Hama 104 Lime
On screen, Hama 104 Lime is #bcd122: a light, vivid yellow. Nearest beads: Perler Prickly Pear (ΔE 2.7), Artkal ST4 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 5.2), Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 9.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light (ΔE 3.7).
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Hama 104 Lime
#bcd122 · RGB 188, 209, 34
Closest to Hama 104 in other brands
- DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light ΔE 5.8 close
- Madeira 2703 Yellow Green Light ΔE 7.8 similar
- Perler Prickly Pear ΔE 2.7 very close
- Artkal S ST4 Transparent Yellow ΔE 5.2 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 9.4 similar
Hama 104 Lime at a glance
| Hama code | 104 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Lime |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #bcd122 |
| RGB | 188, 209, 34 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.8, a* -26.8, b* 74.7 |
| HSL | 67°, 72 %, 48 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 10.8:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 104 Lime in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Hama 104 Lime, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Prickly Pear (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Prickly Pear | 2.7 | very close | #bbc938 |
| Perler Slime | 6.8 | similar | #c8c85c |
| Perler Sherbet | 8.6 | similar | #d8e47c |
| Artkal ST4 Transparent Yellow | 5.2 | close | #dadf3d |
| Artkal S65 Canary | 7.0 | similar | #e2e65d |
| Artkal S46 Bright Green | 8.3 | similar | #8ec324 |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 9.4 | similar | #c7bf5e |
| Nabbi N21 Light Yellow | 12.4 | loose | #f5ec8d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 104 Lime
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 166, Hama 104 Lime is a close match (ΔE 3.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light | 3.7 | close | #c0c840 |
| DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright | 6.2 | similar | #9ecf34 |
| Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light | 5.8 | close | #c7dd63 |
| Anchor 278 Olive Green Light | 8.1 | similar | #cfcb67 |
| Madeira 2703 Yellow Green Light | 7.8 | similar | #c7bd2a |
Hama shades near Hama 104 Lime
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Hama 104 Lime
Hama yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Lime, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (#e7e45a), L* 89 against 80.
- Lighter: Hama 34 Neon Yellow (#e5ef13), L* 91 against 80.
- Lighter: Hama 103 Light Yellow (#ffe660), L* 91 against 80.
- Darker: Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (#e4aa32), L* 73 against 80.
Using Hama 104 Lime in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 10.8:1, a strong edge, against 1.4:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 43 Pastel Yellow, is ΔE 7.6 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Lime for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Prickly Pear, ΔE 2.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N30, ΔE 9.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 104 Lime
Hama 104 Lime 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 104 Lime (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 104 Lime?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Prickly Pear (#bbc938), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Perler Slime (ΔE 6.8) and Perler Sherbet (ΔE 8.6).
What hex code is Hama 104 Lime?
Hama 104 Lime is #bcd122 on screen: RGB 188, 209, 34, CIELAB L* 79.8, a* -26.8, b* 74.7, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 104 Lime?
DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.7, close), followed by DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright (ΔE 6.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light (ΔE 5.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 104 Lime?
Artkal: Artkal ST4 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 5.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (ΔE 9.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow #e7e45a
- Hama 34 Neon Yellow #e5ef13
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow #e4aa32
- Hama 39 Fluorescent Yellow #f1f21c
- Hama 103 Light Yellow #ffe660
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Prickly Pear Perler, ΔE 2.7
- Artkal ST4 Transparent Yellow Artkal, ΔE 5.2
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi Nabbi, ΔE 9.4