Perler Sage
On screen, Perler Sage is #9aa98e: a medium, soft green. Nearest beads: Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 7.9), Artkal S113 Khaki (ΔE 10.0), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 12.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3053 Green Gray (ΔE 3.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Sage
#9aa98e · RGB 154, 169, 142
Closest to Perler Sage in other brands
- DMC 3053 Green Gray ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 858 Laurel Green Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1512 Gray Green Light ΔE 3.0 very close
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S113 Khaki ΔE 10.0 loose
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 12.6 loose
Perler Sage at a glance
| Product code | 80-15254 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sage |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #9aa98e |
| RGB | 154, 169, 142 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 67.4, a* -10.3, b* 12.2 |
| HSL | 93°, 14 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 67.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 5.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Sage in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Sage. The closest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 7.9, 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 101 Eucalyptus | 7.9 | similar | #a9c39b |
| Hama 115 Bright Green | 12.2 | loose | #6e975f |
| Hama 98 Pastel Mint | 12.2 | loose | #94cca4 |
| Artkal S113 Khaki | 10.0 | loose | #b6ae84 |
| Artkal S147 Spearmint | 10.6 | loose | #80b7a1 |
| Artkal S121 Celadon Green | 11.4 | loose | #72ac9a |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 12.6 | loose | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 17.7 | loose | #48af4f |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Sage
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3053 maps to Perler Sage with ΔE 3.6, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3053 Green Gray | 3.6 | close | #9ca482 |
| DMC 522 Fern Green | 4.3 | close | #969e7e |
| Anchor 858 Laurel Green Light | 2.5 | very close | #a3ae8f |
| Anchor 900 Pewter Light | 6.7 | similar | #a9a995 |
| Madeira 1512 Gray Green Light | 3.0 | very close | #95a088 |
Perler shades near Perler Sage
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Perler Sage
Perler greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Sage, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Pastel Green (#6dcc94), L* 75 against 67.
- Lighter: Perler Celery (#bed4a6), L* 82 against 67.
- Lighter: Perler Sour Apple (#a3de6f), L* 82 against 67.
- Darker: Perler Green (#4dab64), L* 63 against 67.
- Darker: Perler Fern (#7f971a), L* 59 against 67.
- Darker: Perler Shamrock (#008f53), L* 52 against 67.
Using Perler Sage in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 5.5:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 2.1:1, so Sage pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Pewter, is ΔE 9.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Sage for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 101, ΔE 7.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 12.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Sage
Perler Sage 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 Grey (ΔE 12.4).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Sage?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (#a9c39b), ΔE 7.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 12.2) and Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 12.2).
What hex code is Perler Sage?
Perler Sage is #9aa98e on screen: RGB 154, 169, 142, CIELAB L* 67.4, a* -10.3, b* 12.2, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Sage?
DMC 3053 Green Gray is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.6, close), followed by DMC 522 Fern Green (ΔE 4.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 858 Laurel Green Light (ΔE 2.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Sage?
Artkal: Artkal S113 Khaki (ΔE 10.0, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 12.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Pastel Green #6dcc94
- Perler Celery #bed4a6
- Perler Green #4dab64
- Perler Fern #7f971a
- Perler Pewter #94a19d
- Perler Light Grey #b3bab8
- Perler Mocha #c8b693
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus Hama, ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S113 Khaki Artkal, ΔE 10.0
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 12.6