Perler Slime
Perler Slime is a light, vivid yellow fuse bead, #c8c85c on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 3.1), Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss (ΔE 3.7), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 6.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 16 Chartreuse Light (ΔE 2.2).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Slime
#c8c85c · RGB 200, 200, 92
Closest to Perler Slime in other brands
- DMC 16 Chartreuse Light ΔE 2.2 very close
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S S145 Pale Yellow Moss ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 3.1 close
Perler Slime at a glance
| Product code | 80-15259 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Slime |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #c8c85c |
| RGB | 200, 200, 92 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 78.7, a* -14.4, b* 53.1 |
| HSL | 60°, 50 %, 57 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 78.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 7.8:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Slime in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Slime. The closest is Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 3.1, 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 104 Lime | 6.8 | similar | #bcd122 |
| Hama 43 Pastel Yellow | 7.4 | similar | #e7e45a |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 10.6 | loose | #ffe660 |
| Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss | 3.7 | close | #d6ca6a |
| Artkal S61 Key Lomen Pie | 4.7 | close | #cdc03f |
| Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow | 4.9 | close | #e1d367 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 3.1 | close | #c7bf5e |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 9.3 | similar | #f5ec8d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Slime
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 16 maps to Perler Slime with ΔE 2.2, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 16 Chartreuse Light | 2.2 | very close | #c9c258 |
| DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light | 3.4 | close | #c0c840 |
| Anchor 278 Olive Green Light | 1.7 | very close | #cfcb67 |
| Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light | 6.4 | similar | #c7dd63 |
| Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light | 4.1 | close | #b9c367 |
Perler shades near Perler Slime
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Perler Slime
Perler yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Slime, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Yellow (#e7ce3e), L* 83 against 79.
- Lighter: Perler Rich Butter (#f6ca69), L* 83 against 79.
- Lighter: Perler Lemon (#f6d901), L* 87 against 79.
- Darker: Perler Olive (#696e31), L* 45 against 79.
Using Perler Slime in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 7.8:1 (a strong edge) and against Perler White 1.5:1, so Slime pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Prickly Pear, is ΔE 4.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Slime for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N30, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 104, ΔE 6.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Slime
Perler Slime 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 Prickly Pear (ΔE 4.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Slime?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 104 Lime (#bcd122), ΔE 6.8: a similar shade. Next are Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 7.4) and Hama 103 Light Yellow (ΔE 10.6).
What hex code is Perler Slime?
Perler Slime is #c8c85c on screen: RGB 200, 200, 92, CIELAB L* 78.7, a* -14.4, b* 53.1, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Slime?
DMC 16 Chartreuse Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.2, very close), followed by DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light (ΔE 3.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 278 Olive Green Light (ΔE 1.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Slime?
Artkal: Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss (ΔE 3.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Yellow #e7ce3e
- Perler Pastel Yellow #e9e290
- Perler Prickly Pear #bbc938
- Perler Sunflower #deba0b
- Perler Sherbet #d8e47c
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 104 Lime Hama, ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S145 Pale Yellow Moss Artkal, ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi Nabbi, ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light Anchor thread, ΔE 1.7