Perler Turquoise
Perler Turquoise (#0098c5 on screen) is a medium, rich blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S100 Lagoon (ΔE 2.9), Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 3.9), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 13.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark (ΔE 3.6).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Turquoise
#0098c5 · RGB 0, 152, 197
Closest to Perler Turquoise in other brands
- DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 433 Ice Blue ΔE 5.1 close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 3.9 close
- Artkal S S100 Lagoon ΔE 2.9 very close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 13.5 loose
Perler Turquoise at a glance
| Product code | 80-19062 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Turquoise |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0098c5 |
| RGB | 0, 152, 197 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.5, a* -17.4, b* -32.6 |
| HSL | 194°, 100 %, 39 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 2.9:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 4.1:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Turquoise in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Perler Turquoise, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S100 Lagoon (ΔE 2.9). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 31 Turquoise | 3.9 | close | #489ab9 |
| Hama 49 Azure | 6.8 | similar | #0facd1 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 8.7 | similar | #51aee4 |
| Artkal S100 Lagoon | 2.9 | very close | #279bbe |
| Artkal S74 Azure | 3.6 | close | #009ec2 |
| Artkal S101 Electric Blue | 5.9 | close | #00a7e3 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 13.5 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 17.1 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Turquoise
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 995, Perler Turquoise is a close match (ΔE 3.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark | 3.6 | close | #2696b6 |
| DMC 3843 Electric Blue | 6.1 | similar | #14aad0 |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 5.1 | close | #00a6de |
| Anchor 161 Sapphire Medium | 6.1 | similar | #4389a8 |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 6.4 | similar | #0093d7 |
Perler shades near Perler Turquoise
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Perler Turquoise
Perler blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Turquoise, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Blueberry Creme (#85a8e3), L* 68 against 58.
- Lighter: Perler Mist (#93b0bd), L* 70 against 58.
- Darker: Perler Light Blue (#278cc9), L* 55 against 58.
- Darker: Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7), L* 55 against 58.
- Darker: Perler Neon Blue (#406ae1), L* 48 against 58.
Using Perler Turquoise in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 4.1:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.9:1 next to Perler White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Pastel Blue, is ΔE 5.5 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Turquoise for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S100, ΔE 2.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 13.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Turquoise
Perler Turquoise 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 Turquoise (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Turquoise?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 31 Turquoise (#489ab9), ΔE 3.9: a close match. Next are Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 6.8) and Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 8.7).
What hex code is Perler Turquoise?
Perler Turquoise is #0098c5 on screen: RGB 0, 152, 197, CIELAB L* 58.5, a* -17.4, b* -32.6, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Turquoise?
DMC 995 Electric Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.6, close), followed by DMC 3843 Electric Blue (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 433 Ice Blue (ΔE 5.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Turquoise?
Artkal: Artkal S100 Lagoon (ΔE 2.9, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 13.5, loose).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Pastel Blue #4a9ccf
- Perler Mist #93b0bd
- Perler Light Blue #278cc9
- Perler Periwinkle Blue #6683b7
- Perler Peacock #0090ac
- Perler Lagoon #00a4ac
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 31 Turquoise Hama, ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S100 Lagoon Artkal, ΔE 2.9
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 13.5