Hama 04 Orange
Hama 04 Orange (#d14803 on screen) is a medium, vivid red 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Spice (ΔE 7.9), Artkal S04 Orange (ΔE 8.2), Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 9.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 900 Burnt Orange Dark (ΔE 4.5).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 04 Orange
#d14803 · RGB 209, 72, 3
Closest to Hama 04 in other brands
- DMC 900 Burnt Orange Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 326 Apricot Dark ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 311 Copper Medium ΔE 6.6 similar
- Perler Spice ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S04 Orange ΔE 8.2 similar
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 9.3 similar
Hama 04 Orange at a glance
| Hama code | 04 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Orange |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #d14803 |
| RGB | 209, 72, 3 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.7, a* 51.8, b* 59.8 |
| HSL | 20°, 97 %, 42 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 3.8:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 4.1:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 04 Orange in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 04 Orange. The closest is Perler Spice (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Spice | 7.9 | similar | #d9593a |
| Perler Tangerine | 10.0 | loose | #fd5918 |
| Perler Tomato | 10.5 | loose | #d14337 |
| Artkal S04 Orange | 8.2 | similar | #eb6027 |
| Artkal S83 Sienna | 8.9 | similar | #bb6833 |
| Artkal S66 Blaze Orange | 10.0 | similar | #e5533c |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 9.3 | similar | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 12.0 | loose | #a76224 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 04 Orange
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 900, Hama 04 Orange is a close match (ΔE 4.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 900 Burnt Orange Dark | 4.5 | close | #d15807 |
| DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark | 6.6 | similar | #e55c1f |
| Anchor 326 Apricot Dark | 1.7 | very close | #cf460f |
| Anchor 925 Tangerine Very | 5.8 | close | #e95207 |
| Madeira 311 Copper Medium | 6.6 | similar | #d75734 |
Hama shades near Hama 04 Orange
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Hama 04 Orange
Hama reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Orange, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 35 Neon Red (#ff2833), L* 55 against 50.
- Lighter: Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (#ff208d), L* 56 against 50.
- Lighter: Hama 33 Cerise (#ff3956), L* 57 against 50.
- Darker: Hama 13 Transparent Red (#c02435), L* 42 against 50.
- Darker: Hama 29 Claret (#bf0142), L* 40 against 50.
- Darker: Hama 05 Red (#b4060e), L* 38 against 50.
Using Hama 04 Orange in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 4.1:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.8:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange, is ΔE 11.5 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Spice, ΔE 7.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N13, ΔE 9.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 04 Orange
Hama 04 Orange 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 04 Orange (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 04 Orange?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Spice (#d9593a), ΔE 7.9: a similar shade. Next are Perler Tangerine (ΔE 10.0) and Perler Tomato (ΔE 10.5).
What hex code is Hama 04 Orange?
Hama 04 Orange is #d14803 on screen: RGB 209, 72, 3, CIELAB L* 49.7, a* 51.8, b* 59.8, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 04 Orange?
DMC 900 Burnt Orange Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.5, close), followed by DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark (ΔE 6.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 326 Apricot Dark (ΔE 1.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 04 Orange?
Artkal: Artkal S04 Orange (ΔE 8.2, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 9.3, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 35 Neon Red #ff2833
- Hama 44 Pastel Red #f96160
- Hama 13 Transparent Red #c02435
- Hama 05 Red #b4060e
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange #fe630b
- Hama 21 Light Brown #be6c21
- Hama 79 Apricot #f87633
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Spice Perler, ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S04 Orange Artkal, ΔE 8.2
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 9.3