Hama 03 Yellow
On screen, Hama 03 Yellow is #e9c704: a light, vivid yellow. Nearest beads: Artkal S27 Yellow (ΔE 2.8), Perler Sunflower (ΔE 3.4), Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 3.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 444 Lemon Dark (ΔE 4.2).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 03 Yellow
#e9c704 · RGB 233, 199, 4
Closest to Hama 03 in other brands
- DMC 444 Lemon Dark ΔE 4.2 close
- Anchor 297 Jonquil Medium ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 105 Lemon Very Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 3.4 close
- Artkal S S27 Yellow ΔE 2.8 very close
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 3.4 close
Hama 03 Yellow at a glance
| Hama code | 03 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Yellow |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #e9c704 |
| RGB | 233, 199, 4 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 80.8, a* -3.2, b* 81.5 |
| HSL | 51°, 97 %, 46 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 80.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 11.1:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 03 Yellow in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Hama 03 Yellow, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S27 Yellow (ΔE 2.8). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Sunflower | 3.4 | close | #deba0b |
| Perler Yellow | 3.5 | close | #e7ce3e |
| Perler Lemon | 4.4 | close | #f6d901 |
| Artkal S27 Yellow | 2.8 | very close | #eac125 |
| Artkal S14 Sandstorm | 3.1 | close | #e1c835 |
| Artkal S48 Corn | 4.9 | close | #ecc03d |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 3.4 | close | #f9ca00 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 10.5 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 03 Yellow
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 444 maps to Hama 03 Yellow with ΔE 4.2, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 444 Lemon Dark | 4.2 | close | #ffd600 |
| DMC 726 Topaz Light | 5.5 | close | #fdd755 |
| Anchor 297 Jonquil Medium | 3.5 | close | #fcd01d |
| Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark | 3.7 | close | #fccd0d |
| Madeira 105 Lemon Very Dark | 4.0 | close | #ffd425 |
Hama shades near Hama 03 Yellow
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Hama 03 Yellow
Hama yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Yellow, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (#e7e45a), L* 89 against 81.
- Lighter: Hama 34 Neon Yellow (#e5ef13), L* 91 against 81.
- Lighter: Hama 103 Light Yellow (#ffe660), L* 91 against 81.
- Darker: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (#e4aa32), L* 73 against 81.
Using Hama 03 Yellow in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 11.1:1 (a strong edge) and against Hama 01 White 1.4:1, so Yellow pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 103 Light Yellow, is ΔE 7.9 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Yellow for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S27, ΔE 2.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N14, ΔE 3.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 03 Yellow
Hama 03 Yellow 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 03 Yellow (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 03 Yellow?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Sunflower (#deba0b), ΔE 3.4: a close match. Next are Perler Yellow (ΔE 3.5) and Perler Lemon (ΔE 4.4).
What hex code is Hama 03 Yellow?
Hama 03 Yellow is #e9c704 on screen: RGB 233, 199, 4, CIELAB L* 80.8, a* -3.2, b* 81.5, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 03 Yellow?
DMC 444 Lemon Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.2, close), followed by DMC 726 Topaz Light (ΔE 5.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 297 Jonquil Medium (ΔE 3.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 03 Yellow?
Artkal: Artkal S27 Yellow (ΔE 2.8, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N14 Yellow (ΔE 3.4, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow #e7e45a
- Hama 103 Light Yellow #ffe660
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow #e4aa32
- Hama 39 Fluorescent Yellow #f1f21c
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Sunflower Perler, ΔE 3.4
- Artkal S27 Yellow Artkal, ΔE 2.8
- Nabbi N14 Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 3.4