Hama 103 Light Yellow
On screen, Hama 103 Light Yellow is #ffe660: a very light, vivid yellow. Nearest beads: Perler Lemon (ΔE 5.4), Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 6.1), Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (ΔE 6.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 307 Lemon (ΔE 3.1).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 103 Light Yellow
#ffe660 · RGB 255, 230, 96
Closest to Hama 103 in other brands
- DMC 307 Lemon ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 104 Lemon Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Lemon ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S29 Pastel Yellow ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 6.5 similar
Hama 103 Light Yellow at a glance
| Hama code | 103 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Yellow |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #ffe660 |
| RGB | 255, 230, 96 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 91.1, a* -6.6, b* 66.4 |
| HSL | 51°, 100 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | very light (L* 91.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 14.8:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 103 Light Yellow in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 103 Light Yellow. The closest is Perler Lemon (ΔE 5.4, 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 Lemon | 5.4 | close | #f6d901 |
| Perler Yellow | 5.6 | close | #e7ce3e |
| Perler Pastel Yellow | 8.4 | similar | #e9e290 |
| Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow | 6.1 | similar | #e1d367 |
| Artkal S52 Picasso | 6.2 | similar | #eade7f |
| Artkal S14 Sandstorm | 7.0 | similar | #e1c835 |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 6.5 | similar | #f5ec8d |
| Nabbi N14 Yellow | 8.5 | similar | #f9ca00 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 103 Light Yellow
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 307 maps to Hama 103 Light Yellow with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 307 Lemon | 3.1 | close | #fded54 |
| DMC 726 Topaz Light | 4.5 | close | #fdd755 |
| Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light | 2.5 | very close | #fbeb69 |
| Anchor 289 Canary Yellow Medium | 2.5 | very close | #fbe950 |
| Madeira 104 Lemon Dark | 3.1 | close | #ffde44 |
Hama shades near Hama 103 Light Yellow
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Hama 103 Light Yellow
No Hama yellow is clearly lighter than Hama 103 Light Yellow (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Hama 03 Yellow (#e9c704), L* 81 against 91.
- Darker: Hama 104 Lime (#bcd122), L* 80 against 91.
- Darker: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (#e4aa32), L* 73 against 91.
Using Hama 103 Light Yellow in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 14.8:1 (a strong edge) and against Hama 01 White 1.1:1, so Light Yellow pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 43 Pastel Yellow, is ΔE 5.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Yellow for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Lemon, ΔE 5.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N21, ΔE 6.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 103 Light Yellow
Hama 103 Light 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 103 Light Yellow (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 103 Light Yellow?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Lemon (#f6d901), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Perler Yellow (ΔE 5.6) and Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 8.4).
What hex code is Hama 103 Light Yellow?
Hama 103 Light Yellow is #ffe660 on screen: RGB 255, 230, 96, CIELAB L* 91.1, a* -6.6, b* 66.4, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 103 Light Yellow?
DMC 307 Lemon is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 726 Topaz Light (ΔE 4.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light (ΔE 2.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 103 Light Yellow?
Artkal: Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 6.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (ΔE 6.5, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 39 Fluorescent Yellow #f1f21c
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow #e7e45a
- Hama 03 Yellow #e9c704
- Hama 34 Neon Yellow #e5ef13
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Lemon Perler, ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow Artkal, ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow Nabbi, ΔE 6.5