Hama 08 Blue
Hama 08 Blue is a dark, vivid blue fuse bead, #0239a3 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S143 Royal Blue (ΔE 3.7), Perler Grape (ΔE 8.5), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 13.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 336 Navy Blue (ΔE 7.5).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 08 Blue
#0239a3 · RGB 2, 57, 163
Closest to Hama 08 in other brands
- DMC 336 Navy Blue ΔE 7.5 similar
- Anchor 132 Blue Medium Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark ΔE 7.0 similar
- Perler Grape ΔE 8.5 similar
- Artkal S S143 Royal Blue ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 13.6 loose
Hama 08 Blue at a glance
| Hama code | 08 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0239a3 |
| RGB | 2, 57, 163 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 28.3, a* 28.9, b* -60.9 |
| HSL | 220°, 98 %, 32 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 28.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 8.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 1.9:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 08 Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 08 Blue. The closest is Artkal S143 Royal Blue (ΔE 3.7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Grape | 8.5 | similar | #503b9c |
| Perler Dark Blue | 9.1 | similar | #0e5092 |
| Perler Iris | 10.5 | loose | #4e56a3 |
| Artkal S143 Royal Blue | 3.7 | close | #30429e |
| Artkal S144 Marine | 6.1 | similar | #024288 |
| Artkal SP6 Pearlescent Blue | 7.1 | similar | #2c4e97 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 13.6 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 20.1 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 08 Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 336, Hama 08 Blue is a similar shade (ΔE 7.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 336 Navy Blue | 7.5 | similar | #253b73 |
| DMC 797 Royal Blue | 8.0 | similar | #13477d |
| Anchor 132 Blue Medium Dark | 5.2 | close | #103e85 |
| Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark | 6.3 | similar | #0c4386 |
| Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark | 7.0 | similar | #344989 |
Hama shades near Hama 08 Blue
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 08 Blue
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 36 Neon Blue (#2353b0), L* 37 against 28.
- Lighter: Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (#2659b2), L* 39 against 28.
- Lighter: Hama 09 Light Blue (#025bc3), L* 40 against 28.
- Darker: Hama 116 Midnight Blue (#222838), L* 16 against 28.
Using Hama 08 Blue in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 8.3:1, a strong edge, and 1.9:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 36 Neon Blue, is ΔE 8.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S143, ΔE 3.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 13.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 08 Blue
Hama 08 Blue 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 08 Blue (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 08 Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Grape (#503b9c), ΔE 8.5: a similar shade. Next are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 9.1) and Perler Iris (ΔE 10.5).
What hex code is Hama 08 Blue?
Hama 08 Blue is #0239a3 on screen: RGB 2, 57, 163, CIELAB L* 28.3, a* 28.9, b* -60.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 08 Blue?
DMC 336 Navy Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.5, similar), followed by DMC 797 Royal Blue (ΔE 8.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 132 Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 5.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 08 Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S143 Royal Blue (ΔE 3.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 13.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 36 Neon Blue #2353b0
- Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue #2659b2
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue #222838
- Hama 09 Light Blue #025bc3
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac #5b55bd
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Grape Perler, ΔE 8.5
- Artkal S143 Royal Blue Artkal, ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 13.6