Hama 113 Aqua
Hama 113 Aqua (#5f887b on screen) is a medium, soft teal 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Parrot Green (ΔE 9.6), Artkal S125 Snake Green (ΔE 10.6), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 15.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3814 Aquamarine (ΔE 3.5).
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Hama 113 Aqua
#5f887b · RGB 95, 136, 123
Closest to Hama 113 in other brands
- DMC 3814 Aquamarine ΔE 3.5 close
- Anchor 876 Pine ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 9.6 similar
- Artkal S S125 Snake Green ΔE 10.6 loose
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 15.7 loose
Hama 113 Aqua at a glance
| Hama code | 113 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Aqua |
| Color family | Teal and aqua |
| Hex (screen) | #5f887b |
| RGB | 95, 136, 123 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 53.5, a* -17.1, b* 2.4 |
| HSL | 161°, 18 %, 45 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 53.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 3.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 4.7:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 113 Aqua in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 113 Aqua. The closest is Perler Parrot Green (ΔE 9.6, 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 Parrot Green | 9.6 | similar | #009188 |
| Perler Teal | 13.0 | loose | #047f8a |
| Perler Pewter | 14.4 | loose | #94a19d |
| Artkal S125 Snake Green | 10.6 | loose | #007d6e |
| Artkal S121 Celadon Green | 11.7 | loose | #72ac9a |
| Artkal S62 Green Tea | 12.7 | loose | #00765f |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 15.7 | loose | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 16.9 | loose | #297a3b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 113 Aqua
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3814 maps to Hama 113 Aqua with ΔE 3.5, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3814 Aquamarine | 3.5 | close | #508b7d |
| DMC 991 Aquamarine Dark | 6.1 | similar | #477b6e |
| Anchor 876 Pine | 4.5 | close | #609079 |
| Anchor 216 Juniper Medium | 7.7 | similar | #517c60 |
| Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium | 7.1 | similar | #5a8e90 |
Hama shades near Hama 113 Aqua
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker teals next to Hama 113 Aqua
No Hama teal is clearly darker than Hama 113 Aqua (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Hama 11 Light Green (#19cda7), L* 74 against 53.
Using Hama 113 Aqua in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 4.7:1 (a clear edge) and against Hama 01 White 3.3:1, so Aqua pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 115 Bright Green, is ΔE 13.8 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Aqua for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Parrot Green, ΔE 9.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 15.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 113 Aqua
Hama 113 Aqua 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 113 Aqua (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 113 Aqua?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Parrot Green (#009188), ΔE 9.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Teal (ΔE 13.0) and Perler Pewter (ΔE 14.4).
What hex code is Hama 113 Aqua?
Hama 113 Aqua is #5f887b on screen: RGB 95, 136, 123, CIELAB L* 53.5, a* -17.1, b* 2.4, in the teal and aqua family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 113 Aqua?
DMC 3814 Aquamarine is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.5, close), followed by DMC 991 Aquamarine Dark (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 876 Pine (ΔE 4.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 113 Aqua?
Artkal: Artkal S125 Snake Green (ΔE 10.6, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 15.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 11 Light Green #19cda7
- Hama 115 Bright Green #6e975f
- Hama 17 Grey #838f98
- Hama 110 Matcha #838956
- Hama 10 Green #027643
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Parrot Green Perler, ΔE 9.6
- Artkal S125 Snake Green Artkal, ΔE 10.6
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 15.7