Hama 112 Blush
Hama 112 Blush (#ad8a82 on screen) is a medium, soft brown 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal SE15 Bark (ΔE 8.2), Perler Stone (ΔE 8.7), Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 10.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3861 Cocoa Light (ΔE 1.9).
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Hama 112 Blush
#ad8a82 · RGB 173, 138, 130
Closest to Hama 112 in other brands
- DMC 3861 Cocoa Light ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium ΔE 6.7 similar
- Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium ΔE 3.4 close
- Perler Stone ΔE 8.7 similar
- Artkal S SE15 Bark ΔE 8.2 similar
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 10.1 loose
Hama 112 Blush at a glance
| Hama code | 112 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Blush |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #ad8a82 |
| RGB | 173, 138, 130 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 60.5, a* 12.0, b* 9.3 |
| HSL | 11°, 21 %, 59 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 60.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.6:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 5.9:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 112 Blush in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 112 Blush. The closest is Artkal SE15 Bark (ΔE 8.2, 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 Stone | 8.7 | similar | #988c8c |
| Perler Fawn | 11.7 | loose | #c9a385 |
| Perler Tan | 14.4 | loose | #c5ac90 |
| Artkal SE15 Bark | 8.2 | similar | #a37e66 |
| Artkal SE14 Toffee | 10.6 | loose | #ac7f5d |
| Artkal S94 Warm Blush | 10.8 | loose | #dd9285 |
| Nabbi N20 Light Brown | 10.1 | loose | #b58b69 |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 10.5 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 112 Blush
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3861, Hama 112 Blush is a very close match (ΔE 1.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3861 Cocoa Light | 1.9 | very close | #a68881 |
| DMC 3859 Rosewood Light | 4.2 | close | #ba8b7c |
| Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium | 6.7 | similar | #a99793 |
| Anchor 378 Fawn Medium | 7.7 | similar | #a68068 |
| Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium | 3.4 | close | #ab897a |
Hama shades near Hama 112 Blush
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Hama 112 Blush
No Hama brown is clearly lighter than Hama 112 Blush (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Hama 76 Nougat (#8a5937), L* 42 against 60.
- Darker: Hama 25 Translucent Brown (#87593d), L* 42 against 60.
- Darker: Hama 111 Dark Blush (#835854), L* 42 against 60.
Using Hama 112 Blush in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.9:1, a clear edge, against 2.6:1 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 75 Tan, is ΔE 9.1 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Blush for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE15, ΔE 8.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N20, ΔE 10.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 112 Blush
Hama 112 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 112 Blush (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 112 Blush?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Stone (#988c8c), ΔE 8.7: a similar shade. Next are Perler Fawn (ΔE 11.7) and Perler Tan (ΔE 14.4).
What hex code is Hama 112 Blush?
Hama 112 Blush is #ad8a82 on screen: RGB 173, 138, 130, CIELAB L* 60.5, a* 12.0, b* 9.3, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 112 Blush?
DMC 3861 Cocoa Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.9, very close), followed by DMC 3859 Rosewood Light (ΔE 4.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium (ΔE 6.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 112 Blush?
Artkal: Artkal SE15 Bark (ΔE 8.2, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (ΔE 10.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 75 Tan #b78c6d
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown #87593d
- Hama 111 Dark Blush #835854
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey #8a847f
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose #dd9ba3
- Hama 26 Matt Rose #e8a498
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Stone Perler, ΔE 8.7
- Artkal SE15 Bark Artkal, ΔE 8.2
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown Nabbi, ΔE 10.1