Perler Olive
On screen, Perler Olive is #696e31: a dark, rich yellow. Nearest beads: Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 4.4), Artkal S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 4.7), Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 15.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium (ΔE 3.1).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Olive
#696e31 · RGB 105, 110, 49
Closest to Perler Olive in other brands
- DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 267 Avocado Medium ΔE 6.1 similar
- Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 4.4 close
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 15.0 loose
Perler Olive at a glance
| Product code | 80-15220 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Olive |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #696e31 |
| RGB | 105, 110, 49 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 44.8, a* -11.4, b* 32.9 |
| HSL | 65°, 38 %, 31 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 44.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 4.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 2.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Olive in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Olive. The closest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 4.4, 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 84 Olive Green | 4.4 | close | #687836 |
| Hama 110 Matcha | 11.0 | loose | #838956 |
| Hama 102 Forest Green | 12.3 | loose | #356b2d |
| Artkal S118 Pinetree Green | 4.7 | close | #5b6e35 |
| Artkal S117 Sage Green | 7.3 | similar | #7f7e49 |
| Artkal S63 Metallic Gold | 11.2 | loose | #696046 |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 15.0 | loose | #297a3b |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 19.7 | loose | #8d8b7f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Olive
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 937, Perler Olive is a close match (ΔE 3.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium | 3.1 | close | #627133 |
| DMC 987 Forest Green Dark | 7.3 | similar | #587141 |
| Anchor 267 Avocado Medium | 6.1 | similar | #556f1f |
| Anchor 281 Olive Green Dark | 6.9 | similar | #75672c |
| Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light | 5.0 | close | #596917 |
Perler shades near Perler Olive
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Perler Olive
No Perler yellow is clearly darker than Perler Olive (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Perler Sunflower (#deba0b), L* 76 against 45.
- Lighter: Perler Prickly Pear (#bbc938), L* 78 against 45.
- Lighter: Perler Slime (#c8c85c), L* 79 against 45.
Using Perler Olive in a design
Next to Perler White it has a contrast ratio of 4.7:1, a clear edge, and 2.5:1 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 Fern, is ΔE 16.4 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Olive for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 84, ΔE 4.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N16, ΔE 15.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Olive
Perler Olive 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 Dark Green (ΔE 18.5).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Olive?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 84 Olive Green (#687836), ΔE 4.4: a close match. Next are Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 11.0) and Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 12.3).
What hex code is Perler Olive?
Perler Olive is #696e31 on screen: RGB 105, 110, 49, CIELAB L* 44.8, a* -11.4, b* 32.9, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Olive?
DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 987 Forest Green Dark (ΔE 7.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 267 Avocado Medium (ΔE 6.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Olive?
Artkal: Artkal S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 15.0, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Prickly Pear #bbc938
- Perler Slime #c8c85c
- Perler Fern #7f971a
- Perler Dark Green #007b4e
- Perler Evergreen #305545
- Perler Shamrock #008f53
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 84 Olive Green Hama, ΔE 4.4
- Artkal S118 Pinetree Green Artkal, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N16 Green Nabbi, ΔE 15.0
- Anchor 267 Avocado Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 6.1