.7 | close | #006e69 |
| Artkal S62 Green Tea | 10.3 | loose | #00765f |
| Nabbi N09 Hunter Green | 11.1 | loose | #2f4a39 |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 19.7 | loose | #297a3b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Forest
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3808, Perler Forest is a similar shade (ΔE 9.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 9.7 | similar | #366970 |
| DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 10.2 | loose | #115a3b |
| Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark | 6.7 | similar | #2b5446 |
| Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark | 7.4 | similar | #007265 |
| Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium | 1.1 | very close | #005b57 |
Perler shades near Perler Forest
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Perler Forest
No Perler teal is clearly darker than Perler Forest (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Teal (#047f8a), L* 48 against 35.
- Lighter: Perler Parrot Green (#009188), L* 54 against 35.
- Lighter: Perler Peacock (#0090ac), L* 55 against 35.
Using Perler Forest in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1, a clear edge, and 1.8:1 next to Perler Cocoa. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Evergreen, is ΔE 7.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Forest for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S09, ΔE 3.9) and Hama the furthest (Hama 10, ΔE 16.4). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Forest
Perler Forest 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 Evergreen (ΔE 7.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Forest?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 10 Green (#027643), ΔE 16.4: a loose stand-in. Next are Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 17.9) and Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 18.3).
What hex code is Perler Forest?
Perler Forest is #005d57 on screen: RGB 0, 93, 87, CIELAB L* 35.0, a* -25.0, b* -3.3, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Forest?
DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 9.7, similar), followed by DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 10.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark (ΔE 6.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Forest?
Artkal: Artkal S09 Dark Green (ΔE 3.9, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N09 Hunter Green (ΔE 11.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Teal #047f8a
- Perler Parrot Green #009188
- Perler Evergreen #305545
- Perler Dark Green #007b4e
- Perler Charcoal #4f595a
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 10 Green Hama, ΔE 16.4
- Artkal S09 Dark Green Artkal, ΔE 3.9
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green Nabbi, ΔE 11.1
- DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 9.7
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 6.7