Hama 09 Light Blue
Hama 09 Light Blue is a dark, vivid blue fuse bead, #025bc3 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal SE6 Neptune (ΔE 3.1), Perler Cobalt (ΔE 5.2), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 9.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.2).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 09 Light Blue
#025bc3 · RGB 2, 91, 195
Closest to Hama 09 in other brands
- DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.2 similar
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 5.2 close
- Artkal S SE6 Neptune ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 9.1 similar
Hama 09 Light Blue at a glance
| Hama code | 09 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #025bc3 |
| RGB | 2, 91, 195 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.3, a* 18.9, b* -60.4 |
| HSL | 212°, 98 %, 39 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 5.4:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 2.9:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 09 Light Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 09 Light Blue. The closest is Artkal SE6 Neptune (ΔE 3.1, 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 Cobalt | 5.2 | close | #0065b1 |
| Perler Dark Blue | 6.7 | similar | #0e5092 |
| Perler Neon Blue | 7.7 | similar | #406ae1 |
| Artkal SE6 Neptune | 3.1 | close | #2a63c8 |
| Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue | 3.6 | close | #005aa9 |
| Artkal S11 Dark Blue | 5.2 | close | #004fa4 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 9.1 | similar | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 17.9 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 09 Light Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 312, Hama 09 Light Blue is a similar shade (ΔE 7.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | 7.2 | similar | #35668b |
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 7.5 | similar | #466a8e |
| Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | 3.8 | close | #165ba4 |
| Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | 4.2 | close | #3161a1 |
| Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark | 4.1 | close | #0054d7 |
Hama shades near Hama 09 Light Blue
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 09 Light Blue
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Light Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 119 Sky Blue (#4167b4), L* 44 against 40.
- Lighter: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (#037a9f), L* 48 against 40.
- Lighter: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), L* 53 against 40.
- Darker: Hama 36 Neon Blue (#2353b0), L* 37 against 40.
- Darker: Hama 08 Blue (#0239a3), L* 28 against 40.
- Darker: Hama 116 Midnight Blue (#222838), L* 16 against 40.
Using Hama 09 Light Blue in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.4:1, a clear edge, and 2.9:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue is only ΔE 2.3 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Light Blue, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE6, ΔE 3.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 9.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 09 Light Blue
Hama 09 Light 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 09 Light Blue (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 09 Light Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cobalt (#0065b1), ΔE 5.2: a close match. Next are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 6.7) and Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 7.7).
What hex code is Hama 09 Light Blue?
Hama 09 Light Blue is #025bc3 on screen: RGB 2, 91, 195, CIELAB L* 40.3, a* 18.9, b* -60.4, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 09 Light Blue?
DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.2, similar), followed by DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 7.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium (ΔE 3.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 09 Light Blue?
Artkal: Artkal SE6 Neptune (ΔE 3.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 9.1, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac #5b55bd
- Hama 119 Sky Blue #4167b4
- Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue #2659b2
- Hama 36 Neon Blue #2353b0
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cobalt Perler, ΔE 5.2
- Artkal SE6 Neptune Artkal, ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 9.1
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 3.8