Perler Parrot Green
Perler Parrot Green is a medium, rich teal fuse bead, #009188 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 6.9), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 9.6), Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 19.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3812 Sea Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Parrot Green
#009188 · RGB 0, 145, 136
Closest to Perler Parrot Green in other brands
- DMC 3812 Sea Green Very Dark ΔE 2.6 very close
- Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 2.2 very close
- Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 9.6 similar
- Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise ΔE 6.9 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 19.8 loose
Perler Parrot Green at a glance
| Product code | 80-19091 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Parrot Green |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #009188 |
| RGB | 0, 145, 136 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 54.1, a* -34.4, b* -4.5 |
| HSL | 176°, 100 %, 28 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 54.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 3.3:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 3.6:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Parrot Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Parrot Green. The closest is Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 6.9, 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 113 Aqua | 9.6 | similar | #5f887b |
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 17.5 | loose | #489ab9 |
| Hama 10 Green | 18.0 | loose | #027643 |
| Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise | 6.9 | similar | #00a5a1 |
| Artkal S125 Snake Green | 7.9 | similar | #007d6e |
| Artkal S62 Green Tea | 11.8 | loose | #00765f |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 19.8 | loose | #297a3b |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 22.9 | loose | #8d8b7f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Parrot Green
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3812 maps to Perler Parrot Green with ΔE 2.6, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3812 Sea Green Very Dark | 2.6 | very close | #2f8c84 |
| DMC 943 Green Bright Medium | 3.9 | close | #3d9384 |
| Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark | 2.2 | very close | #078b81 |
| Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark | 6.0 | close | #008373 |
| Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark | 5.1 | close | #008576 |
Perler shades near Perler Parrot Green
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Perler Parrot Green
Perler teals at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Parrot Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Lagoon (#00a4ac), L* 61 against 54.
- Lighter: Perler Sky (#4ac0d8), L* 72 against 54.
- Lighter: Perler Light Green (#18c7b1), L* 72 against 54.
- Darker: Perler Teal (#047f8a), L* 48 against 54.
- Darker: Perler Forest (#005d57), L* 35 against 54.
Using Perler Parrot Green in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 3.6:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Perler White 3.3:1, so Parrot Green pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Lagoon, is ΔE 9.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Parrot Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S45, ΔE 6.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N16, ΔE 19.8). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Parrot Green
Perler Parrot Green 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.
There is also a mini version, Perler Mini Parrot Green (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Parrot Green?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 113 Aqua (#5f887b), ΔE 9.6: a similar shade. Next are Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 17.5) and Hama 10 Green (ΔE 18.0).
What hex code is Perler Parrot Green?
Perler Parrot Green is #009188 on screen: RGB 0, 145, 136, CIELAB L* 54.1, a* -34.4, b* -4.5, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Parrot Green?
DMC 3812 Sea Green Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.6, very close), followed by DMC 943 Green Bright Medium (ΔE 3.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark (ΔE 2.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Parrot Green?
Artkal: Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 6.9, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 19.8, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Lagoon #00a4ac
- Perler Light Green #18c7b1
- Perler Teal #047f8a
- Perler Forest #005d57
- Perler Peacock #0090ac
- Perler Dark Green #007b4e
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 113 Aqua Hama, ΔE 9.6
- Artkal S45 Medium Turquoise Artkal, ΔE 6.9
- Nabbi N16 Green Nabbi, ΔE 19.8
- Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 2.2