Hama 111 Dark Blush
On screen, Hama 111 Dark Blush is #835854: a dark, soft brown. Nearest beads: Artkal S148 Mocha (ΔE 4.6), Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 4.8), Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 5.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3860 Cocoa (ΔE 3.8).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 111 Dark Blush
#835854 · RGB 131, 88, 84
Closest to Hama 111 in other brands
- DMC 3860 Cocoa ΔE 3.8 close
- Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 8.5 similar
- Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 6.4 similar
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 4.8 close
Hama 111 Dark Blush at a glance
| Hama code | 111 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Blush |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #835854 |
| RGB | 131, 88, 84 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.9, a* 17.2, b* 9.5 |
| HSL | 5°, 22 %, 42 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 5.0:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 3.1:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 111 Dark Blush in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 111 Dark Blush. The closest is Artkal S148 Mocha (ΔE 4.6, 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 Gingerbread | 5.0 | close | #7e5446 |
| Perler Rust | 7.8 | similar | #995043 |
| Perler Brown | 8.2 | similar | #674c44 |
| Artkal S148 Mocha | 4.6 | close | #7a594f |
| Artkal S17 Light Brown | 7.2 | similar | #895d49 |
| Artkal S16 Brown | 8.8 | similar | #65463d |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 4.8 | close | #875f52 |
| Nabbi N03 Brown Medium | 11.7 | loose | #5a3e36 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 111 Dark Blush
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3860, Hama 111 Dark Blush is a close match (ΔE 3.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3860 Cocoa | 3.8 | close | #7d5d57 |
| DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark | 7.0 | similar | #814952 |
| Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark | 8.5 | similar | #9c5965 |
| Anchor 379 Fawn Dark | 9.2 | similar | #8d6149 |
| Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark | 6.4 | similar | #705357 |
Hama shades near Hama 111 Dark Blush
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Hama 111 Dark Blush
Hama browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Blush, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 112 Blush (#ad8a82), L* 60 against 42.
- Lighter: Hama 75 Tan (#b78c6d), L* 62 against 42.
- Darker: Hama 20 Reddish Brown (#8d2a0f), L* 33 against 42.
- Darker: Hama 12 Brown (#3e271a), L* 18 against 42.
Using Hama 111 Dark Blush in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.0:1, a clear edge, and 3.1:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 25 Translucent Brown, is ΔE 10.1 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Blush for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S148, ΔE 4.6) and Perler the furthest (Perler Gingerbread, ΔE 5.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 111 Dark Blush
Hama 111 Dark Blush 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 111 Dark Blush (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 111 Dark Blush?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Gingerbread (#7e5446), ΔE 5.0: a close match. Next are Perler Rust (ΔE 7.8) and Perler Brown (ΔE 8.2).
What hex code is Hama 111 Dark Blush?
Hama 111 Dark Blush is #835854 on screen: RGB 131, 88, 84, CIELAB L* 41.9, a* 17.2, b* 9.5, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 111 Dark Blush?
DMC 3860 Cocoa is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.8, close), followed by DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark (ΔE 7.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark (ΔE 8.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 111 Dark Blush?
Artkal: Artkal S148 Mocha (ΔE 4.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (ΔE 4.8, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 112 Blush #ad8a82
- Hama 75 Tan #b78c6d
- Hama 20 Reddish Brown #8d2a0f
- Hama 12 Brown #3e271a
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown #87593d
- Hama 76 Nougat #8a5937
- Hama 114 Cherry Red #9a2c31
- Hama 118 Maroon Red #612932
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Gingerbread Perler, ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S148 Mocha Artkal, ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate Nabbi, ΔE 4.8