Hama 02 Cream
On screen, Hama 02 Cream is #e4e4c5: a very light, soft cream. Nearest beads: Perler Creme (ΔE 2.5), Artkal S51 Spring Sun (ΔE 3.0), Nabbi N12 Ivory (ΔE 11.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light (ΔE 4.0).
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Hama 02 Cream
#e4e4c5 · RGB 228, 228, 197
Closest to Hama 02 in other brands
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 4.0 close
- Anchor 275 Citrus Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Madeira 2511 Golden Yellow Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Creme ΔE 2.5 very close
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 3.0 close
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 11.7 loose
Hama 02 Cream at a glance
| Hama code | 02 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cream |
| Color family | Cream and ecru |
| Hex (screen) | #e4e4c5 |
| RGB | 228, 228, 197 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 89.9, a* -5.2, b* 15.2 |
| HSL | 60°, 36 %, 83 % |
| Lightness | very light (L* 89.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 14.3:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 02 Cream in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Hama 02 Cream, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Creme (ΔE 2.5). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Creme | 2.5 | very close | #e1e2bb |
| Perler Toasted Marshmallow | 7.6 | similar | #dedace |
| Perler Celery | 9.5 | similar | #bed4a6 |
| Artkal S51 Spring Sun | 3.0 | close | #dfdabd |
| Artkal SP8 Pearlescent White | 5.9 | close | #e0dbca |
| Artkal S149 Creme | 9.3 | similar | #efdba1 |
| Nabbi N12 Ivory | 11.7 | loose | #e2d0bf |
| Nabbi N15 White | 12.4 | loose | #f4f4f3 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 02 Cream
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 772, Hama 02 Cream is a close match (ΔE 4.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light | 4.0 | close | #e4ecd4 |
| DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light | 4.2 | close | #f5eccb |
| Anchor 275 Citrus Light | 5.1 | close | #fbf1ce |
| Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light | 6.2 | similar | #f9edd2 |
| Madeira 2511 Golden Yellow Light | 3.8 | close | #eee5c1 |
Hama shades near Hama 02 Cream
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker creams next to Hama 02 Cream
No Hama cream is clearly darker than Hama 02 Cream (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) (#faf8ed), L* 97 against 90.
Using Hama 02 Cream in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 14.3:1, a strong edge, against 1.1:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark), is ΔE 8.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Cream for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Creme, ΔE 2.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N12, ΔE 11.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 02 Cream
Hama 02 Cream belongs to Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm). It fits a 5 mm Midi pegboard (29 × 29 pegs), and because Perler, Artkal S or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Hama Mini 02 Cream (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 02 Cream?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Creme (#e1e2bb), ΔE 2.5: a very close match. Next are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 7.6) and Perler Celery (ΔE 9.5).
What hex code is Hama 02 Cream?
Hama 02 Cream is #e4e4c5 on screen: RGB 228, 228, 197, CIELAB L* 89.9, a* -5.2, b* 15.2, in the cream and ecru family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 02 Cream?
DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.0, close), followed by DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light (ΔE 4.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 275 Citrus Light (ΔE 5.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 02 Cream?
Artkal: Artkal S51 Spring Sun (ΔE 3.0, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N12 Ivory (ΔE 11.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) #faf8ed
- Hama 77 Cloudy White #ced1c8
- Hama 64 Pearl #efebe4
- Hama 19 Clear #d8d2ce
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Creme Perler, ΔE 2.5
- Artkal S51 Spring Sun Artkal, ΔE 3.0
- Nabbi N12 Ivory Nabbi, ΔE 11.7
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light DMC thread, ΔE 4.0