Hama 108 Aubergine
On screen, Hama 108 Aubergine is #2a2536: a very dark, muted purple. Nearest beads: Artkal S64 Black Rock (ΔE 6.8), Perler Black (ΔE 10.1), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 11.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 10.6).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 108 Aubergine
#2a2536 · RGB 42, 37, 54
Closest to Hama 108 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 10.6 loose
- Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark ΔE 7.8 similar
- Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.2 similar
- Perler Black ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 6.8 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 11.9 loose
Hama 108 Aubergine at a glance
| Hama code | 108 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Aubergine |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #2a2536 |
| RGB | 42, 37, 54 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 15.9, a* 6.7, b* -10.2 |
| HSL | 258°, 19 %, 18 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 15.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 12.4:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 1.2:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 108 Aubergine in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 108 Aubergine. The closest is Artkal S64 Black Rock (ΔE 6.8, 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 Black | 10.1 | loose | #323234 |
| Perler Midnight | 10.5 | loose | #2f3c55 |
| Perler Cocoa | 10.8 | loose | #392928 |
| Artkal S64 Black Rock | 6.8 | similar | #36384d |
| Artkal S13 Black | 10.6 | loose | #292a2b |
| Artkal S69 Mine Shaft | 12.5 | loose | #383e44 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 11.9 | loose | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 17.7 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 108 Aubergine
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 939 maps to Hama 108 Aubergine with ΔE 10.6, a loose stand-in; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark | 10.6 | loose | #1b2853 |
| DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 11.5 | loose | #464563 |
| Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark | 7.8 | similar | #353237 |
| Anchor 401 Gray Dark | 8.5 | similar | #3e3a41 |
| Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | 8.2 | similar | #3a262e |
Hama shades near Hama 108 Aubergine
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Hama 108 Aubergine
No Hama purple is clearly darker than Hama 108 Aubergine (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Hama 07 Purple (#712297), L* 32 against 16.
- Lighter: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (#683e9a), L* 35 against 16.
- Lighter: Hama 45 Pastel Purple (#8e69cd), L* 52 against 16.
Using Hama 108 Aubergine in a design
Against Hama 01 White the contrast is 12.4:1 (a strong edge); against Hama 18 Black only 1.2:1. That makes Aubergine an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 116 Midnight Blue, is ΔE 5.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Aubergine for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S64, ΔE 6.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 11.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 108 Aubergine
Hama 108 Aubergine 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 108 Aubergine (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 108 Aubergine?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Black (#323234), ΔE 10.1: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Midnight (ΔE 10.5) and Perler Cocoa (ΔE 10.8).
What hex code is Hama 108 Aubergine?
Hama 108 Aubergine is #2a2536 on screen: RGB 42, 37, 54, CIELAB L* 15.9, a* 6.7, b* -10.2, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 108 Aubergine?
DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 10.6, loose), followed by DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark (ΔE 11.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark (ΔE 7.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 108 Aubergine?
Artkal: Artkal S64 Black Rock (ΔE 6.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 11.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 07 Purple #712297
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple #683e9a
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue #222838
- Hama 18 Black #141315
- Hama 63 Bronze #42312f
- Hama 62 Silver #48474a
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Black Perler, ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S64 Black Rock Artkal, ΔE 6.8
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 11.9
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 10.6